Apprenticeships: Information for employers
Are you looking for a productive and cost-effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled, and qualified workforce? As part of National Apprenticeship Week 2021, we will be hosting a number of events from 8 to 12 February aimed at engaging employers and apprentices alike in this exciting alternative route to higher education.
Find out moreWorking closely with employers, we develop our courses to provide the skills their businesses demand. We have helped to train leaders and managers, solicitors, teachers, chartered surveyors, architects, civil engineers, cyber security analysts, food technicians, food manufacturing managers, healthcare assistants, social workers and nurses – and our activities are expanding all the time.
NTU - Your apprenticeship partner
We have been successfully delivering higher and degree apprenticeships since 2015, providing training solutions to a wide range of businesses across the public and private sector.
Frequently asked questions
Have you got any questions? Here are some common apprenticeship FAQs.
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Our dedicated team are ready to answer any questions you may have.
Benefits for small to medium-sized organisations (less than 250 employees)
- We can alleviate the pressures of SMEs looking to access apprenticeships by providing support with recruitment, facilitating levy transfers and providing free mentor training so you can focus on your business objectives.
- Apprenticeships provide you with a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled, and qualified workforce.
- We work closely with businesses to create courses that are built and adapted to the immediate needs of organisations like yours, to ensure apprentices are trained in line with your company’s priorities.
- Apprenticeships provide you with an opportunity to diversify your workforce, bringing in new ideas to your organisation and actively aiding succession planning.
- Apprenticeships act as a cost-effective solution to expand your business and develop new departments to aid company growth and innovation.
Benefits for large organisations
- Apprenticeships are an effective way to use Government funding to upskill your employees by gaining internationally recognised qualifications.
- Apprenticeships can improve the reputation and service delivery of your company: 90% of apprentices staying in their place of work after completion.
- We work closely with you to support your employees, developing the skills and knowledge directly relevant and beneficial to their day-to-day job.
- We can provide you with access to a dedicated apprenticeships team, all with extensive commercial experience or working alongside large organisations to deliver effective apprenticeship solutions tailored to your business.
Available apprenticeships
Take a look at the higher and degree apprenticeships we have on offer. Apprentices will need to meet our entry requirements, which differ depending on the programme.
Business and Administration
Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BA (Hons) Management and Leadership
Level 6 Digital Marketer Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BA (Hons) Digital Marketing
Childcare and Education
Level 6 Teacher Degree Apprenticeship
Leading to Qualified Teacher Status
Construction
Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (Building Surveyor Pathway)
Studying BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (Quantity Surveyor Pathway)
Studying BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship (Real Estate)
Studying BSc (Hons) Real Estate
Level 6 Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Level 7 Architect Master Apprenticeship
Studying MArch Architecture
Digital
Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions (Software Engineering)
Level 7 Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Masters Apprenticeship
Studying MSc Digital and Technology Solutions (Data Analytics)
Food and Drink
Level 3 Food Technologist Advanced Apprenticeship
Studying Level 3 Diploma in Food Technology
Level 6 Food Industry Technical Professional Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology
Health and Science
Level 5 Nursing Associate Higher Apprenticeship
Studying Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
Level 6 Healthcare Science Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BSc (Hons) Applied Biomedical Science
Level 6 Paramedic Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science
Level 6 Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BSc (Hons) Nursing
Level 6 Laboratory Scientist Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BSc (Hons) Chemistry
Law
Level 7 Solicitor Masters Apprenticeship
Studying LLB (Hons) Law and LLM
Social Care
Level 6 Social Worker Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BA (Hons) Social Work
Upcoming Apprenticeships
Take a look at the higher and degree apprenticeships we have coming up.
Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Level 7 Ecologist Masters Apprenticeship
Studying MSc Biodiversity Conservation
Childcare and education
Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Higher Apprenticeship
Qualification to be confirmed
Construction
Level 6 Construction Quantity Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
Level 6 Construction Site Management Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BSc (Hons) Construction Management
Digital
Level 6 Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship
Studying BSc (Hons) Data Science (to be confirmed)
Food and drink
Level 4 Hygiene Specialist Higher Apprenticeship
Qualification to be confirmed
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COVID-19 guidance for NTU apprentices and apprentice employers
We understand that things are different at the moment, but NTU remains committed to supporting apprentices and employers in building the skills and capabilities the country needs now and in the future.
We've put together the key information you need to know about being an apprentice employer including guidance on changes in circumstances, funding and pay and assessments.
Find guidance and advice for apprentice employers during the pandemic.