Types of Apprenticeships

At Rotherham College of Arts and Technology you can choose from a wide range of apprenticeships in a variety of industry sectors. They are available at different levels and there’s even extra support to help you become eligible to apply.
 
 
Different levels
 
There are three levels of apprenticeship. ‘Intermediate’ (Level 2) offers qualifications such as NVQ Level 2, Key Skills, and sometimes a BTEC. ‘Advanced’ (Level 3) is for qualifications like NVQ Level 3, Key Skills and usually a certificate such as a BTEC. ‘Higher’ (Level 4) apprenticeships offer NVQ Level 4 and sometimes a foundation degree.
 
 
Our pre-apprenticeship pathway
 
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology offers a pre-apprenticeship program. This is a fast-track service for people who are interested in doing an apprenticeship but need extra support before they can apply. The 10-week course includes the Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills plus Maths and English skills. It’s ideal for the unemployed, students, people going back to work, people with special educational needs, people changing career, and people made redundant.
 
 
Apprenticeships at our college
 
Rotherham College of Arts and Technology offers a wide range of apprenticeships covering the main sectors of industry: 
 
Apprenticeship​ Level​ Start dates​
Pre-Apprenticeship Programme Immediate/Sept​
Accountancy 2​ Immediate/Sept​
Accountancy​ 3​ Immediate/Sept​
IT Telecoms Professional​ 2​ Immediate/Sept​
IT Telecoms Professional​ 3​ Immediate/Sept​
Business Administration 2 Immediate/Sept​
Business Administration 3​ Immediate/Sept​
Team Leading 2​ Immediate/Sept​
Management 3​ On demand for groups
Supporting Teaching and Learning 2​ Immediate/Sept​
Youth Work Practice 2 January​
Hospitality Services 2​ Immediate/Sept​
Hospitality Supervision and Leadership 3​ Immediate/Sept​
Professional Cookery 2 Immediate/Sept​
Professional Cookery 3​ Immediate/Sept​
Hospitality Supervision and Leadership 2​ Immediate/Sept​
Customer Service 2 Immediate/Sept​
Customer Service 3 Immediate/Sept​
Retail 2 Immediate/Sept​
Retail 3​ Immediate/Sept​
Cleaning 2​ Immediate/Sept​
Childcare 2​ September
Health and Social Care 2​ September
Health and Social Care 2 September
Health 2 On demand for groups
Engineering 2 Immediate/Sept​
Machining Engineering 3 Immediate/Sept​
Maintenance Engineering 3 Immediate/Sept​
Mechanical Engineering 3​ Immediate/Sept​
Electrical Maintenance 3 Immediate/Sept​
Electrical Installations 3 Immediate/Sept​
Fabrication and Welding 3 Immediate/Sept​
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 2​ Immediate/Sept​
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair 3​ Immediate/Sept​
Wood Occupations Bench/Site 2 Immediate/Sept​
Wood Occupations Bench/Site 3​ Immediate/Sept​
Painting and Decorating 2​ Immediate/Sept​
Trowel Occupations 2 Immediate/Sept​
Trowel Occupations 3 Immediate/Sept​
Plastering 2​ Immediate/Sept​
Plumbing 2​ Immediate/Sept​
Plumbing 3​ Immediate/Sept​
Building and Maintenance Operations 2​ Immediate/Sept​
Horticulture 2 Immediate/Sept​
Laboratory Sciences 2 On demand for groups
Laboratory Sciences 3 On demand for groups
Pathology On demand for groups
Hairdressing 2 Immediate/Sept​
Hairdressing 3 Immediate/Sept​
Health 3 On demand for groups
Butchery (Morrisons Staff Only) ​2 Immediate/Sept​​
Butchery (Open to all butchers around Yorkshire) 2​ Immediate/Sept​​
 
Got a question?
 
Call Student Services on 08080 722777 or send an email to info@rotherham.ac.uk