Earn as you Learn

Apprenticeships with DCG

WHY BECOME AN APPRENTICE?

It’s a sure way of getting into the workforce
Earn while you learn
Learn about a business from the bottom up while you develop your skills
Fast track your career
Move up the ladder more quickly than a graduate – without any university debt

WHO ARE APPRENTICESHIPS SUITED TO?

Check out apprenticeships if you:

Are seeking an alternative to university
Want to kick start your career right now – in a real job with a real employer
Prefer a hands-on approach to learning
Are keen to gain work experience and industry knowledge
Would like to transfer from a full-time course to an apprenticeship

HOW DO APPRENTICESHIPS WORK?

As an apprentice you will:

Work alongside experienced staff
Gain job specific skills Earn a wage and get holiday pay
Study towards a related qualification (usually for one day a week)

Your employer will:

Employ you in a dedicated role
Pay your wages
Provide on-the-job training
Assign you to a work mentor who will support you as an apprentice
Work closely with your training provider

Derby College Group (DCG) will:

Help you find a suitable job
Coach and mentor you
See if you’re entitled to funding to help pay for some or all of your course fees
Provide classroom and work-based training
Support you with study skills to help you qualify
Deliver your assessment and qualifications

JOIN OUR TALENT POOL

Join the talent pool and our Recruitment team will contact you with our latest apprenticeship vacancies and employers that match the specifics you are looking for.
By joining the talent pool, you will gain access to a range of fantastic benefits such as:

Advanced notification of our latest apprenticeship vacancies and employers
Apprenticeship Ready – assessments completed, so ready to send your details straight to employers
A specialist recruiter in your subject area
Tailored advice and guidance to help you secure an apprenticeship Interview and CV support
Help to make your apprenticeship application stand out

Use the following link TALENT POOL

For more information email apprenticeships@derby-college.ac.uk
Alternatively, you can call us on 01332 387420.

DCG Apprenticeship Vacancies

Featured Apprenticeship

Title: Clinical Apprentice in Health

Employer: University Hospitals of DERBY and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Level: Advanced

As an apprentice you will be working in a supported learning environment developing your skills, knowledge and behaviours for the role during the apprenticeship period. This is an exciting opportunity to take a first step into a career in healthcare. You will be working with members of the wider multi-disciplinary team within the hospital setting.

Wage: £10,707.00

Expected Start Date: 20-06-2023

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Showing the latest 6 Apprenticeship Vacancies at DCG

Apprentice Maintenance Engineer
BIRDS (DERBY) LIMITED

Posted On: 16-04-2024

Degree Apprentice Design Engineer
EXPLEO ENGINEERING UK LIMITED

Posted On: 15-04-2024

Apprentice Baker & Confectioner
BIRDS (DERBY) LIMITED

Posted On: 11-04-2024

Apprenticeship Lean Manufacturing Operative
SMS ELECTRONICS LIMITED

Posted On: 11-04-2024

Apprentice Painter and Decorator
Derby College

Posted On: 09-04-2024

Apprentice Mechanical/Electrical Technician
LORAM UK LTD

Posted On: 09-04-2024

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We support apprentices in the following sectors:

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
Barbering
Business, Customer Service, Leadership and Management
Catering and Hospitality
Construction, Planning and the Built Environment
Early Years
Education and Training
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
Hair
Health and Dental
HR Support

How long do they take?

Our Intermediate Apprenticeships last 13-25 months and Advanced Apprenticeships last 12-48 months.

Where do they take place?

It is up to the employer. Most or all of the training is on the job in the workplace at times to suit the organisation. Most Derby College apprenticeships include a day a week of College-based learning.

What qualifications do they lead to?

Our apprentices gain a Level 2 or 3 NVQ, Functional Skills, and a Technical Certificate which shows they have industry-recognised skills.

What are Functional Skills?

All apprentices must develop Functional Skills that support them in their job, including Communication and Application of Number. They may also take other Functional Skills such as ICT, Working with Others and Problem Solving. Depending on the apprentice’s existing qualifications and experience, they could be exempt from some of these.

What are the apprenticeship levels?

Intermediate Apprenticeships (equivalent to five good GCSE passes). The apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 2, Functional Skills and, in some cases, a relevant knowledge-based qualification.
Advanced Apprenticeships (equivalent to two A-level passes). Advanced apprentices work towards work-based learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 3, Functional Skills and, in most cases, a relevant knowledge-based certificate. To start this programme, apprentices should ideally have five GCSEs (grade C or above) or have completed an Intermediate Apprenticeship.
Higher Apprenticeships. Higher apprentices work towards workbased learning qualifications such as an NVQ Level 4 and, in some cases, a qualification like a Foundation Degree.

DCG Apprenticeships

RB Nottingham Apprentice Video

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company by using the skills and theory

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Apprenticeship – Course Listings

Agriculture (2)

L2 FT

Level 2 General Farm Worker Apprenticeship

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Agriculture

L3 FT

Level 3 Livestock Technician Apprenticeship

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Agriculture

Animal Care (4)

L2 FT

Level 2 Animal Care and Welfare Assistant Apprenticeship – Standard

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Animal Care

L2 FT

Level 2 Dog Groomer Apprenticeship – Standard

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Animal Care

L3 FT

Level 3 Animal Care Manager Apprenticeship – Standard

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Animal Care

L3 FT

Level 3 Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship – Standard

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Animal Care

Arboriculture (1)

L2 FT

Level 2 Arborist Apprenticeship Standard

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Arboriculture

Automotive Technologies (2)

L2 FT

Apprenticeship – Auto-care Technician – Level 2

Location: Johnson Building
Subject Area: Automotive Technologies

L3 FT

Apprenticeship – Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) – Level 3

Location: Johnson Building
Subject Area: Automotive Technologies

Business, Leadership and Management (6)

L3 FT

Business Administration (Standard) – Level 3

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management

L2 FT

Customer Service Practitioner – Level 2

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management

L3 FT

Customer Service Specialist – Apprenticeship Standard

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management

L3 FT

Customer Service Specialist – Apprenticeship Standard

Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management

L3 FT

Customer Service Specialist – Apprenticeship Standard

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management

L3 FT

Team Leader / Supervisor – Level 3

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Business, Leadership and Management

Childcare (3)

L3 PT

Advanced Apprenticeship Standard Level Three Early Years Educator

Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Childcare
Start Date: Flexible

L5 PT

Level 5 Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare

Location: Offsite
Subject Area: Childcare
Start Date: Flexible

L2 PT

LEVEL TWO EARLY YEARS PRACTITIONER APPRENTICESHIP

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Childcare
Start Date: Flexible

Conservation and Countryside (1)

L2 FT

Level 2 Countryside Worker Apprenticeship Standard

Location: Workplace
Subject Area: Conservation and Countryside

Construction - Brickwork (1)

L2 FT

Apprenticeship Bricklayer Level 2 Standard

Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Construction - Brickwork

Construction - Carpentry (3)

L3 FT

Advanced Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship Standard

Location: Hudson Building
Subject Area: Construction - Carpentry

L2 FT

Apprenticeship Carpentry and Joinery Level 2 Standard in Site Carpentry or Architectural Joinery

Location: Hudson Building
Subject Area: Construction - Carpentry

L2 FT

Wood Product Manufacturing Operative Level 2

Location: Hudson Building
Subject Area: Construction - Carpentry

Construction - Electrical Installation (1)

L3 FT

Installation Electrician/Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard – Level 3

Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Construction - Electrical Installation

Construction - Painting and Decorating (2)

L2 FT

Apprenticeship Painter and Decorator Level 2 Standard

Location: Hudson Building
Subject Area: Construction - Painting and Decorating

L2 FT

Property Maintenance Operative Level 2

Location: Hudson Building
Subject Area: Construction - Painting and Decorating

Construction - Plastering (1)

L2 FT

Apprenticeship Plasterer Level 2 Standard

Location: Hudson Building
Subject Area: Construction - Plastering

Construction - Plumbing and Gas Training (3)

L3 FT

Gas Engineering Operative Level 3 Apprenticeship

Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Construction - Plumbing and Gas Training

L3 FT

Low Carbon Heating Technician Level 3

Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Construction - Plumbing and Gas Training

L3 FT

Plumbing And Domestic Heating Technician – Standard

Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Construction - Plumbing and Gas Training

Engineering (17)

L2 FT

Apprenticeship in General Welding Level 2

Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Engineering

L2 FT