Apprenticeships for employers

Whether you are a small or medium-sized independent business or a large corporation, public or private sector, we have apprenticeships to benefit you.

Apprenticeships provide businesses with skilled workers for the future, ensuring employees are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in the company long term. Discover the ways in which you can partner with University College Birmingham to offer apprenticeships, including degree apprenticeships. This partnership can open avenues to tap into new talent and enhance the skills of your current workforce.

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Our Apprenticeships

We offer the following apprenticeships:

Level 2 Commis Chef
Level 3 Chef De Partie
Level 3 Royal Academy of Culinary Arts
Level 3 Team Leader
Level 5 Coaching Professional
Level 5 Operations Manager
Level 5 Assistant Practitioner
Level 5 Nursing Associate
Level 6 Registered Nursing
Level 6 Building Services Engineer

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Why work with University College Birmingham?

Wide range of apprenticeships from Level 2 entry to Level 6 degree level
Apprenticeships in leadership, supervisory skills, business administration and hands-on trades such as cookery, engineering, construction and health.
£160 million investment in cutting-edge facilities for off-the-job training
Over 100 employers from across a spectrum of sectors work with us
We are passionate about learning and skills development with a purpose
Comprehensive support throughout the journey, from recruitment and onboarding to developing bespoke solutions and celebrating success

"By fostering a collaborative relationship between the employer, employee, and our Centre for Apprenticeships, we create meaningful learning experiences that directly benefit both apprentices and organisations. Each program is designed to nurture both personal and professional growth, helping participants become confident leaders and progress in their careers. "

Dee Ladva Learning Skills Development Coach

Get government funding for new apprentices

Apprenticeship training is usually funded through the apprenticeship levy. For employers who don’t pay the levy, they can still access government funding through the apprenticeship service to cover 95% of the training costs. In these cases, the employer is required to contribute the remaining 5% directly to the training provider - this is known as co-investment.

However, there are some exceptions where non-levy-paying employers can get 100% of the training costs covered (up to the funding band limit), without needing to contribute the 5%. These exceptions apply if:

The apprentice is aged 16 to 21 when they start their training (or 15 if they turn 16 between the last Friday in June and 31 August).
The apprentice is aged 22 to 24 and has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan and/or has been in the care of their local authority.

These exemptions are outlined in the Apprenticeship Funding Rules.

To discuss apprenticeship programme fees and how to navigate access to funding in more detail or for more information on recruiting an apprentice, please call 0121 232 4091 or email apprenticeships@ucb.ac.uk.

Food and hospitality

Examples of some of the employers we have worked with in the food and hospitality sectors:

Purnell's Bistro
Simpsons Restaurant
The Cross at Kenilworth
Eden Hotel Collection
Webb Hotel Group
Park Regis Hotel
The Gastro Pub Company
Chilled Pubs
Compass Group
The Bread Factory
NEC Group

Education and LEAs

Examples of some of the Local Education Authorities and education employers we have worked with:

University of Birmingham
Holly Mount School – The Black Pear Trust
Oasis Community Learning
Worcestershire County Council – Holy Redeemer school
Birmingham City Council – Victoria School
Solihull Council – Woodlands Infant School
Staffordshire County Council – St Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Health and community

Examples of some of the employers we have worked with in the health care and community sectors:

Midland Heart housing organisation
Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospital NHS Trust
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Care Trust – Uffculme Centre
Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust
VCF Physiotherapy
Kingswinford Physiotherapy Practice
Healthcare At Home
Warwick Council – North Fostering
Coventry Council – Park Edge Family Hub
Walsall Council – Education Development Centre (EDC)

Sport and events

Examples of some of the employers we have worked with in the sports and events industries:

Birmingham City Football Club
West Bromwich Albion Football Club
Worcester Warriors Rugby Club
Dartmouth Golf Club
Patshull Park Golf and Country Club
Cadbury World (NEC Group)
Dudley Zoo (NEC Group)
International Convention Centre (ICC)

Other employers

Examples of some of the other employers we have worked with:

Shell Energy Retail
GMS Security Services
The Royal Star & Garter Homes
Adjuvo Group
DPD Group

Employers we work with

By working closely with our employer partners, we help nurture the next generation of skilled professionals, ensuring they are equipped with practical experience and knowledge. Our collaborative approach is reflected in the success of our current employer partnerships.

"We have worked with University College Birmingham over the last 8 years developing our culinary and hospitality teams. They have supported us superbly and we have built the next generation of chefs and hospitality members." Angela Walsh NEC Group

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General information

The training and development of an apprentice is a three-way partnership between the employer, the apprentice and University College Birmingham.

Apprenticeships - University College Birmingham

The Apprenticeship Charter

The Apprenticeship Charter outlines the responsibilities of all three parties. Everyone must agree to adhere to the guidelines.

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