Apprenticeships

Apprenticeship training at Eastleigh College

Browse all the apprenticeship training courses provided by Eastleigh College either by subject area or in the list at the bottom of this page.

• APPRENTICES - Become an apprentice. Find out how to become an apprentice, what apprenticeships are available and which employers offer them.
• EMPLOYERS – Hire an apprentice. Employing an apprentice is easier than you think and there’s financial support and help available from the government.

Outsourced skills training and support for employees

Eastleigh College provides consultancy, training and support solutions to support individuals and businesses:

• Quality-assured vocational training programmes to raise standards of excellence
• Up to date advice and guidance to help you to get the most out of the funding and grants available for employee progression and hiring programs
• Support services for adult learners to build a culture of lifelong learning

Apprenticeship levels

Eastleigh College currently offers apprenticeships at intermediate through to higher level, with development currently underway to offer degree apprenticeships:

• Intermediate Apprenticeships (Level 2) - equivalent to five good GCSE passes
• Advanced Apprenticeships (Level 3) - equivalent to two A-level passes
• Higher Apprenticeships (Level 4 or 5) - equivalent to the first stages of higher education, such as a foundation degree
• Degree Apprenticeships (Levels 5 to 7) - comparable to a Bachelors or Masters degree

Applicants must secure an employer before the start of the apprenticeship programme or switch to a related full-time course. We suggest leaners apply for several courses to keep their options open while waiting to secure employment. Help to decide on the right level of apprenticeship for applicants is available from our Information, Advice and Guidance team on 023 8091 1298 or use the enquiry form below

Work based vs Day/Block release apprenticeships from Eastleigh College

ECTA Apprenticeship, i.e. Day/block release

The course delivery is managed by Eastleigh College Training Agency (ECTA). Learners receive additional support and formal teaching within the college environment. Every apprentice is assigned a Training Advisor who monitors and supports the apprentice and is also the primary point of contact to the employer. The day-release option typically requires attendance at college for six hours, one day per week (term time only). Block release attendance is available for some types of apprenticeship, which provides eight hours per day of concentrated learning hours, a total of 40 hours each week.

Work based apprenticeship

The apprenticeship content is the same as ECTA without having to attend college. Apprentices will receive regular contact from an assigned college assessor who will ensure timely achievement of their qualification through target setting, ensuring their ongoing progress.

Quality assurance

To achieve the most comprehensive, reliable, quality-assured, apprentice training provision possible, we have developed a strong quality and compliance culture including:

• A dedicated quality assurance and compliance team who ensure our delivery is in line with funding body, awarding body and Ofsted requirements.
• A network of training provider subcontractors who we might call upon, as required, to complement our own facilities, resources and specialist expertise.
• A partnerships team who ensure that our subcontracted training provides the same level of learning experience that we strive to maintain across our main campuses.

Further information

• The latest Government advice about apprenticeships (opens in a new window) is essential reading for anyone interested in becoming an apprentice and for employers interested in hiring an apprentice.
• Apprenticeship funding for Employers who are considering hiring employees or offering work experience could be entitled to funding and grants to cover all or part of the costs.
• Discover how traineeships help prepare trainees for an apprenticeship or work from Amazing Apprenticeships - the approved communication channel, commissioned by the National Apprenticeship Service.
• Apprenticeships advertised by Eastleigh College are job vacancies at local employers who have chosen the College to be their training provider.
• Discover apprenticeship routes into the construction industry. The number of job roles for apprentices in the construction and built environment sector is increasing all the time.
• The Apprenticeship Guide contains concise summaries of apprenticeships by industry sector.