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WHY 

£50 million 

invested in world class, innovative buildings 

and specialist facilities 

100s 

of courses available, 

there is something 

for everyone! 

2,000+ 

training in 2014 

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2 Trafford College Apprenticeship Guide

STUART 

Mechanical Apprentice at Kellogg’s 

“Trafford College gave me a 

great deal of support during my 

Apprenticeship and prepared me 

for the world of work.” 

What is an Apprenticeship? 4 

Who is an Apprenticeship for? 6 

Where Will I Study? 8 

Courses 10 

Traineeships 12 

Trafford First 14 

Skills Shop 15 

How to Apply 16 

How to Find Us 18 


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WHAT IS AN 

APPRENTICESHIP? 

An Apprenticeship is a great way to earn money whilst you learn. As an Apprentice, 

you will work towards a nationally recognised qualification, whilst gaining valuable 

work experience in your particular subject. 

For the majority of your Apprenticeship, you will be based in the workplace (course 

area relevant) for 4 days per week with 1 day a week spent in College. However, some 

Apprenticeships will require you to be assessed entirely in the workplace. 

At Trafford College we will support you at every step of your Apprenticeship, our Trafford 

First Recruitment Team will even help you find your ideal Apprenticeship placement 

(for details on Trafford First, see page 14). 

APPRENTICESHIP BREAKDOWN 

We offer Apprenticeships at the following levels: 

> > Intermediate Apprenticeship (Level 2) 

> > Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3) 

> > Higher Level Apprenticeship (Level 4 & 5) 

Average Weekly Wage: 

Most apprentices earn £100 a 

week or more. 

Progression: 

Progress onto a higher level 

qualification (Apprenticeship 

or full time college course) or 

employment. 

Length: 

Up to 2 years (depending on 

course). 


What is an Apprenticeship? 

BENEFITS OF AN APPRENTICESHIP 


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WHO IS AN 

APPRENTICESHIP FOR? 

Apprenticeships are for people aged 16 or over, who 

are living in the UK and would like to gain hands on 

experience in a particular field of study, whilst studying 

towards a national industry recognised qualification. 

If you are 16-18 years old, Apprenticeship 

programmes are fully funded by the 

government. Neither you nor your 

employer will have to pay for the 

training. 

We also offer Apprenticeship 

programmes for learners aged 

19+, however certain courses 

may incur fees. Apprenticeships for 

learners aged 24+ may be co-funded, 

meaning that employers will be required 

to contribute to the cost. Please contact 

Trafford First for full details (see page 14). 


Who is an Apprenticeship for? 

Doing an Apprenticeship 

has given me the practical 

skills and knowledge I need 

for my career. 

LAUREN 

Now: Primary School Childcare Apprentice What Next? Teacher 


MADE IT HAPPEN WITH AN APPRENTICESHIP 

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WHERE WILL I STUDY? 

The majority of students will be assessed entirely in the 

workplace, gaining vital hands on experience. Some 

students may attend College one day a week depending 

on their employer or programme. 


Where will I study? 

TRAFFORD COLLEGE CAMPUSES 

Centre for Science & Technology 

Altrincham 

WE HAVE EXCELLENT EMPLOYER 

LINKS WITH BUSINESSES INCLUDING ... 

KELLOGG’S 

SIEMENS 

TOTAL FITNESS TRAFFORD COUNCIL 

MERCEDES-BENZ AND MORE . . . 


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APPRENTICESHIPS 

PROGRAMMES 

We offer a range of Apprenticeships in the following areas: 

Accountancy 

Barbering 

Business & 

Management 

Childcare 

Civil 

Engineering 

Electrical 

Engineering 

Engineering 

Services for 

Buildings 

Facilities 

Services 

Gas, Plumbing 

& Electrical 

Hair & Beauty 

Health & 

Social Care 

Hospitality 

Improving 

Operational 

Performance 

IT & 

Computing 

Motor Vehicle 

Operational 

Maintenance 

Engineering 

Polymer 

Processing 

Process 

Manufacturing 

Retail 

Science & 

Pharmacy 

Sport & Leisure 

Supply Chain 

Management 

Supported 

Teaching & 

Learning 

Warehousing & 

Storage 

And more . . . 


Courses 

Working on real projects like the 

Coronation Street relocation, 

MediaCityUK and the Olympics, as 

well as completing a qualification 

is a dream come true for me. 

JOSH 

MADE IT HAPPEN WITH AN APPRENTICESHIP 

Now: Working in Economic Development at Trafford Council 


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TRAINEESHIPS 

The Traineeship programme at Trafford College is available to learners aged 16-24 

and is designed to aid young people who want to work, but need extra help in 

gaining an Apprenticeship or job. The programme helps students develop the 

skills and workplace experience that employers are looking for through work 

placement opportunities, professional experience, Maths & English development and 

employability skills. 

Traineeships are available in a range of sectors including: 

> > Business Administration 

> > Customer Service 

> > Hospitality 

> > Retail 

> > Sport 

TRAINEESHIPS QUICK GUIDE: 

Level: 1 or 2 

Entry Requirements: Will be discussed at interview 

Course Length: Flexible (to suit individual needs) 

What Next?: Apprenticeship, full time College course or employment 

To apply for a Traineeship, please call 0161 886 7461 or 

email Trafford.First@trafford.ac.uk 


Traineeships 


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Trafford First 

Our Trafford First recruitment hub is 

designed to bring local businesses and 

employers together, as well as students 

and young people from around Greater 

Manchester. The recruitment hub 

specialises in helping match suitable 

candidates to quality placements such 

as Apprenticeships, Traineeships, work 

experience opportunities, volunteering 

and part time positions. 

For more information about 

Apprenticeships with Trafford College 

and our vacancy matching service at 

Trafford First, please contact us on 

0161 886 7461, or email 

Trafford. First@trafford.ac.uk 

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Our Skills Shop based at Intu Trafford Centre has been developed to provide 

those looking for a career in retail, hospitality and customer services with 

high quality training and opportunities to gain employability skills. 

We offer a range of services to help and support you into employment 

such as interview techniques, CV writing, job searching and 

applications. 

If you would like to learn more about how we can help, 

please contact us on 0161 749 7792 or email 

skillsshop@trafford.ac.uk 

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HOW TO 

APPLY 

DO YOU ALREADY HAVE AN 

EMPLOYER? 

Please contact our Trafford First 

Recruitment Team 

on 0161 886 7461 or email 

Trafford.First@trafford.ac.uk 

to discuss your options. 

We will contact your employer and set up the programme. 

You will be invited into College for a Basic Skills 

Assessment (if required). 

You will then be offered a 

place on an Apprenticeship 

Programme. 

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How to apply 

Please contact our Trafford First Recruitment 

Team on 0161 886 7461 or email 

Trafford.First@trafford.ac.uk 

to discuss your options or simply 

fill in an Application Form. 

When we have received your application, 

you will then be invited into the College for a 

Basic Skills Assessment (if required). 

Your details will be stored in a database and you will be contacted if any suitable 

vacancies arise. 

In the meantime you can look for an employer vacancy on our website at 

www.trafford.ac.uk/apprenticeships 

START YOUR 

APPRENTICESHIP 

PROGRAMME!

HOW TO 

FIND US 

Travelling by 

Bus 

ALTRINCHAM CAMPUS 

The closest bus stop is on Manchester Road 

(both sides) outside the College. The following 

services stop there: 

263 Manchester - Altrincham 

245 Exchange Quay - Flixton - Altrincham 

19 Wythenshawe - Sale - Altrincham 


X41 Manchester - Withington - Altrincham 

CENTRE FOR SCIENCE & TECNOLOGY 

The closest bus stop is on Chester Road 

(both sides), 5 minutes walk from College. The 

following services stop there: 


256 Flixton - Manchester 

255 Partington - Manchester 

Travelling by 

Train 

The closest train stations to the College sites 

are as follows: 

Altrincham: Navigation Road on the 

Manchester - Chester line 

Centre for Science & Technology: Trafford 

Park on the Manchester - Liverpool line 

For more information on train services, visit 

www.tfgm.com 

Travelling by 

Car 

Both sites have free car parking facilities 

for students. This is offered on a first come, 

first served basis and is subject to limited 

availability. 

Travelling by 

Metrolink 

The nearest Metrolink stations to the College 

sites are as follows: 

Altrincham: Timperley 

Centre for Science & Technology: 

Old Trafford 

Metro lines run from Bury, Chorlton, 

Manchester, Eccles, Oldham, Media City UK 

and Altrincham. 

For more information on Metrolink services, 

visit www.metrolink.co.uk 


How to Find us 

TICKETS 

& MAPS 

NUS APPRENTICE EXTRA 

NUS Apprentice Extra provides 

discounts in-store and online 

at all your favourite brands to 

help your hard earned cash 

go a little further. Run by the 

National Union of Students, the 

Apprentice Extra card gives you 

access to amazing discounts at 

Amazon, Domino’s, Odeon and 

more. For full details, please visit 

www.apprenticeextra.co.uk 

SEASON TICKETS 

Train, tram and bus operators 

also offer discounted weekly, 

monthly, termly and annual 

season tickets for students. These 

tickets can be used for multiple 

journeys at any time and are 

valid anywhere in Greater 

Manchester, not just between 

home and college. 

These tickets can be purchased 

online from the relevant transport 

operator or at your local Paypoint 

outlet, visit www.paypoint.co.uk 

for locations. 

SYSTEM ONE 

System One Travelcards can 

be used on virtually all public 

transport services in Greater 

Manchester, regardless of which 

company runs them. If you are 

aged 16 - 26 and in full time 

education, you need to get a 

System One student membership 

card to buy student bus passes. 

These tickets can be purchased 

online at 

www.systemonetravelcards.co.uk 

or at your local paypoint outlet. Visit 

www.paypoint.co.uk for locations. 

Altrincham 

Manchester Road, West Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5PQ. 

Centre for Science & Technology 

Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0XH. 

For campus directions, please visit www.trafford.ac.uk 


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