As an apprentice, you’ll spend most of your time in the workplace, developing practical skills, while also attending college on a day-release or block-release basis to build your knowledge. This mix of on-the-job and off-the-job training means you can put into practice what you learn in the classroom.
Our offering
At Waltham Forest College we currently offer Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeships in the following areas:
Business Administration | Early Years Educator | Electrical Installations | Finishing Trades| Health & Social Care | Onsite Trades | Plumbing, Gas & Non-Domestic | Property Maintenance Operative | Software & Data
The College’s Apprenticeship Team may be able to help you in sourcing an employer to undertake your Apprenticeship. Please note this will depend on the current offer by the College. If you are already in employment and wish to undertake an Apprenticeship, an advisor from the Apprenticeship Team will be able to assist your query.
Live vacancies
These vacancies are live and ready for applications right now.
Business Administration
Business Administrator Apprenticeship | Employer: Waltham forest College | Closing date: 18 June
Construction
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Digital
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Electrical Installations
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Hairdressing
Hairdressing Apprenticeship | Employer: George Vallissian Knightsbridge | Closing date: 20 June
Healthcare
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Plumbing and Heating
Apprentice Plumber| Employer: C Watkins Plumbing Ltd | Closing date: 16 June
Property Maintenance
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If there is not a vacancy listed in the industry you are interested, please register your interest below.
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How to apply
Applications can be made via the National Apprenticeship Service website and links above.
You will need to register your details (or log in if you've previously registered).
Types of Apprenticeship
The levels of apprenticeships offered at Waltham Forest College are:
Foundation Apprenticeships
Foundation Apprenticeships are paid, work-based training programmes designed for young people aged 16–21 (up to 24 with an EHCP). They combine on-the-job training with structured learning, lasting for a minimum of 8 months.
They are for those looking for a broad grounding in an entry level occupation, leading to opportunities for progression to a more specific or higher-level Apprenticeship.
Intermediate Apprenticeships
Intermediate Apprenticeships (equivalent to five good GCSE passes). Intermediate apprentices work towards a Level 2 qualification and normally runs for 12 months. Achievement of this may allow entry to an Advanced Apprenticeship.
Advanced Apprenticeships
Advanced Apprenticeships (equivalent to two A Level passes). Advanced apprentices work towards a Level 3 qualification, and the duration can from 18 to 24 months. To start this programme you should have five GCSEs at Grades C or above or have completed an Intermediate Apprenticeship
