What Apprenticeships Are Available at Chichester College?

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Chichester College offers apprenticeships for school leavers aged 16–18 and for adults aged 19+, aimed at people who want to start a career, retrain, or up-skill in their existing role. The college lists three levels — intermediate, advanced, and higher apprenticeships — all combining on-the-job training with study toward a recognised qualification, and all allowing you to earn an income while you learn.

Who apprenticeships are for

The college groups its apprenticeship audience into two broad groups:

  • School leavers (16–18) — for those finishing school who want a practical route into a career rather than a full-time classroom programme.
  • Adults (19+) — for people starting a new career, changing direction, or building on skills they already use at work.

If you are an employer rather than an apprentice, the college also has a separate apprenticeships-for-employers route.

Levels and what they mean

Level Typical positioning
Intermediate Entry point; usually the first step after school or a career change
Advanced Progression beyond intermediate, building deeper occupational skills
Higher The most advanced of the three listed, for those going further in their field

The college states that intermediate, advanced, and higher apprenticeships are available, but it does not publish a full subject-by-subject list of which apprenticeship standards sit at each level on this page. To check whether a specific trade or industry is covered, use the course search on the site and filter by study mode.

What an apprenticeship involves

Three features are highlighted consistently:

  • On-the-job training — the practical, workplace side of the programme.
  • An income while you learn — apprentices are paid rather than paying tuition in the way a full-time student would.
  • A recognised qualification — the outcome is a formal, employer-recognised credential.

This combination is what separates an apprenticeship from a standard college course: the workplace is the main learning environment, and the qualification is earned alongside real work.

How to find and apply

  1. Go to the Chichester College website and use the course search.
  2. Set Study mode to Work Based Learning — this is the filter the college uses for apprenticeship-type provision.
  3. Browse the results, or go directly to the apprenticeships section, which links to current apprenticeship vacancies as well as general information.
  4. If you are an employer wanting to take on an apprentice, use the dedicated employers page instead.

Vacancies are listed separately from the general apprenticeship information, so if you are ready to apply rather than just research, check the vacancies page first — an apprenticeship needs a matching employer role, not just a college place.

Practical things to check before committing

  • Level fit: intermediate, advanced, and higher assume different starting points. If you already have relevant experience or qualifications, ask which level you would enter at.
  • Age and eligibility: the college frames provision around 16–18 school leavers and 19+ adults, so confirm your own eligibility for the specific vacancy.
  • Employer availability: because training happens on the job, the role has to exist. A course being offered does not guarantee an open vacancy at any given time.
  • Progression: the three-level structure suggests a route from intermediate through to higher, but confirm the specific progression path for your chosen occupation.

For anything not covered on the website — exact entry requirements, pay, or start dates for a particular apprenticeship — contact the college directly or speak to them at an open day, where you can ask about the apprenticeship route in person.