University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham delivers apprenticeship training alongside its wider vocational further and higher education offer, with programmes developed in collaboration with employers to meet current industry needs. The University provides apprenticeships from Level 2 through to higher and degree level in areas including healthcare, business, culinary and construction, combining paid employment with at least 20% off-the-job, classroom-based learning leading to nationally recognised qualifications. Apprentices benefit from practical training in industry-standard facilities and are supported by an experienced delivery team, university tutors and apprenticeship advisers to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required for specific job roles. For employers, University College Birmingham offers an end-to-end apprenticeship service, including help attracting and selecting suitable candidates, guidance on funding and levy use, and flexible delivery designed to minimise disruption to business operations. The institution is a registered apprenticeship training provider and works with a large network of local, national and public sector employers to align apprenticeship content with workforce requirements. In addition to apprenticeships, University College Birmingham offers a wide range of college courses, higher technical qualifications, and undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, all with a strong focus on career-focused, vocational education and close industry links. (ucb.ac.uk)