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Why Choose An Apprenticeship?
Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship and earn as you learn.
Across North Wales and beyond, companies are recruiting for apprenticeships and training people in the skills they need to succeed in their career.
As an apprentice you will earn whilst you learn, gaining skills, knowledge, experience and recognised qualifications along the way. Whether you’re aged between 16 and 19 or 20 and over, a range of apprenticeship options may be available to you.
The UK construction sector is a multi billion pound industry and construction apprentices make up a huge part of the workforce across various disciplines of construction.
This sector is a great opportunity for learners who prefer being hands on in their work and can lead to more technical and managerial office based jobs.
Construction Apprentices will spend time at our recently refurbished state of the art facilities at our Deeside or Bersham Road sites for day release or assessment as well as being assessed onsite by our industry served assessing teams.
Students wanting to study towards a construction trades, plumbing or electrical installation qualification may be able to shorten the length of the programme if they have completed a foundation year full time at college.
Trade & building employers need to cover a wide range of work within their field to meet the evidence requirements of the qualification.
Apprentices studying a construction qualification will be required to do a mix of physical tasks onsite in the workplace and will need to be precise in their work.
Apprenticeships We Offer
We offer construction trades, plumbing & electrical installation apprenticeship training at Level 3.
Level 3 Building Services Engineering – Electrotechnical installation
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-C (9-4) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 48 monthsÂ
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside & Bersham Road
Level 3 Building Services Engineering – Heating and Ventilating Installation Craftsperson
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-C (9-4) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 48 monthsÂ
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside
Level 3 Building Services Engineering – Plumbing and Heating
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-C (9-4) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 48 monthsÂ
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside & Bersham Road
Level 3 Construction – Architectural Joinery
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-D (9-3) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 36 monthsÂ
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside & Bersham Road
Level 3 Construction – Site Carpentry
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-D (9-3) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 36 monthsÂ
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside & Bersham Road
Level 3 Construction – Bricklaying
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-D (9-3) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 42 monthsÂ
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside & Bersham Road
Level 3 Construction – Solid Plastering
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-D (9-3) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 42 monthsÂ
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Bersham Road
Level 3 Construction – Painting and Decorating
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-C (9-3) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration 36 monthsÂ
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Bersham Road
*For example – science or design technology
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Kimberly Jones
“During my apprenticeship I was getting the training as well as getting paid. It opens your eyes up to the working environment and gets you ready for your future.
I think it’s brilliant to have the opportunity to do an apprenticeship as a mature person.”

Jane Moore

Alice Stansford
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Why Choose An Apprenticeship?
Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship and earn as you learn.
Across North Wales and beyond, companies are recruiting for apprenticeships and training people in the skills they need to succeed in their career.
As an apprentice you will earn whilst you learn, gaining skills, knowledge, experience and recognised qualifications along the way. Whether you’re aged between 16 and 19 or 20 and over, a range of apprenticeship options may be available to you.
Civil engineers plan, manage, supervise and design large building projects including roads, tunnels, water systems, railways, airports and power stations. They work closely with site managers and supervisors who run the day to day operations of a construction project such as recruiting staff, organising sub-contractors and making health and safety regulations are adhered to.
Apprentices will spend time at our recently refurbished state of the art facilities at our Bersham Road site for day release or assessment as well as being assessed onsite by our industry served assessing teams.
Apprentices studying and working in this sector will be required to have good organisational skills, communication and management skills.
Apprenticeships We Offer
We offer civil engineering & site supervision apprenticeship training at Level 3 & 4.
Level 3 Diploma in Construction and The Built Environment
Entry Requirement – GCSE A-C or level 4-9 in Maths and English
Typical Duration – 24 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment and day release
Location – Bersham Road
Level 4 Diploma in Construction Site Supervision
Entry Requirement – GCSE A-C or level 4-9 in Maths and English
Typical Duration – 24 months Â
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessmentÂ
Location – Bersham Road
Visit our gallery
Case Studies

Kimberly Jones
“During my apprenticeship I was getting the training as well as getting paid. It opens your eyes up to the working environment and gets you ready for your future.
I think it’s brilliant to have the opportunity to do an apprenticeship as a mature person.”

Jane Moore

Alice Stansford
Looking for an apprenticeship? Check out our JobShop for vacancies!
Search for even more on the Welsh Government Apprenticeship Vacancy Service!
Employers We Work With



Latest Events
Accessible Open Event – Llysfasi
17:30
Accessible Open Event – Bersham Road
17:30
Aged 16 or over
Anyone over the age of 16 can undertake an apprenticeship
Employed/Upskilling
If you are an employee looking to upskill and boost your career prospects
Future Employment
An employer could offer to place you on an apprenticeship
How it Works
In Wales, Apprentices need to be 16+ and work a minimum of 16 hours per week to complete an Apprenticeship. The employer must be willing to support you in the Apprenticeship as you will be assessed in the workplace and may need to regularly attend college (this depends on the qualification) to learn new skills and complete any exams.
You will be assigned an industry experienced practitioner who will come into your workplace and set tasks for you to collect evidence which goes towards your qualification. They will also check on your wellbeing and ensure there are no issues or sign post you to additional support at Cambria if needed.
More Information on apprenticeships on the Welsh Government Website
What does an apprenticeship Involve?
A commitment from you to work hard and be passionate about your development.
A commitment from your employer to support your development and learning.
Regular meetings with your practitioner and tutors.
On completion, you will have achieved several qualifications and a full apprenticeship certificate.
Apprenticeship Levels
Apprenticeships can be delivered at Level 2 – Level 6
Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship
This is the starting block for apprenticeships, it gives you the foundations and understanding of the job and is equivalent to 5 GCSE’s
Level 3 Apprenticeship
A Level 3 is a natural progression from the Level 2 and gives you more of an in depth knowledge of the subject and is equivalent to 2 A Level passes
Level 4 and 5 Higher Apprenticeship
Level 4/5 NVQs or HNC qualifications are usually equivalent to the first year of University. A high level of knowledge and understanding is needed to study at this level
Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship
The Level 6 qualifications are degrees delivered in partnership with our University partners
Looking for an apprenticeship? Check out our JobShop for vacancies!
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Frequently Asked Questions
There’s lots of support available for Apprentices through the college including through their assessor and student services.
Apprentices can also access ACAS or other advisory services for advice