Preston College Further Education Prospectus 2026-27

APPRENTICESHIPS

WHAT WE OFFER

Apprenticeships are a brilliant way to gain an industry recognised qualification which is taught in the workplace through on-the-job and off-the-job training, and accompanying study.

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES • Autocare Technician • Light Goods Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician • Heavy Goods Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician

BUILDING SERVICES ENGINEERING • Plumbing & Domestic Heating Technician • Electrical Installation & Maintenance

THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN APPRENTICE

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Apprenticeships can benefit you and help you achieve your career goals and aspirations by allowing you to:

DENTAL AND PHARMACY • Dental Nurse • Pharmacy Services Assistant

 Become commercially focused and gain experience in dealing with customer needs  Become self-assured to work confidently and professionally

 Earn a salary  Learn significant and relevant skills in your industry

L3 L2 L3

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT • Accounts Assistant

• Pharmacy Technician

 Learn from industry experienced experts  Gain significant problem solving skills

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 Work towards an industry approved qualification  Progress from Level 2 through to Degree Level

• Assistant Accountant

ENGINEERING • Engineering Operative • Fabrication & Welding

• Professional Accounting Technician

 Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers  Build a recognised positive attitude within your workplace

L2 L2 L3 L3

• Business Administrator

• Customer Service Practitioner • Customer Service Specialist

• Engineering Fitter • Metal Fabricator

• Team Leader

• Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician

• Learning & Skills Mentor • Associate Project Manager

L3 L4

• Engineering Manufacturing Technician

• Operations/Departmental Manager

HAIR AND BEAUTY • Hair Professional

CONSTRUCTION AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT • Bricklaying L2 • Craft Bricklayer L3 • Plastering L2 • Wall & Floor Tiling L2 • Painting & Decorating L2 • Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative L2 • Groundworker L2 • Property Maintenance Operative L2 • Roof Slater & Tiler L2 • Site Carpentry L2 • Bench Joinery L2 • Craft Site Carpentry L3 • Craft Bench Joinery L3 • Construction Civil Engineering Technician L3 • Construction Site Supervisor L4 • Civil Engineering Senior Technician L4 Preston College offers a full suite of higher apprenticeships at Level 4 and Level 5 suitable for those who are looking at supervisory or management level roles. For more information about the higher apprenticeships we offer please contact the Apprenticeship Team on T 01772 225768 E appsinfo@preston.ac.uk

L2 L3 L2 L3

• Advanced & Creative Hair Professional

• Beauty Therapist

• Wellbeing & Holistic Therapist

SCIENCE • Laboratory Technician

WAREHOUSING • Supply Chain Operative

L2 L3

• Warehouse Operations Supervisor

KEY L2 = Level 2 L3 = Level 3 L4 = Level 4 L5 = Level 5

“ JAYDEN Level 3 Heavy Goods Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician at Ciceley Commercials Ltd Ever since I was young, becoming a Truck Mechanic has been my dream. Securing an apprenticeship with Ciceley has provided me with the opportunity to pursue this passion straight out of school. I am grateful for the hands-on experience and guidance provided, and I am excited to continue growing and improving my craft as a Truck Mechanic with Ciceley.

AVA Level 3 Laboratory Technician at Kerakoll

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READY TO APPLY?

I’ve really enjoyed the apprenticeship so far and it’s definitely something I would recommend to others. The apprenticeship has allowed me to develop the essential knowledge and skills necessary for working in a laboratory while also working towards gaining academic qualifications at the same time.

01772 225768 appsinfo@preston.ac.uk preston.ac.uk/apply

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