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Gower College Swansea is one of Wales’ leading apprenticeship providers, offering a wide range of award-winning apprenticeship programmes in both Wales and England.  

Apprenticeships provide an opportunity to gain hands-on, real-world experience whilst developing specific skills relevant to your chosen profession. As an apprentice you will earn whilst you learn, gaining the knowledge, skills and experience that employers value. 

Apprenticeships can be accessed by people of any age as long as you are employed for a minimum of 16 hours per week. You can start an apprenticeship at a level that suits you, starting at foundation level with the opportunity to progress to senior management level. 

In England, we offer a specialist range of apprenticeship programmes and although we are based in Swansea, we have dedicated staff based in England who provide apprenticeship training in Facilities Management, Leadership and Management, Customer Service, Lean and Continuous Improvement, as well as Electrical, Electronic Product Service and Installation Engineer.

Holding a direct contract with the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), as well as a strong performance in our Ofsted apprenticeship inspection, Gower College Swansea is listed on the Salisbury National Apprenticeship Framework, for ease of public procurement and contracting.

Apprenticeships – England

Apprenticeship routes 

We offer more than 82 different apprenticeship routes, ranging from Level 2 to degree level apprenticeships. Routes available include Leadership and Management, Digital, Carpentry, Health and Social Care, Electrical and much more! 

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Apprenticeship Vacancies

Health and Social Care Apprentice

  Apprenticeship rates (details of rates)
  Llandaff House Residential Home
  Llangennech
  February 2025

No minimum entry requirements. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 2 apprenticeship qualification in Health and Social Care.

Healthcare Admin Apprentice

  Apprenticeship rates (details of rates)
  Nicholl Street Medical Centre
  Swansea City Centre
  February 2025

No entry requirements - ICT and English GCSE A-C desirable. Those with a degree in this subject area may still be eligible for this level apprenticeship. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 2 or 3 Business Administration qualification.

IT Engineer Apprentice

  Competitive (details of rates)
  Amazon UK
  Swansea
  January 2025

Entry requirements: 18 or over before the start date, minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades C or above including Maths and English. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 4 Telecoms Professional apprenticeship qualification.

Business Admin Apprentice

  Apprenticeship rates (details of rates)
  Nos Da Healthcare
  Morfa
  12 February 2025

No entry requirements - ICT and English GCSE A-C desirable. Those with a degree in this subject area may still be eligible for this level apprenticeship. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 2 or 3 Business Administration qualification.

Customer Service Executive Apprentice

  Apprenticeship rates (details of rates)
  Living at Home
  Fforestfach
  31 March 2025

Entry requirements are GCSE English and Maths at grades D or above or 9-3. Those with a degree in this subject area may still be eligible for this level apprenticeship. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 2 or 3 Customer Service qualification.

Recruitment Consultant Apprenticeship

  Apprenticeship rates (details of rates)
  Living at Home
  Fforestfach
  31 March 2025

Entry requirements are GCSE English and Maths at grades C or above or 9 - 4. Those with a degree in a Digital / Business subject area may still be eligible for this level apprenticeship. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

Social Media Content Creator Apprenticeship

  Apprenticeship rates (details of rates)
  Living at Home
  Fforestfach
  31 March 2025

Entry requirements are GCSE English and Maths at grades D or above or 9 - 3. Those with a degree in this subject area may still be eligible for this level apprenticeship. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 3 Social Media and Digital Marketing qualification.

Business Admin Apprentice

  Apprenticeship rates (details of rates)
  Noble Harbour Solicitors
  Gorseinon
  February 2025

No entry requirements - ICT and English GCSE A-C desirable. Those with a degree in this subject area may still be eligible for this level apprenticeship. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 2 and/or level 3 Business Administration qualification.

Digital Marketing Apprentice and Clerk

  £8 p/h
  Flynn's Delicatessen
  Uplands
  April 2025

No entry requirements. GCSEs in ICT and English is desirable. Those with a degree in this subject area may still be eligible for this level apprenticeship. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 3 Social Media and Digital Marketing apprenticeship qualification.

Customer Service Apprentice

  £8 p/h
  Flynn's Delicatessen
  Uplands
  April 2025

No entry requirements. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 3 Customer Service apprenticeship qualification. Progression from this apprenticeship could be a Customer Service Team Leadership apprenticeship qualification.

Plumbing Apprentice

  £7.55 p/h
  Swansea Council
  Cwmbwrla
  2 March 2025

Entry requirements are GCSE A*-C in English, Maths and Science or technical based qualification. Or, GCSE A-C in Built Environment. Or, a Level 2 Foundation / Access to Building Services Engineering. Predicted grades will be accepted with proof at interview. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 3 Plumbing apprenticeship qualification.

Bricklaying Apprentice

  £7.55 p/h
  Swansea Council
  Cwmbwrla
  2 March 2025

Entry requirements are GCSE A*-D in two subjects from English, Maths and Science or technical based qualification. Or, GCSE A*-D in Built Environment. Or, Welsh Baccalaureate National Diploma. Or, a Level 1 or 2 Foundation / Access to Building Services Engineering. Or, 3 years or more verifiable experience in the trade. Predicted grades will be accepted with proof at interview. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 3 Bricklaying apprenticeship qualification.

Plastering Apprentice x2

  £7.55 p/h
  Swansea Council
  Cwmbwrla
  2 March 2025

Entry requirements are GCSE A*-D in two subjects from English, Maths and Science or technical based qualification. Or, GCSE A*-D in Built Environment. Or, Welsh Baccalaureate National Diploma. Or, a Level 2 Foundation to Building Services Engineering. Or, 3 years or more verifiable experience in the trade. Predicted grades will be accepted with proof at interview. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 3 Plastering apprenticeship qualification.

Carpentry Apprentice x2

  £7.55 p/h
  Swansea Council
  Cwmbwrla
  2 March 2025

Entry requirements are GCSE A*-D in two subjects from English, Maths and Science or technical based qualification. Or, GCSE A*-D in Built Environment. Or, Welsh Baccalaureate National Diploma. Or, a Level 2 Foundation to Building Services Engineering. Or, 3 years or more verifiable experience in the trade. Predicted grades will be accepted with proof at interview. On successful completion you will achieve a Level 3 Carpentry apprenticeship qualification.

Apprenticeship Awards

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Success stories

In the last seven years, 2,996 learners have successfully completed their apprenticeship at Gower College Swansea. 

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Apprentice benefits

Prospective apprentices will benefit in a number of ways by studying an apprenticeship with the College, including: 

  • Gain hands-on, real-world experience 
  • Earn a salary whilst undertaking your training and studies 
  • Be supported by tutors/assessors who have exceptional industry-gained experience 
  • Gain an industry-recognised qualification 
  • Access to our library services, as well as Smart Assessor 
  • Access to the Gower College Swansea Sport Centre, as well as discounted membership 
  • Discounted prices at our Broadway Hair, Beauty and Holistic Centre 
  • Eligibility to apply for an Apprenticeship Extra NUS student discount card 
  • Access to Moodle and Canvas learning resources 

Employer benefits

By working with Gower College Swansea, employers will benefit from: 

  • Increased employee productivity  
  • Improved staff morale and performance 
  • Greater in-house company skill set 
  • Access to funding routes and grants 
  • Reduced training and recruitment costs 
  • The ability to fill skill gaps through recruiting new talent or upskilling existing staff 

Common FAQ’s 

Apprenticeships allow learners to gain access to real-world training whilst gaining a recognised qualification. You will earn whilst you learn, and develop the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for. 

Not at all, apprenticeships can be used by experienced professionals to upskill and advance your career. However, to be eligible for apprenticeship funding, you must be employed for more than 16 hours per week and be based in Wales. 

Apprenticeship durations will vary dependent on the level being undertaken, but most apprenticeships take between 12-24 months to complete. 

Apprenticeships can begin at any point in the year, however some subjects may begin in September in line with the academic year.  

 

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