Construction, Trades and Build Environment - Funded Training for Business
Recruit and train an apprentice with Gloucestershire College.
Tap into upcoming talent looking for careers in construction via our pre-screened candidate pool.
Our apprenticeships range from carpentry, electrical, property maintenance and groundworks to bricklaying, built environment, building services engineering, and plumbing.
Training is fully funded for SMEs with apprentices under the age of 25 - with additional grants and incentives available.
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New cohorts start every September, with class lists open throughout the year. Due to the high demand for these programmes, we recommend that employers register their interest early to secure a place for their apprentice. Contact our team today for a no-obligation consultation.
If you are looking to recruit an apprentice, we can help you with recruitment and Digital Apprenticeship Service account admin. Already have an apprentice in mind? We can get them signed up.
Apprenticeships present employers with cost-effective solution to upskill their new and existing workforce, inject a fresh flow of ideas and the latest industry skills and aid with succession planning.
Training delivery for our construction and trade apprenticeships
With our broad portfolio of specialist construction apprenticeships and trade apprenticeships, we can provide the right talent and training for your business. Explore our construction and trade apprenticeship programme factsheets to learn more or if you are not sure which is right for you, simply get in touch with our Employer Training & Apprenticeships team to discuss your options.
Construction & Trades Apprenticeships
We are renowned for our quality construction & trades apprenticeships, working with employers across Gloucestershire and the South West.
Get in touch about construction and building services apprenticeships
Our expert apprenticeship team can offer a no obligation consultation and advice for your business.
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Building the future with apprenticeships
Hear from our employer partner Barnwood Limited about the benefits of working with apprentices.
Our fully equipped specialist workshops in Gloucester and the Sustainable Construction Centre in Cheltenham provide ideal real site environments for apprentices to acquire key skills and essential knowledge to start adding value to your business. Your apprentice will be fully supported from day one by our expert staff and backed by dedicated pastoral care.
Apprenticeship funding for your business
You can get help from the government to pay for apprenticeship training, as well as additional funding depending on the apprentice you hire.
For levy payers:
All employers with a wage bill of over £3 million per annum are required to pay 0.5% of their total wage bill into the Growth & Skills Levy (former Apprenticeship Levy). The Levy can be used to pay for training new or existing staff through apprenticeships. At the end of the financial year, the levy usually resets - so use it or lose it.
For non-levy payers:
Training is fully funded for all apprentices under 25 in SMEs.
Fully funded training can be accessed through a levy transfer partnership with a levy paying business.
Non-levy employers with apprentices 25+ can take advantage of Government funding with 95% of course costs funded.
Note: "Fully funded" refers to the training and assessment costs paid to the training provider, not the apprentice's wages, which are the responsibility of the employer.
Other incentives:
£1,000 Incentive: SMEs receive a £1,000 payment for hiring an apprentice aged 16–18, or 19–24 with an EHC plan/care history.
NI Exemptions: Employers do not pay National Insurance (NI) contributions for apprentices under 25, providing further cost savings.
Construction and the Built Environment Part-Time Courses
We offer Level 3 and Level 4 part-time courses in Construction and Built Environment with government funding available to cover training costs.
These courses offer a great opportunity to develop the skills of your new management trainees or existing staff looking to progress into management roles within the industry.
Training is designed to support the following roles:
Site supervisors
Surveyors
Contract managers
Legal
Project managers
Planners
If you are an employer or an individual already working in the construction industry, get in touch for more information.
