Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship gives you the best of both worlds - the chance to work towards a nationally-recognised qualification and develop your career at the same time.

Vacancies

Why choose an Apprenticeship with B&FC?

Why not move your career forward with an apprenticeship, higher apprenticeship or degree apprenticeship from B&FC? There are various levels of apprenticeships available so you can find the right one for you.

As an apprentice, you will be working full-time for an employer, developing skills in your chosen occupation.

You need to be in employment before you can start but through our vacancy matching service and strong employer relationships we can support you to find your ideal role. 

When it comes to all technical and professional education provided across our campuses, B&FC:

  • Has expert tutors and assessors
  • Offers unparalleled levels of student and employer support
  • Collaborates closely with hundreds of local and national businesses
  • Has earned an excellent reputation for delivering high quality apprenticeships
Apprenticeships for Employers

Are you looking to recruit an apprentice or upskill one or more of your existing employees?

More on Apprenticeships for Employers
Thanks to the achievements of our apprentices, B&FC are among the UK's top 20 apprenticeship training providers!
Apprenticeship and Employer Handbook
You can download a copy of our Handbook which will tell you everything you need to know about doing an apprenticeship with B&FC. It outlines your responsibilities as an apprentice and your employer's responsibilities to you together with all the support you'll receive from B&FC and what you can expect from your apprenticeship programme.
Read all the details here

  • Industry specialist tutors who keep their expertise up-to-date

  • Multi-million pound industry-standard resources

  • Working with over 1,800 employers

What we offer

  • Intermediate & Advanced Apprenticeships

    Apprenticeships are available to anyone over the age of 16. You need to be in employment before starting an apprenticeship but even if you aren't yet employed, we can help.

    Learn about Intermediate & Advanced Apprenticeships

  • Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

    Higher and degree apprenticeships are a high-quality alternative to the traditional degree route, combining skilled on-the-job training with higher level study.

    Learn about Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

  • Pre-Apprenticeships

    Pre-Apprenticeships, designed for young people, include work experience to help you develop the personal attributes and job-specific skills sought after for employment.

    Learn about Pre-Apprenticeships

The learning experience has been phenomenal, absolutely second to none. I've studied at various HE institutions and you get a feel for just being a number in some of those organisations but at B&FC you definitely feel like a person - it's very student-centred.
- Naveed Sharif, graduate of CIPD Human Resources Management Higher Apprenticeship

What's next?

Find out what Apprenticeship Vacancies are available.
Book a place at our next Open Event - a great opportunity to meet the tutors, ask questions and check out our facilities.
Learn How to Apply for an apprenticeship.
Contact an Apprenticeship Adviser if you have any questions or concerns and would like advice regarding your options:
Call: 01253 504326
Email: apprenticeships@blackpool.ac.uk
How to Apply

Whether you have already secured an employer or not, we can walk you through the application process for an apprenticeship.

Learn how to apply for an apprenticeship
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