Apprenticeships for Business
An apprenticeship combines academic study at university with on-the-job training in the workplace. Apprenticeships are a great way to attract and retain talent for your business, boost productivity and up-skill your workforce.
The Apprenticeship Services Unit at the University of Salford are here to support you throughout your apprenticeship journey. From admissions and onboarding to ongoing support throughout the apprenticeship, we are here to make the process as smooth as possible. We can even help you to advertise your vacancies if you are looking to recruit new staff. We’re a small team but we are all passionate about what we do and committed to ensuring both you the employer and the apprentice themselves have the best possible experience. To find out more about our apprenticeship programmes, download our employer guide.
If your employee is ready to take on an apprenticeship and progress in their career, encourage them to come along to an Open Day. At an Open Day, prospective apprentices will talk to Programme Leaders, tour our facilities and attend one-to-one sessions with our team who will be on hand to answer any questions.
To find out more about working with us, email apprenticeships@salford.ac.uk, call +44 (0)161 295 3063 or fill out the contact us form.
This alternative route to higher level qualifications can be accessed by your current employees or used as a tool to attract new talent to your business.
- Develop and up-skill your workforce in a cost-effective way
- Increase retention by offering your workforce the chance to develop and progress
- Gain access to a broader pool of employees
- Tailor learning to your business requirements
- Work around your commitments with flexible study options, including block delivery and online learning
National Apprenticeship Week
We celebrate our apprentices, partner employers and University staff each year during National Apprenticeship Week. Watch the video below to find out how we celebrated this year with our annual apprenticeship awards ceremony.
Health and Society
Focusing on the development of your staff is a great way to acknowledge their work and ensure the skills and knowledge within your workforce are harnessed and nurtured.
Construction and Engineering
Apprenticeships offer a cost-effective way to up-skill your staff whilst they are still working allowing them to apply their theoretical knowledge from university to the workplace on an ongoing basis.
Our programmes
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate degree apprenticeship programmes across a range of subject areas, including Construction, Engineering, Health, Science and Public Services. Browse the list below for more details.
Construction and Engineering
Health and Society
- FdSc Nursing Associate
- BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
- BSc (Hons) Podiatry
- BSc (Hons) Public Health Practitioner
- MSc Advanced Clinical Practitioner
- PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - Health Visiting
- PgDip Specialist Community Public Health Nurse - School Nursing
- BSc (Hons) Professional Policing Practice (Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship)
Science
Programmes in Development
There are currently no programmes in development. Please check back at a later date.
For more information about our apprenticeship programmes please email the Apprenticeship Services Unit: apprenticeships@salford.ac.uk
Functional Skills
To undertake an apprenticeship programme, the funding rules state that apprentices must hold a Level 2 qualification or GCSE in English and Maths at C / grade 4 or above. If apprentices do not hold these qualifications, then they will have the option to study with our preferred provider Rochdale Training.
This course is potentially fully funded (Dependent on location within Greater Manchester) if the apprentice do not already hold a Maths and/or English GCSE or functional skills Level 2 qualification at grade C/grade 4 or above or equivalent.
If the apprentice needs to complete both their maths and English functional skills, these will be done separately.
FAQs
If you want to learn more about apprenticeships, take a look through our frequently asked questions. If you have a question that isn't answered here, please contact us using apprenticeships@salford.ac.uk or +44 (0)161 295 3063.
For information on safeguarding and our British values statement, please see below:
Who pays the apprentice's training costs?
Training costs are covered by levy funds in your digital account. Non-levy payers can receive 95% towards training costs from the Government via the co-investment model. Due to the nature of apprenticeships and how they are funded, apprentices will not be eligible for student finance - this includes tuition fee loans and maintenance loans.
Who recruits the apprentice?
As the employer, you are ultimately responsible for posting apprenticeship opportunities and deciding who you want for the position. We are also on hand to help with recruitment, ensuring you get the best person for the position.
Will the apprentice learn skills and knowledge that is relevant to my business?
Yes, you will be able to inform the course by working with us on the programme’s design and delivery.
Who is eligible for an apprenticeship?
Anyone over the age of 16 can apply for an apprenticeship as long as they meet the relevant entry criteria for the apprenticeship.
What apprenticeships are available at the University of Salford?
We currently offer a range of higher and degree apprenticeships in construction, engineering, science health & society. Scroll up for more details on the programmes we offer and the courses we're developing. If you want to find out more about developing your workforce, please contact apprenticeships@salford.ac.uk or +44 (0)161 295 3063.
How much time will the apprentice spend at work and at university?
Apprentices spend 80% of their time in at work and 20% in university. We have a range of course delivery modes including day-release, block delivery and online learning. The mode of study will depend on the programme the apprentice is on.
How long do apprenticeships take to complete?
This is dependent upon the programme, but apprentices typically complete their degree within one to five years. Apprentices then have up to 12 months after graduation to complete their end-point assessment.
Who pays the apprentice's wage?
As the employer, you will pay the apprentice’s wage, holiday pay, pension and any other benefits your employees receive. The funding you receive from the government (or the levy payments you choose to use) can only be used to cover training costs, not wages or any other benefits. Apprentices must be an employee on the first day of their apprenticeship.
Where can I get more information about apprenticeships?
To find out more about working with us, contact apprenticeships@salford.ac.uk or +44 (0)161 295 3063, or visit the Government's website.
Application deadlines
Please be aware of the application deadlines below for each of our intakes. If an application hasn’t been received by this date, consideration will be given for the next available intake. Please be advised this is a deadline for a full application to be made. A request for services form will have to be completed prior to the application form being shared.
These dates allow us sufficient time to draw up and issue the employer evidence pack (contract etc.). Please also be aware that we will need to receive the completed employer evidence pack back prior to the apprentice starting the programme.*
- January 2025 Intake - The application deadline is Friday 29 November 2024
- March 2025 Intake - The application deadline is Friday 31 January 2025
- September 2025 Intake – The application deadline is Thursday 31 July 2025