Construction & Building Services
Construction - Trades, Plumbing & Electrical Installation
Construction - Civil Engineering & Site Supervision
About Apprenticeships
Why Choose An Apprenticeship?
Kickstart your career with an apprenticeship and earn as you learn.
Across North Wales and beyond, companies are recruiting for apprenticeships and training people in the skills they need to succeed in their career.
As an apprentice you will earn whilst you learn, gaining skills, knowledge, experience and recognised qualifications along the way. Whether you’re aged between 16 and 19 or 20 and over, a range of apprenticeship options may be available to you.
The UK construction sector is a multi billion pound industry and construction apprentices make up a huge part of the workforce across various disciplines of construction.
This sector is a great opportunity for learners who prefer being hands on in their work and can lead to more technical and managerial office based jobs.
Construction Apprentices will spend time at our recently refurbished state of the art facilities at our Deeside or Bersham Road sites for day release or assessment as well as being assessed onsite by our industry served assessing teams.
Students wanting to study towards a construction trades, plumbing or electrical installation qualification may be able to shorten the length of the programme if they have completed a foundation year full time at college.
Trade & building employers need to cover a wide range of work within their field to meet the evidence requirements of the qualification.
Apprentices studying a construction qualification will be required to do a mix of physical tasks onsite in the workplace and will need to be precise in their work.
Apprenticeships We Offer
We offer construction trades, plumbing & electrical installation apprenticeship training at Level 3.
Level 3 Building Services Engineering – Electrotechnical installation
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-C (9-4) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 48 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside & Bersham Road
Level 3 Building Services Engineering – Heating and Ventilating Installation Craftsperson
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-C (9-4) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 48 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside
Level 3 Building Services Engineering – Plumbing and Heating
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-C (9-4) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 48 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside & Bersham Road
Level 3 Construction – Architectural Joinery
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-D (9-3) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 36 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside & Bersham Road
Level 3 Construction – Site Carpentry
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-D (9-3) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 36 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside & Bersham Road
Level 3 Construction – Bricklaying
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-D (9-3) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 42 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Deeside & Bersham Road
Level 3 Construction – Solid Plastering
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-D (9-3) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration – 42 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Bersham Road
Level 3 Construction – Painting and Decorating
Entry Requirement – Employed in a relevant industry, GCSE A-D (9-3) in Maths, English & Technical Subject*
Typical Duration 36 months
Study Mode & Assessment – Work based assessment & day release
Location – Bersham Road
*For example – science or design technology
Plumbing & Electrical Facilities
Joel Thomas
Studied – Carpentry and Joinery
Currently – Joiner at Annwyl Group
“I’ve really enjoyed my Apprenticeship. It’s been a great balance of working on site and at college. I enjoy working with everyone in the workshop and the more experienced joiners have passed on so many skills to me.
“As a career choice I’d really recommend joinery as it’s creative and there’s so much more to it than I ever imagined. I always knew I wanted to learn a trade and I want to stay on in the workshop once I’m qualified.
“If you’re considering an apprenticeship then my advice is to 100% do it, as early as possible. There’s lots of support on offer and it’s a chance to get some qualifications under your belt, while being paid to learn too.”
Hannah Jones
Studied – Carpentry and Joinery
Currently – Carpenter at Annwyl Group
“I’m five months into my apprenticeship and finding it so interesting. I really enjoyed woodwork in high school and took it up as a hobby during the pandemic.
“I decided I wanted to do carpentry and joinery at college before successfully applying for an apprenticeship with Anwyl.
“I was one of just three girls who started last year’s course at Coleg Cambria, and we were the first ever females to join that course. Trades like carpentry are still very male-dominated but that is starting to change.
“I’ve had great support from Coleg Cambria and Anwyl since I started. My advice to other girls considering learning a trade is to go for it.”
Ryan Hanley
Studied – Level 3 Plumbing & Gas
Currently – Wrexham County Borough Council
“I’ve learnt how to put in a central heating system from start to finish and I know my way around boilers, I can also fit bathrooms and plumb in kitchens.
“The teaching was always good and I got on with all my tutors and my assessor David. I was always guided in the right direction and I felt that everyone taught differently and had something to give and contribute to my growth.
“Everyone was very supportive in helping me get where I am today, the sense of confidence I’ve gained carries through to other aspects of my life and I feel that I’ve grown a lot as a person. My confidence really increased when I completed the gas qualification because it’s a big responsibility and needs to be taken seriously.
“My advice to other students is don’t put things off, be proactive, and have good communication skills when it comes to arranging your evidence. Other than that just be respectful and listen to David!”
Hannah Jones
Studied – Carpentry and Joinery
Currently – Carpenter at Annwyl Group
“I’m five months into my apprenticeship and finding it so interesting. I really enjoyed woodwork in high school and took it up as a hobby during the pandemic.
“I decided I wanted to do carpentry and joinery at college before successfully applying for an apprenticeship with Anwyl.
“I was one of just three girls who started last year’s course at Coleg Cambria, and we were the first ever females to join that course. Trades like carpentry are still very male-dominated but that is starting to change.
“I’ve had great support from Coleg Cambria and Anwyl since I started. My advice to other girls considering learning a trade is to go for it.”
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Case Studies
Kimberly Jones
“During my apprenticeship I was getting the training as well as getting paid. It opens your eyes up to the working environment and gets you ready for your future.
I think it’s brilliant to have the opportunity to do an apprenticeship as a mature person.”
Jane Moore
Alice Stansford
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