We are an award winning apprenticeship provider! Our apprentices have won a range of awards including the Apprentice of the Year at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Student of the Year awards.
We offer over 70 apprenticeship pathways in a wide range of sectors.
As an apprentice, you will have access to all of the state-of-the-art facilities available at the College. You can also use the award winning Health and Wellbeing Centre, Starbucks and GAINSpace, or you could join Barnsley Sport Academy or Honeywell Sports Village. Visit the Campus page to get a real taste of what our campuses are like or watch a 360 tour.
Apprentices are entitled to many of the same discounts as College students with their student card. Also, first year apprentices living in Barnsley can apply for a Stanley Race Bursary Award (subject to eligibility criteria).
Are you an employer thinking about employing an apprentice? Visit the Reasons to hire an apprentice page to find out how an apprentice can benefit your business.
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Free or concessionary travel to get to College.
Enterprise – support to set up a business
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Free or concessionary travel to get to College.
Enterprise – support to set up a business
apprenticeship programmes are available to choose from!
An apprenticeship lets you study whilst working in the industry of your choice. You get work experience whilst gaining skills and earning a wage.
Guide to apprenticeships
Have a look at our Guide to Apprenticeships booklet for more information to help you decide if an apprenticeship is right for you or your child.
To find out more, please call the Information Unit on 01226 216 123 or email: info@barnsley.ac.uk
If you are a current apprentice and need to get in touch, please call 01226 216 762.
Melissa Bexon
Level 3 Childcare and Education Professions: Early Years Educator Apprenticeship.
“One of my favourite parts about my course is having the opportunity to discuss ideas with others and share experiences and thoughts. Some students in my class are at different levels to me so I can learn lots from them. I really hope to go on and gain further knowledge and training around Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and behaviour when I complete my course.”
Kirk Balk Academy
Darren Laycock
Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship
“I started my apprenticeship with College at the age of 52 having only been in the education sector for one month. It fills me with immense pride knowing that at my age, with great tutors supporting me, I achieved a distinction – something I would never have previously considered!”
Engineering Trainer at University of Sheffield
Kieran Morley
Level 2 Sports Turf Operative Apprenticeship
“The apprenticeship was useful in a few ways. It’s obviously good being at work and learning hands on but the apprenticeship helps you learn the theory side of the job which is just as important as learning the physical side.”
Now: Barnsley FC Assistant Groundsman.
Lottie Wilkinson-Bates
Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
“Taking on this apprenticeship has been the best decision I have ever made. It allowed me to study within my chosen career and gain hands on experience from my colleagues, whilst I earn a salary at the same time. I would highly recommend the apprenticeships route for those who would like to venture into a new career, having no previous experiences”
Outwood Academy, Shafton