Apprenticeship

Getting an apprenticeship can give you paid experience of the world of work while you complete the qualifications you need. There are lots of apprenticeships available in Cardiff. You can search for apprenticeships online, visit employers websites, ask around in your local area or check the apprenticeships page right here on 'What's Next?'.

Quality, Risk & Security Brightstart Higher Apprenticeship - Deloitte

This rotational apprenticeship offers hands-on experience across risk and security, helping protect clients, people, assets and data while developing business knowledge, gaining valuable skills and exploring different career opportunities within the firm.

Chef Apprenticeship - Travellers Rest

Train as an apprentice chef at the Travellers Rest, mastering the menu, preparing quality food, working in a fast-paced kitchen and developing culinary skills alongside a supportive, close-knit team.

CORPORATE APPRENTICE (LEVEL 2) - DIGITAL INFORMATION & RECORDS MANAGEMENT OFFICER - Cardiff Council

Support the Information Governance Team in delivering records management, information access and data protection services, ensuring Council information is managed securely, efficiently and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

CORPORATE APPRENTICE (LEVEL 3) - SERVICE PERFORMANCE ANALYST - Cardiff Council

Support the Council’s Performance and Insight Team by collecting, analysing and visualising performance data using Power BI, helping inform decision-making and improve planning across operational, service and corporate levels.

Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Cymru Wales Sport

As a Junior Production Coordinator apprentice with BBC Cymru Wales Sport, you’ll gain hands-on experience learning the organisational and logistical processes behind major sporting coverage, including international football, rugby, EFL competitions and the Commonwealth Games.

Content Creator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Digital Commissioning - BBC

Join BBC Wales’ Digital Commissioning team to explore digital-first content, develop ideas for YouTube and emerging platforms, collaborate with creative talent, and learn how innovative storytelling connects with younger audiences across Wales and the UK.

Content Creator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Creative Production - BBC

As a Content Creator apprentice, you’ll develop storytelling and digital skills through researching, writing, producing and editing content, creating social media clips, spotting creative opportunities and collaborating with experienced BBC professionals.

Production Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Radio Wales

Gain practical BBC production experience, support exciting projects, learn from industry professionals and develop creative skills, with career opportunities as a Junior Researcher, Runner or Content and Edit Assistant.

Production Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Studios - Scripted Drama - Production

Gain hands-on BBC production experience, supporting projects, developing practical skills and bringing creative ideas to life. Progress towards careers as a Junior Researcher, Runner or Content and Edit Assistant.

Production Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Studios - Scripted Drama - Editorial

Join BBC production teams, gain hands-on experience supporting projects, develop practical skills and bring creative ideas to life. This apprenticeship offers career pathways into junior research, runner and content or editing assistant roles.

Junior Journalist Apprenticeship - Level 5 - BBC Wales News

Join experienced journalists to research stories, book guests, write briefs and support interviews. Develop storytelling skills, learn from industry experts and gain an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification through practical and classroom-based training.

Production Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Cymru Wales Sport

Join BBC Cymru Wales Sport as a Production Apprentice, creating sports content across digital, audio and video platforms while developing skills in storytelling, filming, editing and live event coverage.

Accounting Finance Manager Apprenticeship - Level 6 - BBC

The Accounting Finance Manager apprenticeship should be your next step if you’re aspiring to advance your career and further your knowledge, skills and experience in finance. This apprenticeship is for new and aspiring finance professionals.

Highway Engineering Apprentice (2027 starts) - AECOM

At AECOM, our Highways teams design sustainable, efficient and inclusive road infrastructure across the UK and Ireland, working with local authorities, National Highways and public and private sector clients to connect communities and improve transport networks.

Apprentice Quantity Surveyor 2027 - GallifordTry

Join the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering apprenticeship programme, recognised by TheJobCrowd. Gain hands-on experience, develop technical skills and earn academic qualifications through our award-winning Trainee Development Programme, with fully funded support tailored to you.

Avionics & Components Apprenticeship - British Airways

Our modern avionics facility maintains, repairs and overhauls essential aircraft components, including instruments, radios, motors and wiring. We also calibrate specialist tools and test systems, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, quality and performance.

Licensed Aircraft Engineer Apprenticeship - British Airways

As a British Airways Engineering apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience maintaining world-class aircraft, learning from skilled engineers in a safety-focused environment while developing the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to become a licensed aircraft engineer.

Supply Chain Apprenticeship - GE Aviation

Delivered in partnership with Coleg y Cymoedd, this Supply Chain Business Apprenticeship offers a career with a global aviation company. Gain NVQ Level 3 and 4 qualifications in Business and Management, Essential Skills, and potentially an additional ILM qualification.

Engineering Apprenticeship - GE Aviation

Over a three year duration you will rotate through the repair, overhaul, and test areas of our business, incorporating Lean methodology in everything you do. Completing a Level 3 NVQ with work-based learning and assessment (Mechanical and Electrical).

Business and Management Apprenticeship - GE Aviation

As a Business and Management Apprentice, you’ll spend three years rotating through several departments, where you’ll gain the skills and experiences needed to thrive in a business environment, gaining a Level 3 / 4 NVQ with the option of an ILM qualification.

Apprenticeship (No Experience Needed) - The Army

Earn while you learn, travel the world, and build lifelong friendships as a British Army soldier. Train, develop your potential, and gain industry-recognised apprenticeships in trades like engineering, carpentry, or IT, earning around £26,334 while building skills for military and civilian careers.

Hoare Lea - Bring buildings to life. Your first step into the world of engineering.

We are an Award-winning engineering consultancy offering innovative design solutions for buildings. Join a collaborative, supportive team with excellent training and development, working on diverse, sustainable projects with forward-thinking clients while gaining hands-on experience on live projects

Apprenticeship Scheme

We are proud to support the Welsh Apprenticeships Programme, giving apprentices opportunities to develop work-related skills, gain recognised qualifications and valuable experience, while contributing to our organisation and helping deliver high-quality services to communities across Wales.

Apprentices

Our apprenticeships have been designed to give you the best possible start to your career. You’ll earn while you learn, and gain qualifications along the way, too.

Apprenticeships. A Genius Decision.

Make a genius decision and get ahead in your career with an apprenticeship. Whether you're finding your way in the world of work or taking steps towards a career change, an apprenticeship could be for you.

South Wales Fire and Rescue Apprenticeship Scheme

We’re proud to be part of the Welsh Apprenticeships Programme, offering apprentices the chance to develop skills, gain experience, and achieve a qualification while playing a key role in delivering vital services to our communities.

Apprenticeships at Buttercups

Buttercups offers a supportive environment to help you achieve your Level 2 and 3 qualifications, working closely with training providers to ensure you gain the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career.

Find An Apprenticeship - GOV.Wales

Search vacancies and apply for an apprenticeship in Wales.

Cardiff and Vale College Apprenticeships

Browse apprenticeship programmes at Cardiff and Vale College.

Apprentice, Trainee & Graduate Opportunities

Are you interested in public service and in helping us support local communities? Are you keen to develop your knowledge, skills and experience and help our teams respond to new challenges? Yes? Then Cardiff Council has a lot to offer you.

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