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apprenticeships
Truro and Penwith College is Cornwall and Devon's top College for apprenticeship achievement. In March 2025 we were awarded 'Apprenticeship Provider of the Year' at the national Apprenticeship & Training Awards (ATA). We are also Cornwall's only 'Expert Apprenticeship Provider' and one of only five FE Colleges in the UK to have been awarded this status by the Department for Education.
Quality Apprenticeships with top employers
Truro and Penwith College offers quality apprenticeship programmes in over 30 exciting job roles in partnership with Cornwall's top employers. Our continually expanding range of training is designed in partnership with employers to address the skills needed and career routes available at local businesses.
Apprenticeships are a key part of Cornwall's Economic Strategy to provide a skilled workforce and sustainable, high-quality employment and career opportunities.
Programmes provide learners with a unique opportunity to earn while they learn and are suitable for anyone over the age of 16, with no upper age limit.
Truro and Penwith College Apprenticeships are the ideal option for anyone looking to start a quality career for the first time and those who are already employed and seeking professional development.
Click above to watch our film and discover the difference of studying apprenticeships at Truro and Penwith College.
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Programmes and levels
The College offers over 30 apprenticeship programmes that support quality careers with some of Cornwall's top employers in a wide range of sectors from Business, Marketing, Computing & IT and Nursing to Engineering, Construction, Automotive, Hospitality, Hair & Beauty and more. Your study will take place at our Truro, Bodmin or Penwith campus, depending on your programme.
Time spent at college and the workplace
As an apprentice the majority of your time will be spent learning in the workplace while earning a real wage, supported by regular days at College. Learners will typically spend 80% of their time in the workplace and 20% at College. In addition to specialist subject tutors, every apprentice has a Training Advisor who visits them and their employer in the workplace to support with their role and any assessment work.
Entry level programmes
Entry requirements vary by programme and take practical experience into account as well as previous academic qualifications. Entry level programmes at Level 2 (equivalent to five GCSEs at Grades 4-9) or Level 3 (equivalent to two A Level passes) are usually the best option for the majority of learners who are entering a sector for the first time.
Higher level programmes
The College offers a range of higher level apprenticeships from levels 4 - 6 that are University level qualifications. These programmes are often suited to those that have already completed an entry-level apprenticeship, or have previous qualifications and work experience that allow them to start their apprenticeship journey at a higher level.
Click above to watch our film and find out how the College's REAAL programme can support adult and apprenticeship learners during their studies.
Rounded Education for Adult and Apprenticeship Learners (REAAL)
We want to ensure that you succeed on your chosen course but we also want to provide you with additional rounded educational resources to support your personal development, help you to achieve your goals and decide on your next steps. This includes safeguarding, prevent, support for stress and anxiety, wellbeing, labour market information and other supportive materials.
“I truly believe that having a positive educational experience, taught by lecturers with industry expertise, provided not only the knowledge but also an insight into what the industry is like, preparing me for the world of work.”
Joseph, L3 Marketing Assistant Apprentice now a marketing manager in central London
our stories
Izzie – FdSc Nursing Associate
Izzie chose to stay in Cornwall for university after completing her T-Level in Health at Truro College. Since becoming a FdSc Nursing Associate apprentice she hasn’t looked back, even receiving standout feedback from members of the public during her time on placement at Royal Cornwall Hospital’s Critical Care ward.
Sarah – BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practitioner
Award-winning apprentice Sarah is now a registered Operating Department Practitioner, influencing clinical practice through her dissertation research.
Bethany’s Story
Bethany, an alumna of Truro and Penwith College, progressed through AAT Level 3 and 4 Accounting Apprenticeships before starting her own business as a self-employed Finance Controller.
Freya’s Story
Determined to turn her lifelong passion into a career, Freya’s promotion to Junior Stylist in the salon where she completed her apprenticeship is a testament to the power of apprenticeships.
