Apprenticeship & Traineeship Programmes – The College Merthyr Tydfil
20 August, 2025
Apprenticeship & Traineeship Programmes – The College Merthyr Tydfil
The College Merthyr Tydfil offers apprenticeship and traineeship programmes that let individuals build qualifications and practical skills while either working or gaining work experience. Ideal for those who want to earn while they learn, these programmes combine four days of hands-on placement with one day of college-based study.
How it Works
- Traineeships / Jobs Growth Wales +
- Non-means tested allowance of £30 or £55, depending on pathway
- Development of employability skills
- Wide range of local placement opportunities
- Progression options include employment, apprenticeships, or further education
- What You Gain:
- An allowance
- Paid holidays
- Job-specific training
- Nationally recognised qualifications
Apprenticeships
Participants work four days a week and study one day at college while earning a wage and achieving job-specific qualifications, from Level 2 to Level 5.
- Management and Team Leading
- Business Administration
- Retail & Customer Service
- Project Management
- Engineering Manufacture
- Mechanics
- Warehousing & Storage
- Hospitality (Food & Beverage)
ASPIRE Shared Apprenticeship Programme
The ASPIRE Shared Apprenticeship Programme is a collaboration in which apprentices are employed by the Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, trained by the college, and placed with industry host firms during their 2–3 year apprenticeship.
This initiative supports skills development in the engineering and manufacturing sector, advancing business growth and addressing youth employment in the region.
Contact & Learn More
If you’d like more information or wish to apply, please contact:
Karen Rees
Email: [email protected]
Find out more about Apprenticeships & Traineeships at Merthyr