Apprenticeship Standards

Explore our current apprenticeship standards designed for hands-on learning. Whether you're interested in hiring an apprentice or becoming one, reach out to our team at apprenticeships@suffolk.ac.uk for seamless support.

Groundworker Level 2 Standard

Groundworkers prepare sites, interpret designs, install drainage, concrete, and roads, and assist across various construction projects.

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Standard

A Heavy Vehicle technician repairs HVs and trailers, handling parts and faults. They must have strong problem-solving skills and work well in teams.

Horticulture/ Landscape Construction Operative Level 2 Standard

Horticulture or landscape operatives work in various outdoor spaces, maintaining plants, soil, and structures.

HR Support Level 3 Standard

HR professionals support managers and employees, handle queries, manage HR processes, and provide compliant advice.

Installation and Maintenance Electrician Level 3 Standard

Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical systems in various settings, working on switchboards, motors, cables, and more.

Land-based Engineer Level 2 Standard

Land-based Service Engineers prepare, inspect, maintain, and repair machinery, often supervised, requiring diverse skills and safe practices.

Land-based Service Engineering Technician Level 3 Standard

Land-based Service Technicians install, repair, and inspect advanced machinery, mentor juniors, and advise customers, blending skills and safety.

Metal Fabricator Level 3 Standard

Manufacturing anything that can be fabricated out of metal such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate and sheet metal.

Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Level 3 Standard

A vehicle technician repairs cars and vans, working in dealerships or garages. They work independently, in teams, and adapt to evolving technology.

Operations Manager Level 5 Standard

Operations managers lead teams, manage projects, and achieve goals, working in various sectors, accountable to senior managers.

Painter and Decorator Level 2 Standard

Painters and Decorators work on various properties, applying paint and wallcoverings, ensuring high-quality finishes and safety.

People Professional Level 5 Standard

HR supports business goals through advice on policies, law, and people projects, collaborating with stakeholders and influencing decisions.