Apprenticeships in Wales

Start a career, support career development, or strengthen workforce skills with a recognised qualification.

Who is an apprenticeship for?

Apprenticeships create value for people and organisations – developing talent, strengthening skills, and supporting long-term progression. Whether starting a new career or investing in the growth of existing staff, ACT Training apprenticeships provide structured, work-based development that delivers real impact.

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>90

of ACT apprentices successfully complete their apprenticeship programme.

Many apprentices

Progress into employment, further training, or a higher-level apprenticeship.

Ongoing support

Tutors and assessors available throughout your course.

Explore the apprenticeships available across a range of sectors, including:

Health and Social Care

IT and Digital

Green Skills

Management

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The value of apprenticeships

Earn while you develop your skills

Whether developing experience in a new role or strengthening skills in an existing one, apprenticeships provide practical work-based learning while working towards a recognised qualification.

Gain nationally recognised qualifications

Work towards nationally recognised qualifications aligned with UK industry standards, supporting both career and organisational development.

Build confidence, experience, and career opportunities

Develop practical skills and professional confidence that support progression into new roles, further learning, or higher-level qualifications.

Apprenticeship FAQs

Our qualifications are all fully funded. Wages must be paid by the employer, but the training is fully funded.

The majority of our qualifications can start throughout the year at a time that suits you, there are a small amount of qualifications that have specific start dates throughout the year, such as our AAT qualifications.

Apprenticeships can be delivered to those ages 16+ who are employed in the same sector as the qualification.

Our apprenticeships are available from Level 2 – Level 5

On average, an Apprenticeship takes 12 to 18 months to complete.

There are hundreds of qualifications to choose from across many sectors, so if you have a training need, we will have a solution. Here are some of the qualifications we offer:

Real Stories from Learners

See how Apprenticeships have helped real people start successful careers. Hear from learners about their experiences, the challenges they overcame, and where they are now.

Green Skills

Aminah Ali

“Since completing this, I have learnt different tricks and tips that I now implement into my spreadsheets, which help me carry out my day-to-day tasks more effectively.” Read More

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Learning & Development

Laura Riley

“It was amazing to see how her confidence grew over the 18 months that she was on programme.” Read More

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Management

Karl Rudakov

“I’ve done lots of internal training, but nothing accredited. And sometimes when you go for jobs, they say you need a degree or a relevant qualification. I haven’t got a degree, so this helps me tick that box." Read More

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