Apprenticeships
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Delivering high-quality apprenticeship and private training for learners and employers for over 40 years. With personal, flexible support and small group teaching that make real careers happen.
Accounting
Business
Customer Service
Leadership & Management
Accounting Apprenticeships
ACO offers apprenticeships in Accounting at Levels 2, 3 and 4. ACO deliver recognised Association of Accounting Technician qualifications (AAT) as part of a learner’s apprenticeship. Suitable for any Accounting role; such as Chartered and Management Account roles.
Business Administration Apprenticeships
ACO offers Business apprenticeships at Levels 2, 3 and 4 via City and Guilds qualifications. Gain recognised City and Guilds qualifications as part of this route. Suitable for roles where administration is a large part of work completed, regardless of industry, with multiple routes to progression.
Customer Service Apprenticeships
ACO offers Customer Service apprenticeships and delivers City and Guilds qualifications at level 2 and 3 as part of this apprenticeship.
Suitable for roles in which customer interaction is key.
Leadership & Management Apprenticeships
ACO offers prestigious Institute of Leadership and Management qualifications (ILM) to apprentices following this route. Suitable for those in a leadership/management roles and show evidence of prior level/skills.
ACO has successfully delivered apprenticeships in Accounting, Business, Leadership and Management and other routes since 1985 and consistently produces excellent results. We have experienced, qualified staff and small-group training, with in-person and blended options to suit everyone.
Apply for an apprenticeship
If you’re interested in applying for an apprenticeship vacancy with ACO, please get in touch.
Why an apprenticeship?
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Earn & Learn
Receive a wage while developing valuable workplace skills
Gain Qualifications
Achieve recognised qualifications valued by employers.
Build Experience
Develop practical, hands-on experience with an approved employer.
Develop Key Skills
Strengthen transferable skills for work and everyday life.
Plan Your Future
Start building a long-term career path.
Train Without Debt
Benefit from funded training without student debt.
Grow In Confidence
Build confidence through learning, achievement, and skills development.
What to expect
Employment from day one
You'll be employed by an employer from the start of your apprenticeship.
Apprentice pay
You'll be paid at least the appropriate National Minimum Wage for apprentices.
Training time
Around 20% of your time will be spent training with ACO towards your qualifications.
Personalised learning
High staff-to-learner ratio, with small-group and often one-to-one training, plus blended learning options depending on your route and job role.
Ongoing support
Support from an allocated training adviser who visits regularly to carry out reviews.
Skills development
Encouragement to learn, grow and develop your skills throughout the programme.
Typical duration
Apprenticeships usually last one to two years, depending on the level.
Recognised outcome
On completion you'll gain a nationally recognised qualification.
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