A Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) offers the opportunity to gain quality training and a recognised higher qualification while in paid employment.  

Southern Regional College has been liaising with the Department for the Economy (DfE) on a new initiative to address the skills gaps at Level 4 and 5 within various industry sectors in Northern Ireland, thereby creating an alternative route to University.

This development work has evolved into a fit for purpose Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) programme with targeted qualifications between Level 4 (HNC equivalent) to Level 8 (PhD equivalent), which meets the needs of business and provides realistic progression routes for the learner.

The HLA programmes are targeted at students who have achieved an academic profile to a Level 3 standard e.g A-Levels or BTEC Extended Diploma at Level 3. HLAs enable employers to train staff to the level required as well as ensuring that there are people available with strong technical and good employability skills.

As part of the entry criteria onto a HLA programme the apprentice must secure employment therefore adhering to the ‘earn-while-you-learn’ concept. The overall aim of HLAs is to equip young people with both the theoretical knowledge through the qualification and relevant work experience to be effective in any company.

The Application Portal for Higher Level Apprenticeships starting in September 2021 is OPEN!

Download the new Higher Level Apprenticeships Guide here HLA Booklet

Higher Level Apprenticeships starting September 2021

Accountancy

• Higher Level Apprenticeship -Accountancy

Applied Industrial Sciences

• Higher Level Apprenticeship Applied Industrial Science- Chemical Science

• Higher Level Apprenticeship Applied Industrial Science - Life Science 

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Computing

• Higher Level Apprenticeship - Digital Construction

Digital Marketing, Advertising and Communication

• Higher Level Apprenticeship - Digital Marketing, Advertising and Communication

Hospitality and Tourism with Specialisms

• Higher Level Apprenticeship - Hospitality & Tourism with Specalisms

Mechatronic Engineering

• An Employer's Guide to the HLA Recruitment Process

Further Information

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