Apprenticeships with JTL

Start a rewarding career as an electrician or plumbing and heating engineer with a JTL work-based apprenticeship.

Earn, learn, and gain hands-on experience in building services engineering.

Introduction to Apprenticeships

At JTL we are helping thousands of people in England and Wales to launch exciting careers as electricians and plumbers and heating engineers in the building services engineering sector through apprenticeship training.

Apprenticeships are work-based, government funded, training programmes for people aged 16 and over that lead to a nationally recognised qualification.

They are a great way to combine practical training in a job whilst studying. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience and learn skills that employers want, helping them to develop rewarding future careers.

As an apprentice you will work alongside experienced staff, gain job-specific skills, earn a wage and get holiday pay, and get time for study related to your role. You can start an apprenticeship with JTL at any time of the year.

Apprenticeships are suitable for you if you are just starting out in your career, or if you have been working for some time in the sector and want to get formal qualifications. They are also suitable for you if you have been working in a different sector and you are looking to change careers.

Watch our video to see how to get started with a JTL apprenticeship in six steps

Benefits of Apprenticeships

Build knowledge and skills on and off the job
Gain an industry recognised qualification
Become a qualified engineer
Earn while you learn
Receive training and support

As a JTL Apprentice you will also receive a range of benefits such as a free starter toolkit and a dedicated Training Officer who will support you throughout your studies.

You can also take advantage of free support and benefits offered by our partner organisation the JIB, as a JIB registered apprentice.

Whether you start an electrical apprenticeship or a plumbing and heating apprenticeship, you will be eligible to receive free support from the Electrical Industries Charity (EIC).

Apprenticeship Facts

To start an apprenticeship with JTL you will need to be aged 16 or over and be employed full-time in the trade you would like to complete your apprenticeship in.

You will be assigned a dedicated JTL Training Officer for the duration of your apprenticeship programme who will assess and monitor your skills on the job. In addition, you will attend a JTL training centre or approved partner college for the first part of your apprenticeship to develop the necessary theoretical knowledge and skills.

For more details see our How does it work section.

JTL electrical, and plumbing and heating apprenticeships typically take around 4 years to complete.

However, if you already hold relevant qualifications or experience in the electrical, or plumbing and heating industry, the duration may be reduced based on your prior knowledge and skills.

Apprenticeships are available for anyone aged 16 and over. They are suitable for you if you are just starting out in your career, or if you have been working for some time in the sector and want to get formal qualifications. They are also suitable for you if you have been working in a different sector and you are looking to change careers.

For detailed information about our entry requirements please click here.

JTL operates across England and Wales and partners with a range of colleges to deliver apprenticeship courses in the Building Services Engineering sector. JTL also has several of its own dedicated training centres across the country.

1 – Complete online application form

2- Pass our JTL initial assessment

3- Take an electrical colour blind test with a qualified Optician (electrical apprenticeship only)

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We train more apprentices than anyone else in the sector and pride ourselves on delivering high quality, work-based learning across England and Wales.

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Our Apprenticeship Courses

JTL specialises in delivering Level 3 electrical, and plumbing and heating apprenticeships, which typically take four years to complete.
Check out our courses to find out more.

Apprenticeship courses