Apprenticeship Assessment Centres

An apprenticeship is a full-time job, a real wage and a direct route into your chosen industry. Securing one requires independence and drive. While our team provides the training, assessment and employer networks, you are responsible for finding your own employer. 

The Apprenticeship Journey: Step-By-Step

Step 1 – Submit your application
Apply online for your chosen apprenticeship. Once we receive your application, our team will review it and send you a link to book a place on an assessment day. 

Step 2 – Complete your Digital Check
Check your inbox! You will receive a link to complete a Century Tech English and Maths check. This must be completed online before you attend your in-person appointment. 

Step 3 – Attend your Booked Assessment Day
Join us at one of our specialised apprenticeship centres for your practical sessions. Slots run weekly at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM:
Tuesdays – The BRDG Hub, Peterborough
Fridays – Stamford College campus 

Step 4 – Connect with your ARO
After your assessment, you’ll be paired with an Apprenticeship Recruitment Officer (ARO). They will provide expert feedback, guide your job hunt and put you forward for exclusive vacancies. 

What Happens on Your Assessment Day?

The assessment day is designed to figure out where you thrive and map out the right support. It’s broken down into four parts: 

Phase 1 – Skills Assessment
A basic, key-skills builder check for English and Maths. This is to gauge your fundamental levels and target if you need extra support. 

Phase 2 – Aptitude Testing
Sector-specific tasks tailored to the industry you want to enter. This is to see your natural practical abilities for the specific role.

Phase 3 – Informal Interview
A relaxed, low-pressure conversation about your career aspirations. To understand your background, work ethic and passion.

Phase 4 – Expert Feedback
A 1-1 review session at the end of your day. You leave with valuable insights on your performance and a clear plan of action. 

Securing an apprenticeship relies entirely on your own initiative. The apprenticeship team is here to support you, but we do not find a job for you. You need to be proactive from day one. 

• Our check-ins: We will keep in regular contact with you, but every time we speak, our first question will be: How is your job search going? We expect you to have some updates on where you are applying and how your job hunting is going. 
• The Mandatory Backup Plan – Finding an employer is highly competitive. Because the final outcome depends on your own job hunt, it is advisable to consider a backup plan, such as applying for a full-time course. If you haven’t secured an apprenticeship by September, you will start this backup course so you don’t miss out on your education. 
• The not yet approach – if your assessments show you aren’t quite ready for the workplace, or you don’t achieve the desired entry requirements, or you struggle to find an employer, it’s not a final no, it’s just a not yet. We will help you pivot to the right level of full-time courses to build your qualifications, and we have a team of student mentors and English and Maths tutors to support you.

“A highly skilled workforce is essential to Baker Perkins’ ability to compete in international markets for high-value machinery. Apprenticeships have proven over many years to be the most effective way of ensuring we have the skills we need. Our partnership with IEG ensures that our apprentice training program continues to go from strength to strength.” — Suzanne Dellar, Director of HR at Baker Perkins.