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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships allow you to learn new skills while working and attending college. Get paid, gain qualifications, and receive support from experienced mentors.

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Welcome to our Apprenticeship Programme! In 2024, we have seven apprenticeships:

  • Plumber/Gas Engineer x 2
  • Electrician
  • Carpenter/Passive Fire Engineer
  • Plasterer
  • Surveyor
  • Business Administrator

Our programme is open to anyone aged 16+ living in one of our homes. No experience is needed, just a positive attitude. Training is hands-on with professionals, both in the workplace and in college.

Training takes place at Coleg y Cymoedd in Nantgarw or Ystrad Mynach College. Apprentices work across Rhondda Cynon Taff and Cardiff Bay, based in Pontypridd, Cwmbach, or Porth. Apprenticeships last between two and four years, leading to a Level 3 qualification.

Expect to learn technical skills as well as essential employment skills. You’ll have support from a college training advisor and Trivallis managers. We provide PPE and equipment, and you’ll receive a monthly salary.

The Business Administrator apprenticeship is for one year and is work-based only. You will not have to attend college to complete this apprenticeship.

Why are the apprenticeships only open to Trivallis tenants?

People who rent their home from the council or a housing association are twice as likely to be unemployed and three times as likely to be economically inactive than private renters or homeowners. As a major employer in the region and social housing provider, we see these apprenticeships as an opportunity for us to close the inequality gap by offering them exclusively to our tenants.
We anticipate that we are likely to fill these vacancies from our tenant base, however if we do not, they would go back out to advert for others to apply to.
For non-tenants and those unsuccessful in their application we will also be sharing other opportunities that are available. These include signposting to other local authority and private sector employability initiatives including apprenticeships.

Come along to our information days

Coleg y Cymoedd, Llwynypia

Thursday 25 April, 1.00 – 4.00pm and 5.00 – 8.00pm

Sobell Sports Centre, Aberdare

Tuesday 30 April, 1.00 – 4.00pm and 5.00 – 8.00pm

Trivallis, Mill Street, Pontypridd

Friday 10 May, 1.00 – 4.00pm

Cardiff Bay

One-to-one appointments will be available on Thursday 09 May at Cogan House site offices. Call the number provided in your letter to book a slot.

Running order for the information days:

  • Welcome and introduction
  • Overview from Trivallis
  • Overview from the College
  • Money Advice
  • Application process
  • Stalls and open discussions
  • Q&A and next steps

How to apply

Applications are open from Monday 22 April until Sunday 19 May 2024.

For more information about entry requirements and the application process, download the leaflet below. If you have any questions, please call us on 07554 387793 during office hours or come along to the open days.

Good luck with your application, and we hope to see you soon!

Interested in joining our apprenticeship programme?

Apply now
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Further information

Apprenticeship information pack Apprenticeship details and entry requirements Apprenticeship information days postcard

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Coleg y Cymoedd apprenticeship programme

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