Business & Management
Business Administrator
Business Administrators possess a number of highly transferable set of skills, knowledge and behaviours that can be applied to a number of sectors.
Customer Services Specialist
A Customer Service Specialists main role is to provide professional customer support within all sectors and organisations.
Operations / Departmental Manager
An Operations/Departmental Manager is someone who manages teams and/or projects, and achieving operational or departmental goals and objectives.
Customer Service Practitioner
The role of a customer service practitioner is to deliver high quality products and services to the customers of their organisation.
Team Leader / Supervisor
A team leader / supervisor is a first line management role, with operational/project responsibilities or responsibility for managing a team to deliver a clearly defined outcome.
Procurement and Supply Assistant
This occupation is found in all organisations where goods and/or services need to be sourced and purchased in line with national or international procurement laws, or internal governance processes.
Improvement Leader
Improvement Leaders are responsible for developing improvement strategy, providing leadership in improvement for the business and for coaching and supporting Improvement Specialists in advanced analysis.
Education, Children & Young People
Early Years Educator
Early Years Educators, are highly trained professionals who play a vital role in the development and learning of young children.
Children, Young People and Families Practitioner
As a practitioner you will be working with children, young people and families, including carers, to achieve positive and sustainable change in their lives.
Children, Young People and Families Manager
As a Children, Young People and Family Manager you will ensure direction, alignment and commitment within your own practice, your team(s), your organisation and across partnerships to help children, young people and families aspire to do their best and achieve sustainable change.
Learning and Skills Teacher
The Learning and Skills Teacher (LST) is ‘dual-professional’, having first achieved competence in a vocational or subject specialism and then subsequently trained as a teacher.
Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistants work in Primary, Special and Secondary education across all age ranges encompassing special educational needs and emotional vulnerabilities.
Early Years Practitioner
This occupation is found in a range of private and public settings including; full day care, children’s centres, pre-schools, reception classes, playgroups, nursery schools, home based provision, hospitals, social care settings, out of school environments and local authority provision to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements set by government for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5 in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Engineering
Engineering Operative
Engineering Operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector, allowing employers to grow their business while developing a workforce with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance and sustain the sector.
Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician
Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technicians covers 7 roles: Electrical Technicians; Mechanical Technicians; Control & Instrumentation Technicians; Wind Turbine Technicians Electrical System and Process Control Technicians; Electromechanical Technicians and Plant Operations Technicians.
Engineering Technician
Engineering Technicians take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake within the limits of their personal authority.
Metal Fabricator
This occupation is found in the advanced manufacturing engineering and engineering construction sectors.
Health Care & Health Science
Adult Care Worker
Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives.
Lead Adult Care Worker
Lead Adult Care Workers are the frontline staff who help adults with care and support needs to achieve their personal goals and live as independently and safely as possible, enabling them to have control and choice in their lives.
Lead Practitioner in Adult Care
The Lead Practitioner in Adult Care will guide and inspire team members to make positive differences to someone’s life when they are faced with physical, practical, social, emotional, psychological or intellectual challenges.
Leader in Adult Care
A Leader in Adult Care has responsibility for managing community or residential based services. This role has a large element of leadership, whether with other care workers and networks or in leading the service itself.
Manufacturing & Food Manufacturing
Food and Drink Process Operator
Food and Drink Process Operators work in one of the largest, most dynamic and fastest growing sectors of industry.
Packhouse Line Leader
The Packhouse Line Leader is a key supervisory role, helping the company operate efficiently.
Furniture Manufacturer
Furniture Manufacturers must be dexterous, have a good work ethic and able to demonstrate their ability to work individually and as part of a team.
Lean Manufacturing Operative
A Lean Manufacturing Operative will be expected to carry out their work safely and meet the exacting quality standards demanded in a fast paced and efficient processing environment and develop into a multi-skilled operator through process ownership.
Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician
Prosthetic and Orthotic Technicians use the specification/ prescription provided to make devices that aid movement, correct deformity and relieve discomfort for adults and children.
Food and Drink Technical Operator
This occupation is found in the food and drink manufacturing sector.
Companies are in the main large. They may produce one type of food and drink product or a range of products. Products may include biscuits, cakes, confectionary, fresh fruit, ready-to-eat and ready-to cook food, sandwiches, salads, soft drinks, and wraps.
Transport and Logistics
Port Operative
Port Operatives have key roles in enabling businesses to deliver on time and safely.
Supply Chain Warehouse Operative
Warehouse Operatives work in a variety of warehouse environments.
Supply Chain Operator
This is an entry-level apprenticeship which provides the foundation knowledge skills & experience for the role of Supply Chain Operator within occupational areas in the Supply Chain industry.
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Why Apprenticeships Are a Smart Career Move in 2025
As the world of work evolves, so too do the pathways into rewarding, long-term careers. In 2025, apprenticeships are no longer seen as an alternative to higher education—they’re a first-choice option for thousands of ambitious individuals looking to gain real skills, real experience, and real results.
At Springfield Training, we’ve seen first-hand how apprenticeships empower learners and meet the demands of today’s job market. Here’s why apprenticeships are a smart career move in 2025—and why they might be the perfect fit for you.
1. Earn While You Learn
One of the biggest advantages of an apprenticeship is that you get paid while you train. Rather than racking up student debt, you’ll be earning a wage from day one—while building skills that employers value.
In 2025, with the cost of living on everyone’s mind, apprenticeships offer a practical, financially sound alternative to traditional study routes.
2. Hands-On Experience That Employers Want
Employers are looking for people who can hit the ground running. Apprenticeships offer real-world experience, not just theory, so you’ll finish your programme with proven workplace skills—and often a job offer.
At Springfield, our apprentices work with real employers in sectors like business, healthcare, IT, and education—gaining the confidence and competence they need to thrive.
3. Recognised Qualifications
An apprenticeship isn’t just on-the-job learning. You’ll also work toward nationally recognised qualifications, from Level 2 all the way up to Degree Level.
That means you’ll graduate with more than just experience—you’ll have the credentials to back it up.
4. Pathways Across Multiple Industries
Apprenticeships in 2025 go far beyond traditional trades. Whether you’re passionate about digital marketing, early years education, project management, or engineering, there’s likely an apprenticeship that fits your career goals.
At Springfield Training, we offer a wide range of programmes tailored to meet the needs of today’s growing industries.
5. Clear Progression and Long-Term Security
Many of our learners don’t just complete an apprenticeship—they build lasting careers. Employers often retain apprentices and support their continued progression, whether that means moving into a supervisory role or continuing onto higher-level training.
In fact, more than 90% of Springfield apprentices go into full-time work or further training after completing their programme.
6. Personalised Support Every Step of the Way
At Springfield Training, we pride ourselves on offering wraparound support—from enrolment to employment. You’re never just a number to us. Our trainers and assessors work closely with every apprentice to ensure they succeed, both professionally and personally.
The Future is Skills-Based—and Apprenticeships Deliver
Employers are shifting their focus from degrees to skills, attitude, and adaptability. That’s where apprenticeships shine. You don’t just learn—you apply, improve, and grow in real environments.
In 2025, the smartest career move isn’t always a university lecture hall. It might just be the hands-on, employer-driven path of an apprenticeship.
Interested in starting your apprenticeship journey?
Explore opportunities with Springfield Training today and take your first step toward a brighter future.
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