APTUS Apprenticeship Programme

The salaried APTUS Apprenticeship Programme is delivered by our friends at OPITOand ECITB.

APTUS has been running for over 25 years and has provided over 2000 people the opportunity to enter both onshore and offshore careers in the energy industry. Visit the website below to find out more about the programme and the disciplines covered. You’ll also be able to see case studies of current and former apprentices as well as understanding more about their entry criteria.

You can also contact APTUS directly through their website if you wish to ask any questions or find out more information:

Technical Apprenticeships in the Energy Sector - Aptus

For further information and guidance on careers in Oil & Gas, please see the following Orion Group blogs featured on our website:

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