The North East has been designated as an AI Growth Zone, with public statements pointing to potential investment of up to £30 billion and more than 5,000 high-skilled jobs being brought to the region. Access Training – Part of the University of Sunderland, has launched a new AI & Automation apprenticeship programme to help businesses start their AI journey to improve efficiency, reduce manual workload and safely introduce AI into day-to-day operations.
The apprenticeship focuses on practical application, enabling learners to identify inefficiencies, develop solutions and implement automation within their role including:
- Automating repetitive admin and manual tasks
- Streamlining processes to save time and reduce errors, and
- Using AI to generate insights and support decisions.
Learners develop real, transferable skills that directly impact business performance while building confidence in modern AI tools and helping to optimise the processes in the business.
The Level 4 apprenticeship runs over 18 months and is delivered through a mix of classroom & remote sessions, regular 1-2-1 reviews and workplace-based learning. Learners build skills in automation, data, AI tools and process improvement, applying these directly to real business tasks. Structured training is combined with practical projects to ensure consistent progress and clear impact.
All work completed will be related to the learners role within the business and we do not get them to complete extra assignments or exams but rather develop their occupational competence through practical application.
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