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Key figures
- Range of Co-op apprenticeships, from funeral team member to solicitor
- Level 2–7
- Source: Co-op (opens in a new tab)
- Length of the Level 3 customer team leader apprenticeship
- 18 months
- Source: Co-op (opens in a new tab)
Overview
Co-op is owned by its members and runs food stores, funeral homes and legal services, among other businesses. Its apprenticeships reach a surprising range of careers.
The apprenticeships
| Apprenticeship | Level | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Customer team leader (food stores) | 3 | 18 months |
| Funeral team member | 2 | Not stated |
| Funeral director | 3 | Not stated |
| Food technologist, with a BSc (Hons) | 6 | 3 years |
| Solicitor | 7 | 6 years |
The support centre also runs apprenticeships in property, finance, engineering, project management, HR, supply chain and marketing.
Who can apply
Co-op says its apprenticeships are open to school leavers, college leavers and graduates. It doesn’t publish pay on its apprenticeships page, so check each role.
What they do
Co-op runs food stores, funeral homes and legal services, among other businesses, and is owned by its members. It offers apprenticeships across these businesses and its support centre.
Apprenticeships they offer
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Customer team leader
Food stores
A Level 3 apprenticeship in Co-op Food.
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Funeral team member or funeral director
Funeralcare
Funeral Team Member at Level 2 or Funeral Director at Level 3.
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Food technologist
Food technology
A Level 6 apprenticeship with a BSc (Hons) degree from Sheffield Hallam University, studying one day a week.
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Solicitor apprenticeship
Legal services
A Level 7 apprenticeship leading to becoming a fully qualified solicitor.
Career areas
Entry requirements
We have not found entry requirements published in a form we can verify for this employer. They usually vary by programme, so check each role's details on the official site.
Who can apply
- Co-op says its apprenticeships are open to school leavers, college leavers and graduates.
- Co-op says it will never ask applicants to pay for visa sponsorship or recruitment costs.
Our tips for Co-op
- Co-op covers very different areas, from stores and funeral care to law and food science, so look beyond the shop floor.
- The solicitor apprenticeship takes six years but leads to becoming a fully qualified solicitor, without a law degree first.
- Co-op doesn't publish pay on its apprenticeships page, so check each role.
Summary
- Co-op runs apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 across food stores, funeral care, food technology and legal services.
- Its customer team leader apprenticeship is Level 3 and takes 18 months.
- A Level 6 food technologist apprenticeship includes a BSc (Hons) from Sheffield Hallam University.
- Its six-year Level 7 solicitor apprenticeship leads to becoming a fully qualified solicitor.
Questions about Co-op apprenticeships
What apprenticeships does Co-op offer?
Apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7, including customer team leader in food stores, funeral team member and funeral director, food technologist and solicitor, plus support centre roles.
Can you become a solicitor through a Co-op apprenticeship?
Yes. Co-op runs a six-year Level 7 solicitor apprenticeship that leads to becoming a fully qualified solicitor.
Does Co-op do degree apprenticeships?
Yes. Its Level 6 food technologist apprenticeship takes three years and includes a BSc (Hons) from Sheffield Hallam University. Read our degree apprenticeships guide.
Who can apply for a Co-op apprenticeship?
Co-op says its apprenticeships are open to school leavers, college leavers and graduates.
Sources and review
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