Levy-funded AI apprenticeships for Bristol employers. 100% funded through the Apprenticeship Levy or 95% co-funded for SMEs.
Bristol hosts major aerospace operations from Rolls-Royce, Airbus, and BAE Systems alongside creative studios like Aardman and BBC Bristol, financial services leader Hargreaves Lansdown, and emerging green tech startups. The region is leading on aerospace AI, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing.
The talent shortage is real: as AI becomes essential across predictive maintenance, renewable energy optimisation, and materials science, finding specialists who combine domain expertise with AI capability is challenging.
AI apprenticeships let Bristol employers close that gap using existing levy funds or 95% government co-funding for SMEs. Training is delivered remotely without travel disruption.
Predictive maintenance, quality analytics, and autonomous systems across the aerospace supply chain.
Customer insights, risk assessment, and portfolio optimisation powered by AI.
Generative AI tools, workflow automation, and AI-enhanced content production.
AI-powered solutions and rapid scaling for Bristol's tech startups and scaleups.
Diagnostics, patient administration, and healthcare delivery enhanced by AI.
Optimise renewable energy systems, develop sustainable materials, and tackle climate challenges.
For first-line managers who need to use data and AI tools to make better decisions, improve team performance, and lead change.
The core hands-on programme. Build, test, and deploy AI and automation solutions using Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate, or Google Workspace AI. No coding required. 15 months, fully levy-funded.
Three Level 5 apprenticeship units — AI Strategy, AI Governance, and AI Transformation — built for senior leaders. 8–12 weeks per unit, no EPA, up to £2,250 combined funding per leader. TESS Group is one of the first approved providers.
For HR, L&D, and people managers. Embed AI into recruitment, performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
Operational excellence through AI. Supply chain optimisation, process automation, quality improvement, and operational analytics.
Advanced programme for technical specialists. Machine learning engineering, neural networks, NLP, and responsible AI at scale.
Interactive training via Zoom or Teams. Your team joins from their desks in Bristol. No travel, no disruption.
For employers who prefer face-to-face, we deliver at your Bristol offices. Same programme, same quality.
Every learner gets a dedicated skills coach who understands their role, industry, and goals.
Yes. Employers with annual pay bills exceeding £3 million can use their existing levy funds. Non-levy employers receive 95% government co-funding.
No. DWP-approved providers can deliver remotely across England. TESS Group offers live, interactive sessions via Zoom or Teams.
The AI for Operations Leaders Level 4 and AI & Automation Level 4 cover predictive maintenance, quality analytics, and autonomous systems. The Level 6 Fellowship suits advanced neural network development.
Yes. Remote delivery enables cohort participation across Bristol, Bath, Filton, and the broader South West.
Every programme includes up to five qualifications: the apprenticeship standard, Microsoft Certifications, NCFE Digital Qualifications, vendor-specific credentials, and workplace evidence.
New cohorts start every 4-6 weeks. Typical timeline is 2-4 weeks from enquiry.
Whether you want to test AI apprenticeships with a small pilot or roll out across your Bristol team, we make it simple.