# Alliance Learning

> Apprenticeship and training provider in Horwich, Bolton, Greater Manchester (UK). Ofsted rated Good (June 2024). Part of the University of Bolton Group. Apprenticeships from Level 2 up to degree level, mainly engineering and manufacturing, plus accredited commercial training courses for employers.

- Website: https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk (the old alliancelearning.com address is no longer used)
- Address: The Hurst Building, Horwich Loco Estate, Chorley New Road, Horwich, Bolton BL6 5UE
- Phone: 01204 696744
- UKPRN: 10000238
- Founded 1966; trains around 300 apprentices and 6,000 people on short courses each year
- Serves: Bolton, Wigan, Chorley, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and the North West

## For young people looking for an apprenticeship

- [Current apprenticeship vacancies](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/vacancies): live vacancies with local employers; each has pay, hours, location and how to apply
- [Register your interest](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/registerinterest): the first step to applying; our team then matches you to vacancies and gives guidance
- [How to apply](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/apply-online)
- [Apprenticeships overview](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/apprenticeships)
- [Your apprenticeship journey](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/your-apprenticeship-journey)
- [Apprenticeships for school leavers / GCSE students](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/apprenticeship-vacancies-for-gcse-students)
- [Women in engineering](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/women-in-engineering)

## Apprenticeship programmes

- [Engineering technician apprenticeships](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/engineering-technician-apprenticeships)
- [Engineering fitter (Level 3)](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/engineering-fitter-level-3)
- [Engineering maintenance technician](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/engineering-maintenance-technician)
- [Mechatronics maintenance technician (Level 3)](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/advanced-mechatronics-level-3)
- [Installation and maintenance electrician (Level 3)](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/installation-and-maintenance-electrician-level-3)
- [Metal fabricator (Level 3)](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/metal-fabricator-level-3)
- [Fabrication and welding operative (Level 2)](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/fabrication-welding-operative-level-2)
- [Machinist (Level 3)](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/advanced-machinist-level-3)
- [Maintenance operative (Level 2)](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/maintenance-operative-level-2)
- [Engineering design technician](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/engineering-design-technician)
- [Lean manufacturing](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/lean-manufacturing)
- [Team leading apprenticeships](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/team-leading-apprenticeships)

## For employers

- [Information for employers](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/information-for-employers)
- [Apprenticeship funding](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/apprenticeship-funding)
- [Develop your workforce through apprenticeships](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/develop-workforce-through-apprenticeships)
- [Employer FAQs](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/frequently-asked-questions-by-employers)
- [Training courses](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/training-courses): CMI, RTITB, IPAF, PASMA, IOSH, NEBOSH, first aid, forklift, health and safety
- [Book a course](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course)

## About

- [About us](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/about-us)
- [Ofsted 2024: Good](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/ofsted-2024)
- [Learner case studies](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/learner-case-studies)
- [Contact us](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/page/contactus)

## Live apprenticeship vacancies (1)

- [Metal Fabricator Apprentice - AV Metals, BL2](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/vacancies/detail/vc0994-metal-fabricator-apprentice-av-metals-bl2-994): AV Metals; Bolton; £312.00 per week

## Upcoming training courses (next date for each)

- [IPAF 2 Machines](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/ipaf-2-machines-2026-11-16-14231/register): 2026-11-16
- [RTITB Fork Lift Truck Novice Counterbalance](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/rtitb-fork-lift-truck-novice-counterbalance-2026-11-16-2026-11-20-14218/register): 2026-11-16
- [ECITB / CCNSG Safety Passport](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/ecitb-ccnsg-safety-passport-2026-11-16-2026-11-17-14176/register): 2026-11-16
- [First Aid at Work](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/first-aid-at-work-2026-11-16-2026-11-18-14189/register): 2026-11-16
- [IOSH Working Safely](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/iosh-working-safely-2026-11-16-14197/register): 2026-11-16
- [CMI Level 3 Award in Leadership & Management](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/cmi-level-3-award-in-leadership-management-2026-11-17-2026-12-01-13950/register): 2026-11-17
- [RTITB Fork Lift Truck Refresher Counterbalance](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/rtitb-fork-lift-truck-refresher-counterbalance-2026-11-19-14210/register): 2026-11-19
- [Safe use of Overhead Pendant Crane & Hoist](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/safe-use-of-overhead-pendant-crane-hoist-2026-11-20-14205/register): 2026-11-20
- [ECITB / CCNSG Safety Passport Renewal](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/ecitb-ccnsg-safety-passport-renewal-2026-11-23-14178/register): 2026-11-23
- [6160-02 Confined Space Novice Medium Risk with City & Guilds Assessment](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/6160-02-confined-space-novice-medium-risk-with-city-guilds-assessment-2026-11-23-2026-11-24-14183/register): 2026-11-23
- [Confined Space Novice Medium Risk with Escape Breathing Apparatus](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/confined-space-novice-medium-risk-with-escape-breathing-apparatus-2026-11-23-2026-11-24-14181/register): 2026-11-23
- [First Aid at Work Requalification](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/first-aid-at-work-requalification-2026-11-23-2026-11-24-14191/register): 2026-11-23
- [Mental Health First Aid](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/mental-health-first-aid-2026-11-25-2026-11-26-14195/register): 2026-11-25
- [Confined Space Low Risk](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/confined-space-low-risk-2026-11-25-14180/register): 2026-11-25
- [First Aid Emergency at Work](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/first-aid-emergency-at-work-2026-11-25-14194/register): 2026-11-25
- [PASMA Mobile Tower Scaffolding](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/pasma-mobile-tower-scaffolding-2026-11-26-14202/register): 2026-11-26
- [Fire Marshal/Warden](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/fire-marshal-warden-2026-11-27-14185/register): 2026-11-27
- [RTITB Fork Lift Truck Novice Reach](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/rtitb-fork-lift-truck-novice-reach-2026-11-30-2026-12-04-14203/register): 2026-11-30
- [City & Guilds 18th Edition 2382-22](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/city-guilds-18th-edition-2382-22-2026-12-07-2026-12-09-14245/register): 2026-12-07
- [IOSH Fire Safety for Managers](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/iosh-fire-safety-for-managers-2026-12-10-14260/register): 2026-12-10
- [Manual Handling Half Day](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/manual-handling-half-day-2026-12-11-14254/register): 2026-12-11
- [Asbestos Awareness](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/asbestos-awareness-2026-12-11-14255/register): 2026-12-11
- [RTITB Fork Lift Truck Experienced Counterbalance](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/rtitb-fork-lift-truck-experienced-counterbalance-2026-12-15-2026-12-17-14265/register): 2026-12-15
- [Mental Health First Aid Refresher](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/mental-health-first-aid-refresher-2026-12-16-14258/register): 2026-12-16
- [Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/site-supervisor-safety-training-scheme-2026-12-21-2026-12-22-14244/register): 2026-12-21
- [6160-02 Confined Space Novice Medium Risk Requalification](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/6160-02-confined-space-novice-medium-risk-requalification-2026-12-21-14250/register): 2026-12-21
- [6160-09 City & Guilds Confined Space Medium Risk Entrant & Entry Controller (Top Person/Man) Requalification](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/6160-09-city-guilds-confined-space-medium-risk-entrant-entry-controller-top-person-man-requalification-2026-12-21-14251/register): 2026-12-21
- [Confined Space Requalification Medium Risk with Escape Breathing Apparatus](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/confined-space-requalification-medium-risk-with-escape-breathing-apparatus-2026-12-21-14249/register): 2026-12-21
- [RTITB Fork Lift Truck Experienced Reach](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/rtitb-fork-lift-truck-experienced-reach-2027-01-04-2027-01-06-14310/register): 2027-01-04
- [Abrasive Wheels Half Day - Fixed & Portable Wheels](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/abrasive-wheels-half-day-fixed-portable-wheels-2027-01-08-14297/register): 2027-01-08
- [[QPEO2/037] Maintaining Electrical Equipment/Systems](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/qpeo2-037-maintaining-electrical-equipment-systems-2027-01-08-2027-02-26-13958/register): 2027-01-08
- [IOSH Managing Safely Refresher](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/iosh-managing-safely-refresher-2027-01-11-14307/register): 2027-01-11
- [CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/cmi-level-5-certificate-in-management-leadership-2027-01-12-2027-02-16-13951/register): 2027-01-12
- [Site Manager Safety Training Scheme](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/site-manager-safety-training-scheme-2027-01-18-2027-01-22-14290/register): 2027-01-18
- [IOSH Managing Safely](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/iosh-managing-safely-2027-01-18-2027-01-25-14306/register): 2027-01-18
- [IOSH Vision Zero](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/iosh-vision-zero-2027-01-21-14484/register): 2027-01-21
- [IPAF MEWP Harness Awareness & User](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/ipaf-mewp-harness-awareness-user-2027-01-22-14315/register): 2027-01-22
- [IOSH Managing Sustainably](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/iosh-managing-sustainably-2027-01-25-2027-01-26-14309/register): 2027-01-25
- [Working at Heights](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/working-at-heights-2027-01-29-14298/register): 2027-01-29
- [City & Guilds Portable Appliance Testing 2377-77](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/city-guilds-portable-appliance-testing-2377-77-2027-02-22-2027-02-23-14463/register): 2027-02-22
- [Train the Trainer –CMI Recognised Programme](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/train-the-trainer-cmi-recognised-programme-2027-03-02-2027-03-10-13947/register): 2027-03-02
- [City & Guilds Level 2 Award in Welding](https://www.alliancelearning.co.uk/course/city-guilds-level-2-award-in-welding-2027-04-07-2027-07-28-13963/register): 2027-04-07