Introducing the BPIF Training Learners Guide 2026
We are pleased to launch the BPIF Training Learners Guide 2026, a clear and accessible introduction to everything apprentices need to know about starting, progressing, and succeeding on an apprenticeship in print, packaging, graphics, signage, or business operations.
This new guide brings together all the essential information in one place. It explains what an apprenticeship involves, how the training works day to day, the support available, and the opportunities that open up once an apprentice completes their programme. The guide reflects the real apprentice experience and is designed to help people at every stage of their career.
BPIF Training – Learners Guide 2026
What the guide includes
The Learners Guide covers ten key areas, making it easy for apprentices and prospective learners to understand how BPIF Training works and what to expect. These include:
1. What you can expect from an apprenticeship with BPIF Training
Clear explanations of structured learning, tutor support, training plans, and how learning fits into the working week.
2. Apprenticeships for every career stage
Information for those new to work, looking to upskill, changing career, or preparing for leadership.
3. What you will learn
A breakdown of knowledge, skills, and behaviours, plus how on the job and off the job learning work together.
4. How training works
A step by step explanation of training methods, online learning, structured sessions, and examples of off the job learning.
5. What support looks like
Support from tutors and employers, safeguarding contacts, wellbeing drop in sessions, and additional external support.
6. What happens after your apprenticeship
Progression routes, higher level apprenticeships, and examples of roles and career paths within the sector.
7. How to get started
Simple steps for checking suitability, exploring apprenticeships, meeting entry requirements, and beginning the process.
8. Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to common queries about pay, hours, English and maths support, assessments, and progression.
9. Apprenticeships available with BPIF Training
An overview of the full programme offer, including technical, production, signage, workflow, leadership, and operations pathways.
10. Contact details and support
Information on who to contact for advice, guidance, or additional learning needs.
Why this guide matters
The Learners Guide has been created to help apprentices feel informed and supported from the moment they consider applying. It gives a realistic picture of what their apprenticeship journey will look like, from learning the fundamentals of the job, to building confidence, to completing their End Point Assessment.
It also highlights what sets BPIF Training apart as the UK’s largest provider of print apprenticeships, with a strong track record of high quality training and learner support.
Download the guide
The Learners Guide 2026 is now available to download.
It can be shared with prospective apprentices, parents and guardians, employers, careers advisers, and anyone exploring opportunities in print, packaging, and graphics.
Download the Learners Guide 2026 (PDF)
For more information or to speak to our team, contact [email protected] or call 01676 526 060.