This Intermediate and Advanced Level Apprenticeship has been developed to train new entrants and upskill the existing workforce to the industry recognised standard of competency in Rail Services, to meet current and future skills. Intermediate Level Apprentices will train in Passenger Services, Driving, Signal Operations, Shunting, Control Room Operations jobs. Advanced Level Apprentices will train as a Rail Supervisor. Read More

Whilst the UK has the largest e-learning industry in the EU, with more than 400 companies specialising in e-learning for the corporate market generating over £540 million in 2011, there is no clear qualification pathway to train e-learning designers. In addition whilst industry is moving strongly into e-learning there is only limited take up of high quality e-learning and blended learning strategies in further and adult learning as a result of a lack of capability and capacity in the sector. The Higher Apprenticeship in Digital Learning Design has been designed with the employers to addres... Read More

The waste management and recycling industry faces some key challenges: Public perception of a dirty and low skilled industry Legal and environmental drivers pushing for more sophisticated waste management solutions Developing a workforce capable of operating and maintaining high tech plant & processes Increasingly, new recruits need higher levels skills Industry expansion The purpose of the Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeship is to support the industry to address these challenges by developing occupational competence in a wide range of Operative and Supervisor level job roles i... Read More

The water industry faces some key challenges including an ageing workforce, ageing infrastructure, a need to embrace new technologies to meet low carbon targets and a skills deficit in craft and technical roles. The purpose of this Intermediate and Advanced Apprenticeship is to support the industry to address these challenges by developing occupational competence in a wide range of job roles in the industry. Read More

The Intermediate and Advanced Fencing Apprenticeship provide learners with the skills and knowledge to become qualified fence installers and supervisors. It is a requirement for all entrants into the industry to complete the Level 2/3 Diploma in Fencing prior to working alone. The minimum duration for the Intermediate Apprenticeship is 15 months and the Advanced Apprenticeship is 18 months. Within the Intermediate Apprenticeship there are two routes - Fencing and Vehicle Restraint Systems. Jobs include: Fencing within agriculture, construction or security. Learners can progress from the I... Read More

This new Apprenticeship framework has been introduced to encourage new life into the Vehicle Restoration industry following demand from employers. This is due to the need to replace its ageing workforce as well as the need to bring in new employees because of growth within the industry. The Apprenticeship framework will train Intermediate Level apprentices (Level 2) into the role of a Vehicle Restoration Technician and Advanced Level apprentices (Level3) into the role of a Vehicle Restoration Specialist Technician. Read More

The Trade Business Services Intermediate framework at Level 2 has been designed to provide apprentices with the knowledge, skills and understanding they require to carry out their job role and support future progression within the sector. Apprentices taking this framework will train as Trade Business Depot Personnel within in a business-to-business environment usually trading out of depots/warehouses. The role of Depot personnel within Trade Businesses can cover multiple functions which may include elements of: customer services; administration; business development and customer accounts ma... Read More

Reliable transport keeps people, goods, services and the economy running smoothly. The industry relies on a steady flow of new entrants and apprentices into the Automotive Retail Sector to help meet this need. Middle managers are needed across the Automotive Retail Sector in sales, after sales, vehicle parts, fleet control, vehicle body and repair workshops and vehicle maintenance and repair workshops. Their job is to recruit and retain skilled staff, increase customer loyalty and to help the business to remain competitive. This framework provides a career path for middle management at leve... Read More

The industry relies on a steady flow of new entrants and apprentices to help meet the skills needs of employers and to replace an aging workforce. Intermediate Level Apprentices at Level 2 (Service Technician) and Advanced Level Apprentices at Level 3 (Diagnostic Technician) will learn how to diagnose, test and repair a range of vehicles including light and heavy vehicles, trailers, motorcycles, caravans and motorhomes. Read More

Public Relations (PR) concerns the reputation of organisations and individuals in relation to their public perception and the views of their various publics. It is an organised attempt to influence the behaviour and opinions of stakeholders and stakeholder groups, through short-term and long-term engagement activities. This apprenticeship provides a foundation in PR for new entrants and existing workers in the PR profession. Successful apprentices will be able to progress to further education, should they wish to do so, as well as progress towards membership of a PR professional body. Thi... Read More