Frameworks

Print and Printed Packaging

24th June 2013
The Print & Printed Packaging framework provides work based training for young people and adults to undertake key manufacturing, craft and technical roles in the Print industry. The framework contains details of the vocational qualifications, knowledge based technical qualifications, functional skills (Maths and English), personal learning and thinking skills and employee rights and responsibilities that are required for an Apprenticeship in the Print & Printed Packaging Industry. Apprentices undertake training both on and off-the-job at their workplace and some training can a... Read More

Higher Broadcast Technology

6th June 2013
Short Creative Industries have customarily relied on graduates to meet their higher skills needs. This Higher Apprenticeship at Level 6 has been developed to address the skills gaps and succession planning in the broadcast industry, across broadcast engineering roles. It is being introduced to bring new entrants into technical roles, for both public and private sector broadcasters, and related technology companies. The job role covered by this framework is Trainee Broadcast Engineer. Read More

Higher Apprenticeship in Professional Services Level 7

2nd May 2013
This Higher Apprenticeship represents a progression route into the professional services. The professional services provide support to businesses, helping them to improve and grow. It will provide employers with a model to meet their need for a professionally qualified, highly skilled workforce by giving Higher Apprentices the required skills and knowledge, and to access a more diverse talent pool. The framework consists of 3 pathways at Level 7, in Accountancy, Audit and Tax, taking the Higher Apprentices all the way to chartered status and equipping them for a high skill career, worki... Read More

Trees and Timber

19th March 2013
The framework offers an entry route into the land-based and environmental sector which includes the trees and timber industry, providing learners entering the profession with the skills and knowledge to work in the industry. The minimum duration for the L2 framework is 18 months and the Level 3 is 20 months. This framework may lead to job opportunities within the trees and timber industry such as: an arborist, a forestry worker, tree surveyor, forest ranger or tree work supervisor. Following the successful completion of the Apprenticeship, there are many opportunities available, which cou... Read More

Nail Services

5th February 2013
The Nail Services framework provides a development pathway in Nail Services. There are two levels of Apprenticeship contained in this framework: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship A learner may work as a junior nail technician or junior manicurist. Advanced Level Apprenticeship A learner may work as a nail technician and will be able to offer a full range of nail extensions and develop specialist skills in all aspects of creative nail art, including air brushing. Their careers may take place in a variety of locations including working in nail salons, beauty salons, hair salons, s... Read More

Veterinary Nursing

17th September 2012
The Veterinary Nursing Advanced Apprenticeship framework has been designed with the industry, the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), City & Guilds and Central Qualifications to provide learners entering the profession with the skills and knowledge to become a qualified registered Veterinary Nurse. The minimum duration of the framework is 36 months. The framework also provides a progression pathway to move into animal behaviour, animal physiology, medical or surgical nursing. Job opportunities include Veterinary Nurse Small Animal, Veterinary Nurse Equine, Head Veterinary Nurse. Read More

Electrotechnical

27th June 2012
Advanced Level Apprenticeships in the Electrotechnical Industry are designed to reflect the industry's competence requirements. In this document are the following occupation framework pathways: Electrical Installation Electrical Maintenance Highway Electrical Systems Service & Maintenance Highway Electrical Systems Commissioning Successful completion of these Advanced Level Apprenticeship frameworks reflect the ability to identify and use relevant understanding, methods and skills to complete tasks and address problems that, while well defined, have a measure of complexity. This ... Read More

Vehicle Parts

1st December 2011
The efficient ordering and delivery of vehicle parts is crucial in keeping businesses running smoothly. This Apprenticeship and the qualifications within the framework, have been designed with the help of employers to ensure that it meets their needs for staff with the technical knowledge and customer service skills to help their businesses remain competitive. Intermediate Level Apprentices will train as Parts Operatives, Parts Sales/Telesales Representatives. Advanced Level Apprentices will train as Parts Advisers. Read More

Vehicle Fitting

1st December 2011
Vehicle Fitters provide a fast and efficient service to customers with busy lives and to businesses operating vans, trucks and buses. More technicians at level 2 and 3 are needed to replace those who leave or retire and to upskill the existing workforce. At level 2, Motor Vehicle Fitters will ensure that batteries, exhausts and wheels are fit for purpose and Fast Fit Technicians will specialise in inspecting and replacing tyres ensuring that vehicles are safe and fuel efficient. At level 3 supervisors will manage teams, check the work of technicians and carry out the full range of services ... Read More

Security Systems

2nd September 2011
This Apprenticeship is designed to provide apprentices with the skills to work in the Security Systems sector, designing, installing, commissioning and maintaining electronic security systems such as Intruder Alarms, CCTV, Access Control, and Fire Detection and Alarm Systems. The framework includes the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Security Systems at Level 2 and the Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Security Systems at Level 3. The Intermediate Level Apprenticeship can be completed within 24 months and job opportunities include security systems installation engineers, security sy... Read More