The Extractives and Mineral Processing framework provides work based training for young people and adults to undertake key manufacturing and technical roles in Extractive Mineral Processing and related Manufacturing Industries. There are two levels of Apprenticeship contained in this framework:

• Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Extractives and Mineral Processing
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Extractives and Mineral Processing

The framework contains details of the vocational qualifications, knowledge based technical qualifications, essential skills Wales (Communication and Application of Number) and employee rights and responsibilities that are required for an Apprenticeship in Extractives and Mineral Processing.

Apprentices undertake training both on and off-the-job at their workplace and some training can also be undertaken away from the workplace, delivered by a local training provider or a further education college.