Frameworks

IT Users

4th April 2017
This apprenticeship programme is designed for new entrants to roles in which they will be working with IT systems and software in a non-technical capacity. The framework offers a wide range of optional units that the Apprentice can study to match their particular organisational and job role requirements. Available at Levels 2 and 3, the framework is suitable for those in Office Support, Personal Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Website Technician, Teaching Assistant, Sale and Marketing or Helpdesk Support in a wide range of industries.   Read More

Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced Beauty Practices

31st March 2017
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Signmaking

27th March 2017
The Signmaking Framework provides work based training for young people and adults to undertake key technical and operational roles in the Signmaking Industries. There are two levels of Apprenticeship contained in this framework:
  • The Foundation Apprenticeship in Signmaking (Level 2) (Usually takes 12 months to complete)
  • The Apprenticeship in Signmaking (Level 3) (Usually takes 24 months to complete)
The framework contains details of vocational qualifications, knowledge based technical qualifications, Essential Skills Wales (Communication, Applicat... Read More

Nuclear Working

27th March 2017
The Nuclear Working Apprenticeship Framework provides work based training for young people and adults wishing to enter the nuclear sector. Apprentices would undertake skills and knowledge training in one of the following two areas, nuclear decommissioning or radiation protection. There is one level of Apprenticeship contained in this framework:
  • The Foundation Level Apprenticeship (Level 2) in Nuclear Working (will take a minimum of between takes 12 to 24 months to complete)
The framework contains details of vocational qualifications; knowledge based technical qua... Read More

Higher Apprenticeship in Probate

23rd March 2017
This framework provides qualifications for those working in the provision of probate. Achieving this apprenticeship will help to build a professional career in probate law and work on a range of standard non-contentious matters as a Probate Technician. Probate Technicians support the fee earning activities of a principal probate practitioner by working on a brief defined by the supervisor to action legal and tax procedures related to the administration of an estate.The work involves dealing with the affairs of a deceased person (“estate”) and liaising with their representatives (execu... Read More

Information Technology Solutions Development and Support

10th March 2017
This Apprenticeship Framework at Level 5 provides the skills and knowledge required to operate as a professional in the field of IT solution development. Typical job roles include: computer programmer Instsoftware developer systems analyst; software  engineer web designer mobile application support Read More

Professional Cuisine

15th February 2017
The Level 4 Diploma in Professional Cuisine provides a progression route for senior chefs, allowing them to demonstrate skills in all aspects of the subject area, including: the sourcing, preparation and storage of all food types; mentoring key support staff in a professional kitchen and managing budgets. The chefs will also be required to plan, prepare and produce complex and innovative dishes for an event and critically reflect on their own performance Read More

Rail Traction and Rolling Stock Engineering

18th November 2016
The purpose of the Foundation and Apprenticeship in Rail Traction and Rolling Stock Engineering is to train new entrants and upskill the existing workforce to the industry recognised standard of competency at Level 2 and Level 3 in rail traction and rolling stock engineering. The pathways within this framework cover semi-skilled and fully skilled job roles in these areas. Traction and rolling stock workers (Level 2) and skilled Technicians (Level 3) play a key role in ensuring that the locomotives, carriages and multiple unit rolling stock are maintained in good working order. It is vital t... Read More

Rail Engineering Overhead Line Construction

18th November 2016
The purpose of the Foundation and Apprenticeship - Rail Engineering Overhead Line Construction is to train apprentices and upskill the existing workforce to the industry recognised standard of competency at Level 2 & 3 in the rail infrastructure engineering discipline of overhead line construction. The pathways within this framework cover semi-skilled and fully skilled job roles in these areas. Overhead line workers (Level 2) and skilled technicians (Level 3) play a key role in ensuring that the infrastructure systems that make up the overhead line equipment in the rail network are ... Read More

Land Based Engineering

18th October 2016
The Apprenticeship offers an entry route into the industry and provides the skills and knowledge required to support future progression within the industry. The minimum duration for the Foundation Apprenticeship is 24 months and Apprenticeship is 15 months. The Diploma in Work-based Land-based Engineering included within the framework has routes which apprentices may select depending on the area of employment; these are reflected in jobs such as: service technician, sports/groundcare technician, demonstrator, independent technician or workshop supervisor/manager. Following successful ... Read More