Industrial activity in the past half century has created serious ecological problems. The list includes global warming, ozone depletion, loss of biodiversity, natural resource scarcity, air pollution, acid rain and toxic waste, to name just a few challenges. The Higher Apprenticeship framework for Engineering Environmental Technologies at Level 4 will train people to improve our manufacturing environmental performance (Manufacturing Engineering), specify and advise on better insulated low carbon domestic and industrial accommodation (Construction and the Built Environment) and propose ... Read More

This framework for Composite Engineering at Level 3 has been designed to provide the skills, knowledge and competence requirements to work in the manufacture of composites at an appropriate level within the manufacturing and engineering sectors in Wales. Read More

The Engineering Construction Foundation Apprenticeship Framework is recognised within the industry as an entry route for individuals to attain the minimum skills required to support work on engineering construction sites. It is particularly ideal as a progression route into the industry's Level 3 Apprenticeship framework for those individuals who do not meet the Entry Criteria for the Level 3 Apprenticeship. The framework provides users with consistent guidelines under which to work to achieve and maintain the standards and levels of knowledge and competencies required by the industr... Read More

The Engineering Construction Level 3 Apprenticeship Framework is recognised within the industry as one of the best routes for entrants to attain the skills required to work on engineering construction sites, including offshore installations. The framework provides users with consistent guidelines under which to work to achieve and maintain the standards and levels of knowledge and competencies required by the industry. The occupations covered by this framework are as follows:

Craft:

Pipefitting; Rigging (Moving Loads); Plating; Mechanical Fitting; ... Read More

The Process Manufacturing Framework provides work based training for young people and adults to undertake key technical, operational and maintenance roles in the Chemical, Petro-chemical, Pharmaceutical, Refinery and other related process industries. There are two levels of Apprenticeship contained in this framework:

• The Foundation Apprenticeship (Level 2) in Process Manufacturing (usually take 15 to 24 months to complete)
• The Apprenticeship (Level 3) in Process Manufacturing (usually takes 24 to 36 months to complete)

The framework contains details ... Read More

This framework has been designed by employers to attract new people into the sector at Levels 2 and 3, to upskill the existing workforce and to create career routes to higher level jobs to retain staff and professionalise the travel services industry. Foundation Apprentices will work as leisure or business travel consultants, travel advisers, bookings/reservations administrators, customer services advisers (in travel) or overseas resort representatives. Apprentices will work in senior leisure or business consultant roles, senior customer service/travel adviser roles, as team leaders or seni... Read More

The framework is designed for individuals looking to improve their knowledge and skillset. Entry routes are not pre-defined and learners wishing to pursue the framework could come from a range of backgrounds with a variety of qualifications (both academic and vocational). This apprenticeship also provides a progression route for learners who may have completed an Apprenticeship in Outdoor Programmes and is also suitable potential career changers. This framework is suitable for candidates with the intention of moving into or towards managerial positions within centres and/ or working ... Read More

This apprenticeship framework provides a work based professional route to train senior practitioners and managers in the hair and beauty sector, particularly in hairdressing roles.   Read More

This framework has been designed as a nationally recognised training programme that offers a route of entry into the Community Development sector in Wales. It is appropriate for those striving to work in the, private, public, voluntary and community sector.. The framework requires the successful completion of a number of components, including a nationally recognised qualification, which is independently assessed and certificated. Successful completers will have the knowledge and skills that are applicable to their role and be able to operate as an effective employee in the Community De... Read More

The Wood Industry framework provides work based training for young people and adults to undertake key technical and practical roles in the Wood and Timber industry. There are two levels of Apprenticeship contained in this framework:

• The Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in the Wood and Timber Industry takes a minimum duration of 18 months but can take up to 24 months to complete.
• The Level 3 Apprenticeship in Wood and Timber Industry (usually takes 24-36 months to complete).

The framework contains details of the vocational qualifications, knowledge b... Read More