This Social Enterprise framework is designed to meet the skills needs of the diverse range of social enterprises in the public, private and third sectors, in terms of stage of development, size and nature of business activities. It will support the development of both understanding of the nature and value of social enterprises and enterprising skills amongst new and/or existing members of staff, to address the challenges and opportunities faced by social enterprises in ensuring stability and growing. Given the focus on the development of enterprising skills, social enterprise apprentices wi... Read More

The farriery profession is a highly regulated industry under the Farriers (Registration) Act 1975. The Apprenticeship offers a Level 3 entry route into the profession, providing learners entering the industry with the skills and knowledge to provide a service to the horse owning public. Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship apprentices will be able to qualify as registered farriers that will allow them to set up their own business, join other farriers or progress to be an approved training farrier. The duration of the Apprenticeship is 4 years and 2 months. Read More

Vehicle Sales is big business with around 7.5 million new and used vehicles changing owners every year. As a whole the Automotive Retail Industry in the Wales turned over £4.8 billion in 2008 and Vehicle Sales accounts for 70% of that. Apprentices will work in a range of jobs in Vehicle Sales undertaking Trainee Sales Adviser and Trainee Sales Manager roles selling new and used vehicles. Customers expect excellent customer service, wide product knowledge and a good deal. Businesses expect staff to meet sales targets and build customer loyalty to help their businesses grow and remain pro... Read More

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

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This higher level apprenticeship (level 5) has been designed with the help of employers to create a non-graduate entry and progression route into craft. Its aim is to provide an alternative to the traditional HE routes into the sector and to enable learners to progress from the advanced level apprenticeship in craft to become highly skilled workers in their area of specialism.   Read More

This higher level apprenticeship (level 4) has been designed with the help of employers to create a non-graduate entry and progression route into jewellery, silversmithing and allied trades. Its aim is to enable learners to progress from the level 3 apprenticeship to become highly skilled workers in their area of specialism. Higher level apprentices will enhance and refine their skills across their area of specialism Goldsmith/Jeweller, Silversmith, Enameller, Engraver, Gem Setter, CAD/CAM worker, Polisher & Finisher, Jobbing Jeweller/Jewellery Technician, all at advanced level &n... Read More

This framework for Composite Engineering at Level 2 has been designed to provide the skills, knowledge and competence requirements for operators and semi-skilled persons to carry out composite manufacturing processes to produce sub-assemblies and whole finished composite products in Wales. Read More

The Higher Apprenticeship in Retail Management framework at Level 4 is designed to provide apprentices with the knowledge, skills and understanding they require to carry out their job role and to support their future progression as managers within the sector. Higher Level apprentices will train as:

• Sales Managers
• Specialist Retail Managers
• Independent Retail managers /Owners
• Heads of Departments (in Store)
• Store Managers operating in Multi-Disciplinary Environment
• Store operations - managing a store

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This apprenticeship has been designed with the help of employers to create a non-graduate entry route into jewellery, silversmithing and allied trades. Its aim is to increase the range of work-based learning and provide a supply of new entrants to the sector who are technically proficient in these areas. Foundation Apprentices will train as specialists in one of the following at Level 2, and have knowledge of some of the other key areas: Goldsmith/Jeweller, Silversmith, Enameller, Engraver, Gem Setter, CAD/CAM worker, Polisher & Finisher, Jobbing Jeweller/Jewellery Technician. Ap... 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 Apprenticeship is to support the industry to address these challenges by developing occupational competence in a wide range of job roles in the collection, transfer, treatment and final disp... Read More