The apprenticeship in Procurement is designed with industry to provide apprentices with the skills and knowledge required to carry out their job role and support future progression in the sector. Procurement is a pan sector function which is fundamental to all businesses, because the ability to assure value for money and effectively manage risk through strategic sourcing, purchasing and supply chain management and development activities will determine if operations continue. Following completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices may work as a Contract Analyst or Assistant Buyer, ensurin... Read More

The aim of this Apprenticeship is to train new entrants and upskill the existing workforce to the industry recognised standard of competency in Bus and Coach Engineering and Maintenance (BACEM) and to meet the industry's current and future skills needs by supporting retention, motivation and performance. Jobs roles covered by this Apprenticeship at level 2 are bus/coach mechanical service technician; bus/coach electrical service technician and bus/coach body repairer. At level 2 bus/coach technicians undertake routine activities using a range of tools and equipment to ensure that the bus... Read More

Logistics employers need to attract new talent into the industry, especially women and those from underrepresented groups, to replace those who leave or retire. This Foundation Apprenticeship has been designed to attract those who are not sure which part of the logistics sector suits them best and allows them to obtain the basic grounding before specializing. This will encourage both Apprentices and existing staff to move on to gain a Level 3 qualification in Logistics Operations or in another aspect of Logistics, to help increase productivity and profitability. Foundation Apprentices ... Read More

The purpose of this framework is to allow learners to develop the knowledge and competence skills required for working in social media and digital marketing roles. The framework will be available at Level 3 and is relevant for the following jobs: Social Media Assistant Social Media Consultant Social Media Analyst Digital Account Assistant Digital Marketing Assistant Digital Communications Officer Community Engagement Officer Read More

Employers want to make the most of everyone’s potential by attracting new talent into the industry, especially women and those from underrepresented groups and encourage existing staff to gain Level 2 qualifications. Foundation Apprentices can work as Traffic Office clerks and this framework will provide opportunities to move into Level 3 jobs and training in Traffic Office and the wider logistics sector.   Read More

This framework covers craft skills, materials, design and making, as well as support areas such as marketing, business, administration and customer care. Our definition of craft is broad and ranges from practice which is innovative and experimental, both in terms of its vision and manufacture, to traditional craft that supports and continues our cultural heritage. It covers a spread of material disciplines, from textiles to ceramics and from woodwork to metalwork. It covers a variety of products, from small portable items to architectural structures.   Read More

Blacksmiths form, shape and join metal by hot forging, using both traditional tools and techniques such as hammers and anvils, as well as power tools, such as power hammers, drills, air chisels and hydraulic presses. Engineering machinery such as centre lathes, millers, grinders and welding equipment may also be used. Materials include wrought iron, mild steel and brass, bronze or copper. Blacksmiths heat the metal to the correct temperature so it can be shaped and, if necessary, joined to another piece of metal by various methods of joining, welding and riveting. Once construction is ... Read More

The Apprenticeship in Coaching is designed for those individuals who wish to gain a broad, but solid foundation to allow them to follow a career in the active leisure sector as a coach in the context of a specific sport. In active leisure, roles covered by this framework tend to be more of a community and/or club focus, and apprentices are often employed in community settings as community sport coaches or club coaches. However the advanced level pathway also caters for coaching at elite levels. The expectation is that this framework is completed in a minimum duration of 12 months. Read More

The Agriculture Apprenticeship frameworks at levels 2, 3 and 4 are designed to provide apprentices with the skills and knowledge required to carry out their job role and support future progression within the sector. This Apprenticeship framework reflects the range of jobs within Agriculture, covering both arable and livestock enterprises. It provides an entry route into the sector as a general farm worker and provides progression through to a unit manager/assistant farm manager at level 4. Successful completion of the Higher Apprenticeship provides further opportunities to progress t... Read More

Express Logistics - the rapid, guaranteed delivery of goods and packages to businesses and consumers - is one of the UK’s fastest growing sectors and makes a significant contribution to all industrial and commercial sectors in the Welsh economy. Managing these fast-moving logistics processes is complex and demanding. This apprenticeship combines a Foundation Degree (Level 5) in Express Logistics with assessment of workplace competence (also at Level5) and provides a thorough development route for young operational managers in the sector. With much of the industry promoting from within ... Read More