Frameworks

Trade Business Services

13th December 2013
The Trade Business Services Intermediate framework at Level 2 has been designed to provide apprentices with the knowledge, skills and understanding they require to carry out their job role and support future progression within the sector. Apprentices taking this framework will train as Trade Business Depot Personnel within in a business-to-business environment usually trading out of depots/warehouses. The role of Depot personnel within Trade Businesses can cover multiple functions which may include elements of: customer services; administration; business development and customer accoun... Read More

Leisure Management

5th November 2013
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Mineral Products Technology

31st October 2013
The Higher Apprenticeship framework for Mineral Products Technology at Level 4 has been designed to provide the Extractives, Cement, Concrete, Asphalt, Clay, and Deep Mining Industry sector with high grade technicians, managers and leaders of the industry for the future, combining practical skills with higher education qualifications and facilitate progression to Level 6 qualifications and beyond. Where appropriate it will interface with professional qualifications and recognition providing people with professional and transferable skills recognised across the industry and globally. Higher ... Read More

Sound Recording, Engineering and Studio Facilities

23rd October 2013
Sound recording, engineering and music technology has become more accessible with a rise in digital platforms and a rise in (relatively speaking) inexpensive recording equipment. The industry has fiercely competitive graduate entry however many have very limited hands on experience. This level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship and Level 3 Apprenticeship aims to open up routes in to the sector which are transparent to a larger number of prospective people. Sound engineering and music audio technology is a hands-on process, and working closely within a business should accelerate the skills le... Read More

Bookkeeping

23rd September 2013
The purpose of this framework is to train bookkeepers who work for mainly small and medium sized business (SME) firms or other organisations who require an individual to perform a bookkeeping function. This resource is often difficult to train or recuit for SME's. This framework will be available at Levels 2 and 3 and is relevant for the following job roles: Level 2: Bookkeeping assistant. Level 3: Bookkeeper.   Read More

Higher Apprenticeship in Banking

8th August 2013
This Higher Apprenticeship is for branch, business, customer/commercial relationship managers that work for a bank, building society or credit union/association.   Read More

Production of Coatings

18th June 2013
The Production of Coatings framework provides work based training for young people and adults to undertake key manufacturing, craft and technical roles in the Coatings industry. There are two level of Apprenticeship contained in this framework:
  • The Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in the Production of Coatings (usually takes12-18 months to complete).
  • The Level 3 Apprenticeship in Production and Laboratory Operations in Coatings (usually takes 18 -24 months to complete).
The framework contains details of the vocational qualifications, knowledge based t... Read More

Ceramics Manufacturing

18th June 2013
The Ceramics Manufacturing framework provides work based training for young people and adults to undertake key manufacturing, craft and technical roles in the Ceramics industry. This is a Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Ceramics (it usually takes 12-18 months to complete). 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 the Ceramics Industry. Apprentices undertake training... Read More

Building Products Industry Occupations

18th June 2013
The Building Products Industry Occupations framework provides work based training for young people and adults to undertake key technical and practical roles in the Building Products industries. This is a Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Building Products Occupations and the minimum expected duration for completion is 12 months. The framework contains details of the vocational qualifications, knowledge based technical qualifications, essential skills Wales (Communication & Application of Number) and employee rights and responsibilities that are required for an Apprenticeship in Bu... Read More

Policing

13th June 2013
This apprenticeship framework at level 3 has been developed with the support of the four Welsh police forces, and forms part of the justice system’s plans to develop a clear framework of qualifications for policing and law enforcement across the UK. It is designed to provide a standardised pan-Wales approach to the training of recruit constables, to attract new people into policing, and to provide progression routes in police and law enforcement or the wider justice sector. As part of the Home Office Policing pathway apprentices work as 'recruit constables', and will learn to: