The construction industry has had for many years an Apprenticeship programme covering Technical occupations. This framework will help to attract, retain and develop talent into a range of Technical occupations at Apprenticeship (Level 3) and provide the industry with a well-trained productive workforce. Read More

The construction industry has had for many years a traditional Apprenticeship programme covering the Construction Specialist occupations. This framework will help to attract, retain and develop talent into a range of Specialist occupations at Foundation (Level 2), Apprenticeship (level 3) in Construction Specialist and provide progression to supervisory and management level, in order to provide the industry with a well-trained productive workforce. Construction Specialist framework occupations are listed under pathways for this framework within the document. Read More

The Print & Printed Packaging framework provides work based training for young people and adults to undertake key manufacturing, craft and technical roles in the Print industry. 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 Print and Printed Packaging Industry. Apprentices undertake training both on and off-the-job at their workplace and some training can also be underta... Read More

The Design Apprenticeship has been designed with the help of employers to widen the pool of potential recruits into the industry. Foundation Apprentices will train as Design Assistant/Trainee, Trainee Technical Illustrator or Graphic Design Assistant or Junior Art worker. Apprentices will train as a Desktop Publishing Assistant, Technical Illustrator, Junior Graphic or Product Designer or Assistant Copywriter.   Read More

This apprenticeship has been designed with the help of employers to attract new people into the Cleaning and Environmental Services sector and to upskill the existing workforce with qualifications at or above Level 2. The Foundation Apprenticeship has three pathways, Cleaning & Support Services, Local Environmental Services and Pest Management. The new Apprenticeship in Cleaning Supervision has been developed as a route from Level 2 for those looking to progress in the sector as Supervisors or Team Leaders. Cleaning covers a variety of job roles within a wide range of organisations. ... Read More

This framework aims to provide the skills and knowledge required to become competent as an Associate Ambulance Practitioner. Designed as a work-based programme this framework includes two mandatory combined qualifications that provide the knowledge and skills to carry out the role. One of these qualifications is at Level 4 and the other at Level 3. The Level 3 Certificate in Emergency Response Ambulance Driving ensures the apprentice has the necessary driving skills to undertake the role.  This framework and the qualifications within it have been designed and developed with a wide range ... Read More

The efficient ordering and delivery of vehicle parts is crucial in keeping businesses running smoothly. This Apprenticeship and the qualifications within the framework, have been designed with the help of employers to ensure that it meets their needs for staff with the technical knowledge and customer service skills to help their businesses remain competitive. Foundation Level Apprentices will train as Parts Operatives, Parts Sales/Telesales Representatives. Apprentice Level Apprentices will train as Parts Advisers.   Read More

The content of this Pathway has been agreed by the expert Steering Group facilitated by CITB. These Construction Apprenticeship Pathway in the Construction sector are approved for use in Wales and are eligible for Welsh Government funding. Read More

The content of this Pathway has been agreed by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).  This is the only Apprenticeship Pathway in the Automotive, Transport & Logistics sector approved for use in Wales that is eligible for Welsh Government funding. Read More

The Fashion and Textiles framework has three sub-sector endorsed pathways to meet the needs of the diverse sector in Wales:  Textiles; Apparel; Tailoring. The key technical skills and knowledge covered by this framework are in short supply. A survey of fashion and textiles businesses in Wales carried out in 2008 found strong evidence of shortages of potential recruits in the occupational areas addressed by the framework.     Read More