This framework has been developed to support employers in the Government's roll out of installing Smart Meters in all homes in the UK by 2014. The apprenticeship covers the installation of both gas and electric meters and associated equipment, including communication equipment. This is an Intermediate Level apprenticeship only Read More

The content of this Pathway has been agreed by the expert Steering Group facilitated by BSE Skills. This is the only Refrigeration Apprenticeship Pathway and the only Air Conditioning Pathway in the Building Services Engineering sector approved for use in Wales and eligible for Welsh Government funding. Read More

The content of this Pathway has been agreed by the expert Steering Group facilitated by BSE Skills. This is the only Plumbing & Heating Apprenticeship Pathway in the Building Services Engineering sector approved for use in Wales that is eligible for Welsh Government funding. Read More

The content of this Pathway has been agreed by the expert Steering Group facilitated by BSE Skills. This is the only Electrotechnical Installation Apprenticeship Pathway in the Building Services Engineering sector approved for use in Wales that is eligible for Welsh Government funding. Read More

The purpose of this framework is to train accountants to technician level (QCF Level 4) who work for accountancy firms or in finance divisions within other organisations. This framework will be available at Levels 2, 3 and 4 and is relevant for the following job roles: Level 2: Accounts Assistant/Clerk; Cashier;Credit Control Clerk; Finance Assistant; Purchase Ledger Clerk; Sales Ledger Clerk.  Level 3:Trainee Accounting Technician; Assistant Accountant. Level 4: Accounting Technician; Accounts Manager.   Read More

The aim of this apprenticeship is to meet the needs of employers for an expansion of access to training programmes and to widen recruitment into the playwork sector. Completion of the apprenticeship programme will lead to the following job roles: At a Foundation level - Assistant playworker / Play centre assistant; At an Apprenticeship level - Playworker / Senior playworker. The expectation is that the achievement of this framework will require a minimum duration of: 12 months at Foundation Apprenticeship level; 18 months at Apprenticeship level. Read More

This framework is designed to meet the skills needs of employers of all sizes across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors in Wales. It will attract new talent into management and will help to up skill the workforce to replace those who leave or retire. Foundation apprentices will work in job roles such as team/section leaders, floor managers, helpdesk managers and trainee supervisors. Apprentices will work in job roles such as first line, section, assistant, trainee managers, senior supervisors and junior non-commissioned officers (armed forces). Those undertaking the higher ap... Read More

This is a high quality, prestigious learning and development programme, valued by employers in Wales. Apprentices can choose from multi skilled jobs in hospitality services or train as housekeepers, front of house receptionists, waiters/silver service waiters, bar person, kitchen assistants, cooks or chefs. They will work in a range of kitchens, fast food outlets and restaurants, offering a variety of cuisines. Apprentices will train as sous/senior chefs, specialise in pastry and confectionery, head housekeeper/receptionist, or managers in hotels, restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs.   Read More

Whilst the UK has the largest e-learning industry in the EU, with more than 400 companies specialising in e-learning for the corporate market generating over £540 million in 2011 there is no clear qualification pathway to train e-learning designers. In addition whilst industry is moving strongly into e-learning there is only limited take up of high quality e-learning and blended learning strategies in further and adult learning as a result of a lack of capability and capacity in the sector. The Digital Learning Design Apprenticeship has been designed with the employers to address his ski... Read More

This framework provides qualifications for those working in the provision of legal services, but who are not otherwise qualified lawyers. There is a rapidly growing group of occupations delivering legal services in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. The range includes roles such as:

• Caseworker Paralegal
• Legal assistant
• Trainee Legal Executive
• Senior paralegal
• Senior claims handler
• Paralegal team leader
• Personal injury specialist
• Fee earner
• Litigation executive
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