The Nursing Assistants Foundation Apprenticeship framework has been designed with industry to provide those working in a veterinary environment in supporting roles the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge to progress within the industry. The minimum duration for the framework is 15 months.The framework provides a progression pathway to move into veterinary nursing, animal behaviour or other animal-related occupations. Job opportunities may include Animal Nursing Assistant or Veterinary Care Assistant.   Read More

The Animal Care Apprenticeship frameworks at Level 2 and Level 3 are designed with industry providing apprentices with the competences to carry out their job role and support future progression in the industry. The Diploma in Work-based Animal Care within the framework has a number of routes which apprentices choose depending on the sub-sector they are working in and these are reflected in the range of jobs such as: animal care assistant, pet shop/retail assistant, dog groomer and dog warden. Following completion of the Apprenticeship, there are opportunities available, including Further/... Read More

The Foundation Apprenticeship and Apprenticeship in Fencing provide learners with the skills and knowledge to become qualified fence installers and supervisors. It is a requirement for all entrants into the industry to complete the Level 2/3 Diploma in Fencing prior to working alone. The duration for the Foundation Apprenticeship is 15 months and the Apprenticeship is 18 months. Within the Foundation Apprenticeship there are two routes - Fencing and Vehicle Restraint Systems. Jobs include: Fencing within agriculture, construction or security. Learners can progress from the Foundation Appr... Read More

This framework is for custody or detention officers both in the public and private sector. Custody or detention officers ensure that individuals are held in a secure, safe and decent environment and work as part of a team to ensure that the safety of everyone in custody or detention centres is a priority. The purpose of this framework is to provide a qualification and training suitable for new custody or detention officers joining the sector. Read More

This Framework is designed to develop the knowledge and skills and to provide the occupational competence for people who work within the health and social care sector. This framework includes higher apprenticeships. Read More

The professional framework in Children’s Care, Learning and Development is for people who wish to lead practice and manage workers with children (and their families) in settings or services where the main purpose is care, learning and development e.g. nurseries, day care, crèches, child minders and Cylchoedd Meithrin (Welsh medium nurseries). It is suitable for people already working in the sector who wish to develop their knowledge and skills and become occupationally competent as advanced practitioners or leaders and managers within the sector. People undertaking this professional fram... Read More

Currently around half of the companies operating in the AM&M sector in Wales have well-trained, experienced craftspeople in a leadership/coaching/mentoring role. These roles vary greatly between organisations. The Master Craftsperson qualification at Level 4 provides individuals with more effective mobility within the sector and organisations with a common reference point and language when considering the skills and attributes of their workforce. This framework has 1 pathway which leads to the award of the Master Craftsperson Level 4 Recognition Scheme:

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The Level 4 Therapy Assistant Practitioner (TAP) Apprenticeship Framework for Wales has been developed with health employers who provide therapy services in specific disciplines. This includes, but is not exclusive to dietetics, occupational therapy, orthotics, physiotherapy, podiatry, and speech and language therapy. It is also increasingly recognised that support workers are working alongside an individual or in more than one therapy service. The framework is intended to meet the needs of healthcare employers in Wales and provide development opportunities for those seeking a career in the... Read More

The Higher Apprenticeship in Chartered Management is designed to develop high-performing Professional Managers that behave ethically and demonstrate their commitment to continual learning and development. Through this framework participants will develop the skills and knowledge required to take responsibility for people, projects, operations and/or services to deliver long term organisational success. This will include the capability to manage complexity and deliver impact at a strategic and/or operational level with management and leadership responsibility for setting and delivering organi... Read More

This framework provides the only apprenticeship for people employed in delivering adult social care and social care to children and their families in Wales. It may also be suitable for some workers in the health sector who are not working in highly specialist or clinical areas. It provides opportunities for staff to qualify within the health and social care sectors to undertake roles such as: -

• care assistant, social care worker, residential care worker, health care assistant and health care support worker

Staff working in health or social care sectors can move bet... Read More