Apprenticeships are learning programmes designed to aid the acquisition and application of the skills, knowledge and understanding required by employers. Devised by Sector Skills Councils and Standard Setting Bodies in consultation with employers, Apprenticeships in England and Wales comprise four elements:
- Competence-based element - for example, a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) or QCF equivalent
- Knowledge-based element -for example, a Technical Certificate
- Transferable skills - for example, the Functional Skills (or Key Skills) of English, Mathematics and ICT
- Employment rights and responsibilities - determined by the sector skills council or standard setting body
In England and Wales, Apprenticeships are available at level 2 and level 3 (Advanced Apprenticeships) for young people from the age of 16.
In Scotland, Modern Apprenticeships are available at level 3 and comprise Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), workplace core skills and possibly other enhancements depending on the sector.
Apprenticeships are eligible for government funding.
EDI offers Apprenticeship packages in the following industries:
- Business; Administration
- Children's Care, Learning and Development
- Creative and Cultural
- Customer Service
- Health and Social Care
- Hospitality and Catering
- Information Technology
- Logistics
- Management
- Retail
- Security Services
- Support Services in Health Care
- Team Leading
- Transport and Transport Engineering
- Warehousing and Storage
Apprenticeships will be part of the new Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). Qualifications and assessments which form part of an Apprenticeship framework will be incorporated into EDI’s Apprenticeship packages as they are redeveloped for the QCF.
For further details, download our Vocational Qualifications and Assessment Services brochure or use the Qualification Search facility.
