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What are Apprenticeships?

 

MA ADAMApprenticeships are in many ways 'living' frameworks for individuals to demonstrate competence.  The 'living' part means that they change as industry changes and job roles/requirements change.

These Apprenticeships are aimed primarily at 16 to 18 year olds but are increasingly being taken up by young people in the 19 - 25 year age group.

Key elements to Apprenticeships are:

  • Demonstrable competencies at work to NVQ levels 2, 3 and above
  • Ensuring that all Apprentices achieve a minimum standard in Key Skills including numeracy and communication
  • Opportunities for all Apprentices to obtain the other essential occupational skills relevant to their job and required by their employing sector
  • Achivement of Apprenticeship frameworks