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The Sector Skills Council for the places where we live and work 

Apprenticeships in Wales

What are Apprenticeships?

Apprenticeships give people the opportunity to train as they work and earn money.

They can be an excellent way to learn job-specific skills as apprentices usually work alongside more experienced members of staff and learn practical skills by example rather than from a book.

Part of the week usually entails one day away from work in a college or other learning environment, where apprentices learn about different aspects of their job and enhance the skills that they develop while at work.

Sometimes the training can take place at work rather than at a college - this is referred to as "in-house training".

Tailored to the employer

Apprenticeships are designed by employers and can be tailored to meet employers' needs.

They can improve productivity and profitability, and are an effective means of filling skills gaps in current and future workforces.

Apprenticeships are available for both new and existing staff, on two levels:

  • "Foundation Apprenticeship", equivalent to GCSE level, incorporates a National Vocational Qualification/Skills qualification at level 2. Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communication, in some cases a Technical Certificate and Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) is also mandatory.
  • "Apprenticeships", equivalent to A-levels, incorporates a National Vocational Qualification/Skills Qualification at Level 3. Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communication, a Technical Certificate and Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) is also mandatory.

Apprenticeships typically take between one and four years to complete, depending on the level, but for the Sector Priorities Fund (SPF) Project the timescales will be shorter.

 

Click below to view the relevant sector information:

Cleaning and Environmental Services Apprenticeship Information

Facilities Management Apprenticeship Information

Housing Apprenticeship Information

Surveying Apprenticeship Information

Local Taxation & Benefits Apprenticeship Information 

 

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