Apprenticeships - Framework of Qualifications
An apprenticeship is made up of a number of qualifications referred to as a framework. Not all frameworks include all elements, but as a general rule they include:
- Competence based qualification
- Knowledge based qualification
- English
- Maths
- ICT
- Employment rights and responsibilities
- Personal learning and thinking skills
These qualifications are achieved by a combination of on the job training and off the job training, usually with one day a week at College.