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The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) [1] is an employer led organisation that helps shape technical education [2] and apprenticeships in the United Kingdom. They do so by developing, reviewing and revising occupational standards [3] that form the basis of apprenticeships [4] [5] [6] and qualifications such as T ...
As at July 2015, there were 140 Trailblazer employer groups which had so far collectively delivered or were in the process of delivering over 350 apprenticeship standards. [20] [21] In industries where self-employment or unpaid employment are the typical form of work, an "alternative English apprenticeship" may be used (in England).
In 2015, the UK Government [1] [2] rolled out the degree apprenticeship programme which was developed as part of the higher apprenticeship standard. The programme is the equivalent of a master's or bachelor's degree which offers a level 6 – 7 qualification. [ 3 ]
An apprenticeship provides on-the-job training with an employer. [23] It usually alternates between off-the-job training in an education centre and on-the-job training at an employer's workplace. An apprenticeship generally lasts for 4 years, during which time there are 3 different periods in off-the-job training. [23]
Registering apprenticeship programs that meet Federal and State standards; Protecting the safety and welfare of apprentices; Issuing nationally recognized and portable Certificates of Completion to apprentices; Promoting the development of new programs through marketing and technical assistance; Assuring that all programs provide high quality ...
An engineering apprenticeship in the United Kingdom is an apprenticeship in mechanical engineering or electrical engineering or aeronautical engineering to train craftsmen, technicians, senior technicians, Incorporated Engineers and Chartered Engineer for vocational oriented work and professional practice. Chartered Engineers are usually formed ...
The Federation for Industry Sector Skills and Standards (FISSS) is responsible for managing the process of certifying apprentices on apprenticeship frameworks in England, Scotland and Wales. It seeks to: Promote professional practices among those organisations that are sector-based, and which set and maintain skills standards
The Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 (c 22) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.It alters the law relating to education. The precursors of this Act were the white paper "Raising Expectations: Enabling the system to deliver" published in March 2008 and a "Draft Apprenticeships Bill" published in July of that year.