This section contains information and documents relevant to Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland. All files are in PDF format.

Frameworks

SkillsActive offer two Apprenticeship frameworks in Northern Ireland in the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector.

• Level 2 Apprenticeship in Active Leisure and Learning
• Level 3 Apprenticeship in Active Leisure and Learning

These are also held on the Department for Employment and Learning website.

Department for Employment and Learning website>

This section contains information and documents relevant to Apprenticeships in Wales. All files are in PDF format.

SASW apprenticeship frameworks

The Apprenticeship frameworks developed to meet the requirements of the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for Wales (SASW) are now available on the Apprenticeship Frameworks Online website.

Apprenticeship Frameworks Online website>

Frameworks

SkillsActive offers six apprenticeships in Wales in the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector.

Foundation Level Apprenticeships

Foundation Apprenticeship in Instructing Exercise and Fitness (April 2011)

Foundation Apprenticeship Leisure Operations (May 2011)

Foundation Apprenticeship in Playwork (June 2011)

Advanced Level Apprenticeships

Advanced Apprenticeship in Advanced Fitness (April 2011)

Advanced Apprenticeship in Leisure Management (May 2011)

Advanced Apprenticeship in Advanced Playwork (June 2011)

Supporting documents for personal learning and thinking skills element of the apprenticeship

• Intermediate Level Apprenticeships
• Advanced Level Apprenticeships

This section contains information and documents relevant to apprenticeships in England. All files are in PDF format.

SASE Apprenticeship frameworks

The Apprenticeship frameworks developed to meet the requirements of the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE) are now available on the Apprenticeship Frameworks Online website.

Apprenticeship Frameworks Online website>

Current frameworks

SkillsActive offers 12 Apprenticeship frameworks in England in the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector.

Intermediate Level Apprenticeships

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Leisure Operations (September 2011)
Possible job roles: park operative, maintenance operative, park receptionist, groundsperson, and recreation/leisure attendant.

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Coaching (January 2012)
Possible job roles: coach, instructor, teacher (tennis and swimming only)

Spectator Safety (June 2012)
Possible job roles: steward, marshal

Playwork (June 2012)
Possible job roles: assistant play worker, play centre assistant

Intermediate Apprenticeship in Activity Leadership (June 2012)
Possible job roles: community sports coach, activity leader, fitness leader, outdoors instructor, activity instructor

Exercise and Fitness (June 2012)
Possible job roles: fitness instructor / gym instructor, recreation assistant, exercise instructor, leisure centre assistant

Advanced Level Apprenticeships

Advanced Apprenticeship in Outdoor Programmes (April 2011)
Possible job roles: outdoor instructor, senior instructor, assistant & trainee variations, activity specific titles, for example climbing wall supervisor, team leader / supervisor, head of activity, project leader, group leader / counsellor

Exercise and Fitness (June 2012)
Possible job roles: advanced fitness instructor, personal trainer

Spectator Safety(June 2012)
Possible job roles: senior steward, marshal

Playwork (June 2012)
Possible job roles: playworker, senior playworker

Advanced Apprenticeship in Leisure Management (September 2011)
Possible job roles: advanced fitness instructor, studio coordinator, personal trainer, and yoga and pilates teacher

Advanced Apprenticeship in Sports Development (January 2012)
Possible job roles: community sports development officer, sports specific development officer

Supporting documents

• Personal learning and thinking skills for Intermediate Level Apprenticeships
• Personal learning and thinking skills for Advanced Level Apprenticeships
• Apprenticeship Frameworks review timetable
• Apprenticeship Frameworks operational times

This section contains information relevant to Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland.

Frameworks

SkillsActve offers three Modern Apprenticeship frameworks in Scotland in the active leisure, learning and wellbeing sector.

• Level 2 Modern Apprenticeship in Active Leisure and Learning

• Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Active Leisure and Learning

• Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship in Achieving Excellence in Sports Performance (Football)

These frameworks are held on the Alliance Sector Skills Council Scotland website.

Alliance Sector Skills Council Scotland website>

SkillsActive has worked with employers to develop a set of Apprenticeship frameworks. These outline the minimum requirements needed to complete the apprenticeship at each level and for each occupation.

Apprenticeships are available in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. However, each country has a slightly different approach.

Select a country below to learn more about the frameworks available in your area. 

England

This section contains Apprenticeship frameworks and guidance documents for England.

 

Northern Ireland

This section contains Apprenticeship frameworks and guidance documents for Northern Ireland.

Scotland

This section contains Modern Apprenticeship frameworks and guidance documents for Scotland.

Wales

This section contains Apprenticeship frameworks and guidance documents for Wales.

Updates

Find out about Apprenticeship framework updates and other news relevant to Apprenticeships.