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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships in the active leisure and learning sector have been designed to present opportunities for young people aged 16-25 to develop a mix of practical and technical skills that will allow them to both develop at work and, where applicable, progress to higher education.

Apprenticeships provide the key work-based learning pathway, offering effective training and education, as the vocational or occupational element is based on national occupational standards.

Completion of an Apprenticeship can lead to progression within the workplace, as well as on to higher level qualifications and training such as foundation and honours degrees.

Apprenticeships also benefit the industry as they equip the workforce with the required skills and knowledge, gained through training in the work place. Apprenticeships are aimed at young people aged between 16 and 24, but can also provide the structure for developing employees over the age of 25.

Employment is the preferred choice for young people on an Apprenticeship, but there is the potential to complete a full framework outside of full-time employment.

For specific information about Apprenticeships in your country, click England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales

England

SkillsActive are involved in the Advanced Apprenticeships in Sporting Excellence (AASE) and Young Apprenticeships in the Sector.

For more information on apprenticeships click here to view an information sheet, or visit www.lsc.gov.uk or www.apprenticeships.gov.uk.

To find your local training provider please email apprenticeships@skillsactive.com.

Frameworks:

The latest version of the AASE framework is: Version 5f (August 2008)
Version 5e (Feb 2008) | Version 5d (May 2007) | Version 5c (March 2007)
Version 5b (October 2006) | Version 5a (Aug 2006) | Version 5 (Aug 2005)

Northern Ireland

The Modern Apprenticeship framework for the active leisure and learning sector is still in development in Northern Ireland.

For more information, please visit: www.delni.gov.uk.

Scotland

The Modern Apprenticeship framework is only available at Level 3 in Scotland, contains Core Skills instead of Key Skills, and doesn’t contain a mandatory technical certificate element.

For the detailed framework for Modern Apprenticeships, click here or visit the modern apprenticeships website for more information.

Wales

The Apprenticeship framework in Wales is the same as in England, but is funded through ELWa, click here for the latest version - Version 5f (August 2008).

For more information on apprenticeships in Wales, please visit Careers Wales or ELWA.

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