BACKGROUND

Studies on international competitiveness show that one of the main factors of success is a well trained workforce. The UK has done well in many respects, but needs to address a growing problem at the intermediate level where there is a need for young people to broaden basic skills and gain wider experience in their particular field.

In response to this research the Government has developed the Modern Apprenticeship scheme which provides financial assistance and specialist advice to companies who wish to develop staff.

The employer is required to enter into a partnership with a training supplier such as Qualtech and together they prepare an Apprenticeship Training Plan for each apprentice. This must include an appropriate National Vocational Qualification (up to Level 4), Key Skills qualifications and an exploration of their particular sector in the form of a company project. Other job related training identified by the employer can also be added to the plan which must be completed within a three year period.


FUNDING

These programmes are 100% funded which covers the mandatory aspects (NVQ, Key Skills and company project) and further assistance may also be available for any additional training identified by the employer.


SUPPORT ARRANGEMENTS

Qualtech oversees progress towards the NVQ and Key Skills via monthly advisory appointments with each apprentice. We also offer regular workshops at our training suite in Treforest which includes topics such as Information Technology, Customer Service and Presentation Skills.

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These programmes are part financed by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Assembly Government.