Apprenticeship Frameworks
A Guide To Apprenticeship Frameworks
What is an Apprenticeship Framework?
Apprenticeship Frameworks in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland set out the requirements which an apprentice needs to learn and achieve during their training. They combine practical work experience with classroom learning, guiding apprentices to gain the skills and qualifications needed for a job in the intended industry.
What value do Apprenticeship Frameworks provide?
Employers and Training Providers use these Apprenticeship Frameworks to guide the apprentice through their training. The framework sets out the skills and qualifications needed for the intended job and helps employers create a clear plan for the apprentice. It also helps track progress, and ensures apprentices gain the right experience and qualifications.
Apprenticeship Frameworks in England are changing
As per UK Government guidelines, Training Providers with learners on Apprenticeship Frameworks must:
- Inform employers and apprentices that certificates will not be issued after 31 March 2025.
- Withdraw learners who won’t complete by this date.
If learning can't be finished, Providers should discuss options with the employer and apprentice, to see if a suitable apprenticeship standard is available, following funding rules, including recognising prior learning and minimum duration. Guidance on finding apprenticeship standards is available.
For more information, contact:
- Apprenticeship Certificates England (ACE) helpdesk: ace.helpdesk@fisss.org or 0300 303 4444
- DfE apprenticeship service support: helpdesk@manage-apprenticeships.service.gov.uk or 0800 0150 600
Get started with Apprenticeship Frameworks
Apprenticeships across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland allow learners to gain the hands-on experience and knowledge required to work safely and competently in the land-based sector. The apprentice develops their skills and knowledge through a package of learning at work and off-the-job learning by means of a partnership between the apprentice, employer and training provider.
Lantra is a contracted delivery partner for the development and maintenance of Apprenticeship Frameworks, working with land-based stakeholders to ensure they are relevant and fit for purpose.
Where to find Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks
For details of Modern Apprenticeships available in Scotland and how to apply for them, visit Skills Development Scotland.
Certification
Lantra are responsible for processing registration and certification requests for those completing Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks in the land-based sector.
The Modern Apprenticeships Online 2.0 (MA) system is the place where third parties acting on the behalf of Modern Apprentices apply for Modern Apprenticeship certificates.
There are two stages to this process Registration and Certification.
For queries relating to apprenticeship registration and/or certification please contact us.
Where to find Welsh Apprenticeship Frameworks
To find out what Welsh Apprenticeships are available, how to find one and how to apply, visit Careers Wales. Additional information about Welsh Apprenticeships can also be found at Welsh Government.
For details of all available Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for Wales (SASW) Frameworks, please visit the Apprenticeship Certification Wales website and Framework Library.
Certification
Lantra are responsible for processing certification requests for those completing Welsh Apprenticeship Frameworks in the land-based sector. The Apprenticeships Certification Wales (ACW) system is where apprentices, or third parties acting on their behalf, apply for certificates for Welsh Apprenticeship Frameworks.
For queries relating to apprenticeship certification please contact us.
To find out what Apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland, including how to apply, please visit NIDirect.