Higher Apprenticeship
Higher Apprenticeships are the next step up from Advanced Apprenticeships and are usually aimed at people working in the upper levels of an organisation, for example, senior level staff. Higher Apprenticeships are usually focused around a Level 5 NVQ qualification.
Whatever sector you operate in, completing a work based learning programme is a great way to learn and earn at the same time. If you are working, Higher Apprenticeships are a good alternative towards full time higher education and best of all, they could be fully funded for you by the Welsh Government.
Anyone working in Wales can undertake a Higher Apprenticeship, providing that they meet the Welsh Government's eligibility criteria. Find out if you are eligible for free funding...
What sectors / subjects can I do a Higher Apprenticeship in?
There are a number of apprenticeship routes you could follow at Higher Apprenticeship level. Professional & Technical Development Ltd, offer the following:
- Management
What does a Higher Apprenticeship Framework consist of:
All apprenticeship programmes follow national frameworks stipulated by the relevant Sector Skills Councils. Generally, anyone undertaking a Higher Apprenticeship will be working towards the completion of a Level 5 programme, like the one below.
Example framework for Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management:
- Level 5 NVQ Diploma (QCF) in Management (EAL)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (ILM)
- Level 2 Essential Skills Wales: Communication (City & Guilds)
- Level 2 Essential Skills Wales: Application of Number (City & Guilds)
- Level 2 Essential Skills Wales: Information Technology (City & Guilds)
To satisfy a typical apprenticeship framework, a learner would need to achieve all of the individual qualifications above.
What qualifications do I get at the end of the Apprenticeship programme?
As well as receiving certificates for each of the individual qualifications you achieve, you will also be given an overall Apprenticeship certificate (when you've completed all requirements of the framework) from the appropriate Sector Skills Council.
Next steps and possible progression
After completing a Higher Apprenticeship programme, if you want to develop your skills further, you could consider part time higher education, such as a university course.
How do I sign up to do an Apprenticeship?
Unfortunately, all our Higher Apprenticeship programmes are now full for 2011-2012. If you would like to be considered for a place on one of our 2012-2013 Higher Apprenticeship programmes, please contact us to register your interest.
