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NCFE closes the skills gap with apprenticeship frameworks

A qualification provider is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week following the launch of a series of new ‘frameworks’.

The qualifications, set up by NCFE, have been introduced to meet rising demand in the region and the UK, following the government’s commitment to increase the budget for apprenticeships to over £1400 million in 2011-12.

NCFE supports hundreds of colleges, training providers and employers to deliver apprenticeship programmes nationwide.

The frameworks consist of Level 2 and 3 qualifications across subject areas including Business and Administration, Children’s Care, Learning and Development and Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, and also include core elements such as Functional and Key Skills.

David Grailey, Chief Executive at NCFE, said: “With the increase in applicant numbers and growing interest in apprenticeships from learners and employers alike, it’s vital that we, as a qualification provider ensure that we support the development and delivery of these programmes by providing tailor-made packages.

“Apprenticeship frameworks, as well as providing a relevant skill-set and up-to-date qualifications, also offer new ways of working for employers and can breathe fresh air into any working environment.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Ruth Mitchell .