There is no doubt that apprenticeship programmes provide a great opportunity for individuals to learn the skills they need for their chosen careers. However, in order to ensure that these programmes are effective, it is important to assess the outcomes of apprenticeship delivery. This means identifying the knowledge, skills and behaviours that learners have acquired […]
A well-conducted training needs analysis is essential for the successful planning and delivery of apprenticeship training programmes. This is because it allows training providers and employers to understand which training needs and gaps need to be addressed. In this blog post, we will provide a brief overview on how to conduct a training needs analysis. […]
With the end of apprenticeship frameworks just a few days away we thought it would be timely to write a short article about apprenticeship on programme assessments. Apprenticeship frameworks were typically formed from portfolio-based qualifications. These followed the pattern of selecting the appropriate units, having learners submit evidence to cover the criteria, assessing the evidence […]
We were speaking with an Apprenticeship Levy paying organisation last week who were considering becoming an employer provider. It was an interesting conversation – well we found it interesting – you may not share the same enthusiasm! It was interesting because they wanted to start a large-scale apprenticeship programme to maximise their apprenticeship levy payments. […]