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2 Who we are ABC Awards is a leading national awarding organisation with a long-established reputation for high-quality support and services to the educational sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment and skills for life. Working with over 600 Centres and providers nationally, we help tens of thousands of learners gain the skills needed to progress in their chosen career. We work closely with leading employers and industry bodies from 16 sectors to ensure our products meet local and national standards. This book is specifically about apprenticeships and our apprenticeship offer. For more information about ABC Awards and our products, please visit

3 A Our APPRENTICESHIP Offer Apprenticeships combine on-the-job paid training with classroom study leading to a nationally recognised qualification. Apprenticeships are open to everyone aged 16 and over, from school leavers to those seeking a career change. Apprenticeships can take from one to four years to complete, depending on the industry and the apprentice s ability. Apprentices will earn at least the National Minimum Wage, but many employers increase wages as apprentices skills develop. OUR APPRENTICESHIPS COMBINE: A qualification that assesses competence in work situations A knowledge qualification that demonstrates an appropriate level of understanding about the area of work In some cases, a combined qualification, which tests both competence and knowledge Functional Skills qualifications Employer rights and responsibilities WE OFFER THREE LEVELS OF APPRENTICESHIPS: Intermediate Level (Level 2) Advanced Level (Level 3) Higher Level (Level 4 or higher)

4 ABC Awards offers qualifications which support a range of apprenticeships in eight major industries. Apprenticeships BY INDUSTRY EDUCATION AND SKILLS WORKFORCE FASHION AND TEXTILES MOTOR VEHICLE RETAIL, WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION ENGINEERING, WELDING AND MANUFACTURING LAND-BASED AND ENVIRONMENTAL PATISSERIE AND CONFECTIONERY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY

5 EDUCATION & Skills Workforce LEVEL 3 ADVANCED LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN EMPLOYMENT RELATED SERVICES (ENGLAND) Combined Qualification Pathway 1: Employment Related Services Level 3 Diploma in Employment Related Services (600/9327/4) or Level 3 Diploma in Employability Services Sector (601/5225/4)

6 The flexibility of the Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice allows us to develop the skills required in engineering and manufacturing, talents much in demand in the UK Market. Raymond, Chesterfield College, ABC Awards Showcase Centre

7 Engineering WELDING & MANUFACTURING LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN IMPROVING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE (ENGLAND) Pathway 1: Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice (600/5190/5) LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN IMPROVING OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE (WALES, NON-STATUTORY) Pathway 1: Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice (600/5190/5) or Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Practice (600/5130/9) LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE (OPERATOR AND SEMI-SKILLED) (ENGLAND) and LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP IN ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE (OPERATOR AND SEMI-SKILLED) (WALES, NON-STATUTORY) Pathway 2: Marine (Ship, Yacht, Boat Building Maintenance and Repair) Pathway 5: Fabrication and Welding Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice (600/5190/5) LEVEL 3 ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE (CRAFT AND TECHNICIAN) (ENGLAND) and LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP IN ENGINEERING MANUFACTURE (CRAFT AND TECHNICIAN) (WALES) Pathway 6 : Fabrication and Welding Level 3 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice (600/5194/2) or Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Practice (600/5130/9)

8 FASHION & textiles LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN FASHION AND TEXTILES (ENGLAND) Competence Qualification Pathway 1: Textiles Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Textile Products (NVQ) (501/0173/0) Pathway 2: Apparel Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Sewn Products (NVQ) (500/5962/2) Pathway 3: Leather Goods Pathway 4: Footwear Pathway 5: Saddlery Pathway 9: Leather Production Level 2 Certificate in Footwear and Leather (NVQ) (500/6572/5) Pathways 1-4 and 9 Level 2 Certificate in Apparel, Footwear, Leather or Textile Production (500/6576/2) LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN FASHION AND TEXTILES (WALES) Competence Qualification Pathway 1: Textiles Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Textile Products (NVQ) (501/0173/0) Pathway 2: Apparel Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Sewn Products (NVQ) (500/5962/2) Pathways 1 and 2 Level 2 Certificate in Apparel, Footwear, Leather or Textile Production (500/6576/2)

9 LEVEL 3 ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN FASHION AND TEXTILES (ENGLAND) Competence Qualification Pathway 1: Textiles Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Manufacturing Textile Products (600/0257/8) Pathway 2: Apparel Level 3 Certificate in Apparel Manufacturing Technology (NVQ) (500/5454/5) Pathway 3: Leather Goods Pathway 4: Footwear Pathway 5: Saddlery Pathway 7: Leather Production Level 3 Certificate in Footwear and Leather (NVQ) (500/6482/4) Pathway 6: Tailoring Level 3 Diploma in Bespoke Cutting and Tailoring (NVQ) (500/8986/9) Pathway 1 Level 3 Diploma in Textile Design and Manufacture (600/0088/0) Pathways 2-4, 6 and 7 Level 3 Diploma in Apparel, Footwear or Leather (501/0088/9) LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP IN FASHION AND TEXTILES (WALES) Competence Qualification Pathway 1: Textiles Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Manufacturing Textile Products (600/0257/8) Pathway 2: Apparel Level 3 Certificate in Apparel Manufacturing Technology (NVQ) (500/5454/5) Pathway 3: Tailoring Level 3 Diploma in Bespoke Cutting and Tailoring (NVQ) (500/8986/9) Pathway 1 Level 3 Diploma in Textile Design and Manufacture (600/0088/0) Pathways 2 and 3 Level 3 Diploma in Apparel, Footwear or Leather (501/0088/9) Trailblazer LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN BESPOKE TAILORING (601/8252/0) Developed alongside the Savile Row Bespoke Association and Creative Skillset, this qualification is an optional aide to support completion of the new Level 5 Bespoke Tailoring Trailblazer Apprenticeship, developed by a prestigious group of employers from the fashion and textiles industry.

10 Land-based & ENVIRONMENTAL LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN ANIMAL CARE (ENGLAND) and LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN ANIMAL CARE (WALES, NON-STATUTORY) Combined Qualification Pathway 1: Animal Care Level 2 Diploma in Work Based Animal Care (500/6740/0) LEVEL 3 ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN ANIMAL CARE (ENGLAND) and LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP IN ANIMAL CARE (WALES, NON-STATUTORY) Combined Qualification Pathway 1: Animal Care Level 3 Diploma in Work Based Animal Care (500/6738/2) LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (ENGLAND) and LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (WALES) Competence Qualification Pathway 1: Environmental Conservation Level 2 Diploma in Work Based Environmental Conservation (500/8705/8)

11 LEVEL 3 ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (ENGLAND) and LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (WALES) Competence Qualification Pathway 1: Environmental Conservation Level 3 Diploma in Work Based Environmental Conservation (500/8706/X) LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN FLORISTRY (ENGLAND) and LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN FLORISTRY (WALES, NON-STATUTORY) Pathway 1: Floristry Level 2 Certificate in Retail Knowledge (500/7497/0) LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN HORTICULTURE (ENGLAND) and LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN HORTICULTURE (WALES) Combined Qualification Pathway 1: Horticulture Level 2 Diploma in Work Based Horticulture (601/2450/7) LEVEL 3 ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN HORTICULTURE (ENGLAND) and LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP IN HORTICULTURE (WALES) Combined Qualification Pathway 1: Horticulture Level 3 Diploma in Work Based Horticulture (601/2522/6)

12 Motor Vehicle LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (ENGLAND) Competence Qualification Pathway 1: Light Vehicle Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Competence (601/2951/7) Pathway 1: Light Vehicle Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (600/2143/3) Pathway 3: Motorcyle Level 2 Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles (600/1965/7) Pathway 4: Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Level 2 Diploma in Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Principals (600/2115/9) Employee Rights and Responsibilities Level 2 Award in Knowledge of Employee Rights and Responsibilies for the Automotive Sector (601/2952/9) LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR (WALES, NON-STATUTORY) Pathway 1: Light Vehicle Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Mainternance and Repair Principles (600/2143/3) Pathway 3: Motorcycle Level 2 Diploma in Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Principles (600/1965/7) Pathway 4: Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Level 2 Diploma in Auto Electrical and Mobile Electrical Principles (600/2115/9) LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN VEHICLE FITTING (ENGLAND) and LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN VEHICLE FITTING (WALES, NON-STATUTORY) Pathway 1: Fast Fit Level 2 Diploma in Vehicle Fitting Principles (600/2030/1)

13 The ABC Awards motor vehicle courses have proven to be popular with our students, who have a wide range of academic ability. Darran, Newbury College, ABC Awards Recognised Centre

14 Patisserie & CONFECTIONERY LEVEL 3 ADVANCED LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN CATERING AND PROFESSIONAL CHEFS (ENGLAND) Pathway 2: Patisserie and Confectionery Level 3 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery (500/9893/7) The ABC Awards qualifications make our students much more employable candidates for the industry. Mark, Belfast Metropolitan College ABC Awards Showcase Centre

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16 RETAIL, Warehousing & Distribution LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN RETAIL (ENGLAND) and LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN RETAIL (WALES) Competence Qualification Pathway 1: Retail Level 2 Certificate in Retail Skills (600/3835/4) Pathway 2: Retail (Specialist) Level 2 Diploma in Retail Skills (600/3836/6) Pathways 1 and 2 Level 2 Certificate in Retail Knowledge (500/7497/0) LEVEL 3 ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP IN RETAIL (ENGLAND) Competence Qualification Pathway 1: Sales Professional Level 3 Diploma in Retail Skills (Sales Professional) (600/4108/0) LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP IN RETAIL (WALES) Competence Qualification Pathway 1: Sales Professional Level 3 Diploma in Retail Skills (Sales Professional) (600/4108/0) LEVEL 4 HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP IN RETAIL MANAGEMENT (ENGLAND) Competence Qualification Pathway 1: Retail Mangement Level 4 Diploma in Retail Management (600/9313/4) Pathway 1 Level 4 Diploma in Retail Knowledge (600/9101/0) LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP IN WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE (ENGLAND) and LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN WAREHOUSING AND STORAGE (WALES, NON- STATUTORY) Combined Qualification Pathway 1: Warehouse Operative Level 2 Certificate in Warehousing and Storage (600/1230/4)

17 We were very lucky to find an ABC Awards staff member who was an expert in fashion retail and our success is largely due to their knowledge and skill. Lynne, Middlesbrough College, ABC Awards Showcase Centre

18 YOUTH & Community LEVEL 2 INTERMEDIATE LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN YOUTH WORK (ENGLAND) Combined Qualification Pathway 1: Youth Work Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice (601/5531/0) LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN YOUTH WORK (WALES, NON-STATUTORY) Combined Qualification Pathway 1: Youth Work Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice (Wales) (601/7774/3)

19 We were involved at the early stage in the development of the youth work qualifications and preferred the flexible and supportive approach ABC Awards offered. Sue, The Lifetrain Trust,ABC Awards Recognised Centre LEVEL 3 ADVANCED LEVEL APPRENTICESHIP IN YOUTH WORK (ENGLAND) Combined Qualification Pathway 1: Youth Work Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work Practice (601/5533/4) LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP IN YOUTH WORK (WALES, NON-STATUTORY) Combined Qualification Pathway 1: Youth Work Level 3 Certificate in Youth Work Practice (Wales) (601/5532/2)

20 EMPLOYEE RIGHTS & Responsibilities The Level 2 Award in Employee Rights and Responsibilities in the Logistics Industry (600/1740/5) has been specifically developed to meet the needs of learners undertaking an apprenticeship in the revised Skills for Logistics Apprenticeship Framework. The qualification can be used as part of the following apprenticeship frameworks: INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIPS Commercial Moving (England) (Wales, non-statutory) Driving Goods Vehicles (England) (Wales) International Trade and Logistics Operations (England) (Wales) Logistics Operations (England)(Wales) Supply Chain Management (England) (Wales) Traffic Office (England) (Wales) Warehousing and Storage (England) (Wales, non-statutory) ADVANCED APPRENTCESHIPS Driving Goods Vehicles (England) (Wales) Logistics Operations (England) (Wales) Supply Chain Management (England) (Wales) Traffic Office (England) (Wales) Warehousing and Storage (England) (Wales, non-statutory) HIGHER APPRENTICESHIPS Supply Chain Management (Wales) E

21 Functional Skills We offer Functional Skills qualifications at Level 1 and Level 2 in the following areas: Functional Skills Qualification in English Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics Functional Skills Qualification in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) For more information about offering functional skills qualifications, either as part of an apprenticeship or stand alone, please call a member of our team on

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