Apprenticeship Frameworks

As part of its remit as a sector skills council, Semta is responsible for drawing up frameworks for all apprenticeships in its sector. These set out the elements apprenticeships should contain, ensuring that standards are upheld.

We regularly consult with employers, training providers and awarding bodies to make sure that our frameworks meet employer and learner needs.

Each year more people register on Semta’s apprenticeship frameworks than in any other sector. But to achieve the skills base the UK needs to compete globally, we need to boost that number.

In line with the recommendations of the Leitch report, Semta plans to double the number of people starting apprenticeships, including young people and adults.

Framework elements at a glance

Apprenticeship	Competence-based element – NVQ Level 2
	Knowledge-based element – Technical Certificate Level 2
	Key Skills / Functional Skills – Level 1 (plus Level 2 in some cases)
	Employment Responsibilities and Rights (for those aged 16-25)
Advanced Apprenticeship	Competence-based element – NVQ Level 3
	Knowledge-based element – Technical Certificate Level 3
	Key Skills / Functional Skills – Level 2
	Employment Responsibilities and Rights (for those aged 16-25)
Higher Apprenticeship	NVQ Level 3/4
	Foundation Degree (HNC/HND minimum)
	Key Skills – Level 3 (Level 4/5 optional)
	Employment Responsibilities and Rights

The Apprenticeship Frameworks which can be downloaded below:

Apprenticeship & Advanced Apprenticeship for Laboratory Technicians / Annex

Apprenticeship & Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering / Annex

Framework - Apprenticeship in Industrial Applications / Annex

Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering Technology

Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering - Scotland

We have also published 3 reports below:

Apprenticeship Framework Report 2006

Apprenticeship as a Qualification Report 2007

Young Apprenticeship Employer Survey 2007