Duration

The average length of time normally taken to achieve and demonstrate competence is:

• For pathway 1-6 – 12 months. Pathways 1-6 do not have additional knowledge qualifications, this is included in the SVQ, therefore these pathways do not require additional time
• For pathway 7 – 36 months. Pathway 7 is longer in duration due to the higher credits, additional knowledge qualifications and time required to develop competence for this more complex pathway. MAs starting on this pathway are required to meet the entry requirements which will provide them with some underpinning knowledge for this pathway.

Mandatory outcomes

SVQ or alternative competency based qualification as identified below:

 For pathways 1-6 the relevant SVQ at SCQF L6 qualifications must be completed i.e. a different qualification for each pathway. 

For pathway 7 there are two SVQs which must be completed

 Work Place Core Skills

For pathways 1-6 all Core Skills require separate certification at SCQF level 5 or above.

• Communication                                                  (SCQF 5)
• Working With Others                                          (SCQF 5)
• Problem Solving                                                 (SCQF 5)
• Information and Communication Technology     (SCQF 5)   
• Numeracy                                                           (SCQF 5)

For pathway 7 separate certification is required for the following core skills:

• Information and Communication Technology    (SCQF 5)   
• Numeracy                                                          (SCQF 5)

Enhancements

There are different enhancements depending on the pathway the apprentice is following as set out below:

For  pathways 1-6

Apprentices must achieve two additional outcomes.  An additional outcome should be a relevant short course at a suitable level, with is a minimum of 10 learning hours.  This may be industry-specific or of broader relevance to the learner or business, and must be agreed by the learner, employer and training provider at the beginning of the Modern Apprenticeship programme and shown in the Training Plan. The enhancement outcomes must be new learning. The learner must complete these outcomes in the duration of the apprenticeship programme.

Where a certificate has an expiry date, it must be current at the time of completion of the Modern Apprenticeship.

For pathway 7 -  Engineering Maintenance

Apprentices must complete at least one of the following qualifications:

• NC Engineering Systems SQA code: GD2F 45 SCQF level 5
• NC Electrical Engineering  SQA code: G9AF 46 ,  SCQF level 6
• NC Manufacturing Engineering SQA code: G982 45 G97L 46 SCQF level 5 and 6
• NC Mechanical Engineering SQA code: G97J 46, SCQF level 6
• HNC Electrical Engineering SQA code: G7TA 15, SCQF level 7
• HNC Engineering Systems SQA code G85G 15, SCQF, level 7
• HNC Manufacturing Engineering SQA code: G83Y 15, SCQF level 7
• HNC Mechanical Engineering SQA code: G840 15, SCQF level 7
• HNC Engineering Practice SQA code G86L 15, SCQF level 7

Optional Outcomes

Additional  SVQ Units/Qualifications/Training

Optional outcomes provide the opportunity for employers to provide additional learning where appropriate, depending on the job role.

Options can include units from a relevant SVQ in Food and Drink Operations at SCQF Level 6 or above; relevant short courses; and relevant professional qualifications. Further details can be found in the framework section.