Entry on to the Meat and Poultry apprenticeship pathway

Examples include:

• Academic routes (e.g. GCSEs, Welsh Baccalaureate)
• By completing vocational qualifications
• Participation on employer placement
• The Foundation Apprenticeship in Food and Drink (any pathway)
• Direct career progression from the Foundation Apprenticeship in Meat and Poultry

Learners who have completed the Welsh Baccalaureate may have completed units or short courses which will provide underpinning knowledge towards the Apprenticeship. This will be assessed during an initial assessment allowing Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where appropriate.

Progression opportunities into the Apprenticeship also exist for those who have experience in the sector or those looking for a career change.

Progression routes from the Meat and Poultry apprenticeship pathway

Examples include:

• Into employment, for example, as a specialist butcher or specialist operations manager (meat and poultry)
• Onto the Higher Apprenticeship (level 4) in Food and Drink (Food Manufacturing Excellence) pathway
• Into further or higher education
• Career progression e.g. to a higher role, or specialised role at the same level

Many career options become available to the apprentice on successful completion of the framework. 

12. Do you agree with the entry and progression routes for the Meat and Poultry apprenticeship?

Yes

No

If no, please explain.

 

13. Are there any other additional Employer Requirements?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain.

 

14. Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) are no longer a mandatory requirement for Apprenticeships in Wales.

Do you think apprentices undertaking this Pathway should be required to complete ERR?

Yes

No

If yes, please explain.