Entry on to the Technical Operator 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 Process Operations
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 Technical Operator apprenticeship pathway
Examples include:
- Into employment, for example, as a production manager/supervisor, operations manager or quality manager
- 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.
13. Do you agree with the entry and progression routes for the Technical Operator apprenticeship?