Entry on to the Fish and Shellfish apprenticeship pathway

Examples include:

• Academic routes (e.g. GCSEs, Welsh Baccalaureate)
• By completing vocational qualifications
• Participation on employer placement
• Work experience
• Training

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 Fish and Shellfish apprenticeship pathway

Examples include:

• Into employment, for example, as a fishmonger, fish/shellfish processing operative or a fish frier
• Direct career progression into the Level 3 Fish and Shellfish apprenticeship or other pathway suitable to the apprentice's role and career plans
• Development into a different role at the same level or higher
• Welsh Baccalaureate Level 3

 

12. Do you agree with the entry and progression routes for the Fish and Shellfish 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.