Apprenticeships - England

Apprenticeships are Government-backed, work-based training Frameworks specifically tailored to meet the skills needs of employers.

Improve has developed the Improve Proficiency Apprenticeship (IPA) in Food and Drink that meets the governments requirements for Apprenticeships in England and the needs of employers in Food and Drink Industry.

It supports the fast moving and dynamic world of food and drink and ensures apprentices gain opportunity for both on-and-off the job learning. The IPA includes the Intermediate Apprenticeship (level 2), the Advanced Apprenticeship (level 3) and the Higher Apprenticeship (level 4).

Frameworks

The Framework gives details of the components and requirements of the Apprenticeship needed by law in order for the Apprenticeship to be ‘recognised’ in England. A copy of the full version of the Framework along with an abridged version can be found in this section under ‘Frameworks’. Alternatively full details of the Framework can be found on the Apprenticeships Frameworks Online (AFO) website: 
http://www.afo.sscalliance.org

Learners commencing Food and Drink Apprenticeships will need to be registered with Improve Ltd within eight weeks of commencing their apprenticeship Programme. Improve has implemented ‘IPA Online’ which allows apprenticeship providers direct access to the registration system. Further details can be found by contacting Lauran Agar (Lauran.Agar@improveltd.co.uk). Please note that the registration fees are payable at the time of registration. Registration and Certification documents can be downloaded from the Documents section.