Benefits - Scotland

Apprentices learn while they work, so their knowledge is up-to-date. Training is on-the-job and the practical skills apprentices gain meet the need of the employer.

Modern Apprenticeships in Food Manufacture offer apprentices the benefits of:

• Able to ‘earn and learn’ while becoming competent in the role.
• Supports career development by enabling progression from Level 2 to Level 3.
• Along with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) comes increased job satisfaction.
• Gaining full recognition for your sector qualification achievement.

Modern Apprenticeships in Food Manufacture offer employers the benefits of:

• The Scottish SVQ based Framework offer a single scheme of learning that covers a wide range of food manufacturing roles.
• Some flexibility on how to deliver apprenticeships as best suits your workforce.
• Helps to create a better trained, more highly skilled workforce.
• Can assist in the development of a learning culture in your organisation which in turn aids staff retention (and so reduces costs).
• Apprenticeships remain a high priority with the Scottish Government, Improves Apprenticeships can allow access to funding.

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