New aquaculture modern apprenticeship frameworks

Over the past few years, Lantra has undertaken an extensive consultation with Scotland’s aquaculture businesses, industry professionals and training providers to review industry’s requirements for Modern Apprenticeships and ensure they are kept relevant and up-to-date to meet the changing needs of industry Professionals.

 “Lantra is proud to announce that the framework is now available for immediate use by training providers in Scotland.  The newly developed level 2 (SCQF level 5) Modern Apprenticeship framework coupled with the revised level 3 (SCQF level 6) framework, provides learners and employers alike with the progression opportunities needed by industry,”  says Jo-Anne Bryan, Lantra’s Project Manager for Apprenticeships and Frameworks.

A Modern Apprenticeship is not a qualification in itself but a package of learning and qualifications combined with work-based learning specific to the needs of the industry. It can be delivered entirely in the workplace or through a combination of workplace and learning at an approved college or training provider.

The benefit is that the Modern Apprenticeship framework includes relevant industry skills combined with skills required by employers, such as communication, working with others, problem solving, ICT and numeracy. Many businesses offer apprentice places across Scotland because they understand the benefits that apprentices bring.