The Power Industry (England)

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1 The Power Industry (England) Latest framework version? Please use this link to see if this is the latest issued version of this framework: afo.sscalliance.org/frameworkslibrary/index.cfm?id=fr01588 Issue date: 17 October 2012 Issued by Energy and Utility Skills

2 The Power Industry (England)

3 Framework summary The Power Industry Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Power Transmission and Distribution This framework includes information on Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Pathways for this framework at level 2 include: Pathway 1: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Power Transmission and Distribution Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Underground Cables (QCF) C2 - City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Overhead Lines (QCF) C3 - City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Substation Plant (QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering - Distribution and Transmission Technical Knowledge (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities Functional skills The Power Industry Advanced Level Apprenticeship in the Power Industry This framework includes information on Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Pathways for this framework at level 3 include: Pathway 1: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Wind Turbine Installation and Commissioning Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Wind Turbine Engineering Installation and Commissioning (QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Wind Turbine Maintenance (Technical Knowledge) (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities

4 Functional skills Pathway 2: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Power Generation Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Power Plant Maintenance (Electrical) (NVQ) (QCF) C2 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Power Plant Maintenance (Mechanical) (NVQ) (QCF) C3 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Power Plant Maintenance (Combined Electrical & Mechanical) (NVQ) (QCF) C4 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Power Plant Maintenance (Control & Instrumentation) (NVQ) (QCF) C5 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Power Plant Maintenance (Combined Electrical and Control & Instrumentation) (NVQ) (QCF) C6 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Power Plant Maintenance (NVQ) (QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (QCF) K2 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (QCF) K3 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Specialist: Operations and Maintenance) (QCF) K4 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF) K5 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF) K6 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) K7 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities Functional skills Pathway 3: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Power Transmission and Distribution Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Overhead Lines (QCF) C2 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Lead Overhead Lines Person (NVQ) (QCF) C3 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Substation Plant (QCF) C4 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Lead Substation Crafts Person (NVQ) (QCF) C5 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Underground Cables (QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Distribution and Transmission (Technical Knowledge) (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities Functional skills

5 Pathway 4: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance Competence qualifications available to this pathway: C1 - City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance (QCF) Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway: K1 - Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Wind Turbine Maintenance (Technical Knowledge) (QCF) Combined qualifications available to this pathway: N/A This pathway also contains information on: Employee rights and responsibilities Functional skills

6 Framework information Information on the Issuing Authority for this framework: Energy and Utility Skills The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in electricity, gas and water supply, and waste management (also includes gas utilisation, recycling and waste water collection and treatment) Issue number: 3 Framework ID: FR01588 This framework includes: Level 2 Level 3 Date this framework is to be reviewed by: 01/08/2014 This framework is for use in: England Short description The power industry faces some key challenges including an ageing workforce and a skills deficit in craft and technical roles. The purpose of this Intermediate and Advanced Level Apprenticeship is to support the industry to address these challenges by developing occupational competence in a wide range of job roles in the power industry.

7 Contact information Proposer of this framework The National Skills Academy for Power Strategic Steering Group on behalf of the power industry. Developer of this framework Name: Organisation: Organisation type: Job title: Helen White Energy & Utility Skills Sector Skills Council Apprenticeships Manager Phone: Postal address: Website: Friars Gate 1011 Stratford Road Shirley Solihull B90 4BN Issuing Authority's contact details Issued by: Energy and Utility Skills Issuer contact name: Jill Cheshire Issuer phone: Issuer

8 Revising a framework Contact details Who is making this revision: Your organisation: Your address: Helen White Energy & Utility Skills enquiries@euskills.co.uk Why this framework is being revised The Advanced Level Apprenticeship is being revised to include: a new pathway in wind turbine installation and commissioning. an updated knowledge qualification for both wind turbine pathways. Summary of changes made to this framework The following changes have been made: a new pathway in wind turbine installation and commissioning has been added. an updated knowledge qualification has been included in the wind turbine pathways. minor amends have been made throughout to reflect the best practice guidance August Qualifications removed The following qualification has been removed: City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Wind Turbine Maintenance (Technical Knowledge) (QCF) - 600/0604/3 Qualifications added The following qualifications have been added: City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Wind Turbine Engineering Installation and Commissioning (QCF) - 600/6845/0

9 City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Wind Turbine Maintenance (Technical Knowledge) (QCF) - 600/2700/9 Qualifications that have been extended No qualifications have been extended.

10 Purpose of this framework Summary of the purpose of the framework The power industry covers the activities associated with the generation, national transmission and local distribution of electricity, up to, and including, the customer's meter. The industry employs more than 87,000 people and is fundamental to the well-being of the UK economy. The industry faces some key challenges; these include improving the efficiency of transmission and distribution systems to minimise power losses and meeting ambitious government targets to generate 20% of the UK's energy from renewable sources by While some of the changes can be integrated into relatively routine maintenance and upgrades, many will require a step change in technology and skills over a relatively short period due to environmental and legal pressures. With manufacturing and the transport infrastructure dependent on power, the industry is seeing significant and growing skills shortages and an increasing demand for more and more power. It is critical to facilitate an adequate supply of competent people to develop, maintain and enhance the industry for the future. An ageing workforce, replacement and growth of electrical infrastructure, rapid advancement of new technologies and strong competition for talent in the marketplace will all impact the power industry over the next 5-15 years, with dramatic results if not addressed now. By 2024, the power industry will need to have recruited around 45,000-55,000 new employees. The Bain Report (2008) concluded that 10,000-20,000 of these need to be construction, installation, operations and maintenance workers to support the growing demand for power generated by wind energy. This is as well as upskilling existing staff, whilst managing the loss of 80% of its existing workforce. A skilled and competent workforce is critical in maintaining the security of the UK power supply. Within the power distribution business, there is a forecast requirement to train 9,000 new learners over the next six years (26,000 by 2024) to replace and reinforce the distribution network. Within the power transmission business, the forecast is that over 1,000 people will be required by 2012 to maintain overhead power lines. This data demonstrates the acute and ongoing demand for skilled workers in the industry. As one mechanism to address these shortages, 23 occupational roles within the industry have been listed on the Shortage Occupation List maintained by the Migration Advisory Committee. This Apprenticeship provides a sustainable opportunity to address the current and future skills shortages identified by the industry.

11 An Apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme designed by employers in the sector. It allows the Apprentice to gain technical knowledge and real practical experience, along with functional and personal skills, required for their immediate job and future career. These are acquired through a mix of learning in the workplace, formal off the job training and the opportunity to practice and embed new skills in a real work context. This broader mix differentiates the Apprenticeship experience from training delivered to meet narrowly focused job needs. On completion of the Apprenticeship the apprentice must be able to undertake the full range of duties, in a range of circumstances appropriate to the job, confidently and competently to the standard set by the industry. The Apprenticeship will attract new entrants by providing a structured route to job competence and career progression and can also be used to up skill existing staff. It provides the ability for employers to grow their own workforce where technically competent individuals are increasingly difficult to recruit. The Apprenticeship enables employers to identify managers of the future and support succession planning whilst delivering tangible benefits such as reduced staff turnover. The Apprenticeship supports delivery of the skills required to address the Government's energy challenge and support a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy. Aims and objectives of this framework (England) Aim: To contribute to the development of a sustainable workforce for the UK power industry. Objectives: To attract new workers to the industry. To develop occupationally competent workers in a wide range of job roles in the power industry thereby addressing skills shortages. To facilitate progression within the industry. To support the Governments' priority outlined in Skills for Sustainable Growth, to ensure Apprenticeship frameworks offer high-quality, economically-relevant provision.

12 Entry conditions for this framework The Intermediate and Advanced Level Apprenticeship in the Power Industry is open to individuals of any age and does not impose any restrictions to entry. Responsibility for selection and recruitment of apprentices lies with the employer who will have a clear idea of their requirements. The qualifications included within this Apprenticeship are demanding and many employers will look for applicants who have gained 4 GCSEs at grade C or above to demonstrate an ability to complete the Apprenticeship. However, employers are asked to be flexible when recruiting people onto the Apprenticeship. Where employers/providers have robust learner support systems in place (such as tutorials and mentoring programmes), an individual who historically has not done particularly well at reading, writing and numeracy may thrive on an Apprenticeship where the relevance and application of these subjects is understood. Applicants with level 2 engineering qualifications or who have completed the Young Apprenticeship in the Electricity Industry would be well suited for this Apprenticeship although these skills can be developed through the programme. Applicants should be mindful of the following: Electricity can be dangerous if not handled correctly so the safety of apprentices, their work colleagues and the public are of the up most importance in this job. Apprentices must be very safety conscious and have a very responsible attitude to work. These are physically demanding jobs that involve bending and lifting so a basic level of fitness is important to be able to conduct the job efficiently. Overhead Linesworkers and Wind Turbine Engineers will be working at heights so individuals with a fear of heights would not be suited to these roles. Potentially all wind turbine engineers could work offshore and spend significant periods at sea so applicants for these roles should be prepared to consider this if required. These jobs involve work outdoors, so apprentices should be prepared to work in any kind of weather. Apprentices will need to have good practical skills for handling tools and instruments and be prepared for some hard work. These are very skilled jobs and some aspects require significant amounts of concentration. Excellent communication skills are needed plus the ability to work within a team and independently. The job may involve travelling as apprentices are often field based and will respond to emergencies day or night. Apprentices therefore need to be adaptable and flexible and a driving license is desirable. Cable core identification is often coloured and in these circumstances correct colour

13 vision is important. If potential applicants are concerned about colour blindness they should discuss this with the recruiting employer to identify any reasonable adjustments that can be made. Some of these job roles will involve working in confined spaces. If potential applicants are concerned about claustrophobia they should discuss this with the recruiting employer to identify any reasonable adjustments that can be made. Apprentices will need an interest in the power industry and in mechanical/electrical/physical equipment and networks. Initial assessment Initial assessment will be used by training providers and/or employers to identify prior learning and experience to tailor the Apprentice s Individual Learning Plan, not for screening out applicants. In the case of APL for competence, knowledge or Functional Skills, the Apprenticeship programme must be tailored to allow the Apprentice to undertake new learning, including learning at a higher level and develop new skills.

14 ... level 2 Level 2 Title for this framework at level 2 Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Power Transmission and Distribution Pathways for this framework at level 2 Pathway 1: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Power Transmission and Distribution

15 ... level 2... Pathway 1 Level 2, Pathway 1: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Power Transmission and Distribution Description of this pathway The Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Power Transmission and Distribution requires a minimum total of 83 credits to be achieved. Entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the framework entry requirements There are no entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the general framework entry requirements.

16 ... level 2... Pathway 1 Job title(s) Cable Jointer Linesperson Electrical Fitter Job role(s) Undertake routine cable jointing activities such as repair, replacement and termination to approved, safe and environmental standards. Conduct routine overhead line activities such as condition assessment, fault repair, maintenance, quality assurance, refurbishment and dismantlement in line with approved, safe and environmental standards. Undertake routine substation activities such as installation, maintenance, inspection and repair of plant and apparatus to maintain the asset to approved, safe and environmental standards.

17 ... level 2... Pathway 1 Qualifications Competence qualifications available to this pathway C1 - City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Underground Cables (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C1a 600/1672/3 City & Guilds N/A C2 - City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Overhead Lines (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C2a 600/1673/5 City & Guilds N/A C3 - City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Substation Plant (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C3a 600/1671/1 City & Guilds N/A

18 ... level 2... Pathway 1 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway K1 - Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering - Distribution and Transmission Technical Knowledge (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points K1a 500/9992/9 City & Guilds N/A

19 ... level 2... Pathway 1 Combined qualifications available to this pathway N/A Notes on competence and knowledge qualifications (if any) Apprentices must complete both a competence qualification relevant to their job role and a knowledge qualification. Competence Qualifications Apprentices employed as a Cable Jointer must complete C1. Apprentices employed as a Linesperson must complete C2. Apprentices employed as an Electrical Fitter must complete C3. Knowledge Qualification K1 provides the underpinning knowledge and understanding for all job roles and for qualifications C1 - C3.

20 ... level 2... Pathway 1 Transferable skills (England) Functional Skills / GCSE (with enhanced functional content) and Key Skills (England) Apprentices must complete or have completed one of the English transferable skills qualifications and one of the Mathematical transferable skills qualifications listed below in order to successfully complete their Apprenticeship and this will carry the QCF five credit s. If they do not have these qualifications as part of their evidence an Apprenticeship certificate cannot be awarded. English Minimum level or grade Credit Functional Skills qualification in English 1 5 GCSE qualification in English (with enhanced functional content) E 5 Key Skills qualification in Communication achieved either before September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...* 1 5 GCSE Qualification in English* C N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature* E N/A GCSE or O' Level qualification in English Language** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature** A N/A * achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship. ** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.

21 ... level 2... Pathway 1 Mathematics Minimum level or grade Credit Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics 1 5 GCSE qualification (with enhanced functional content) in Mathematics E 5 Key Skills qualification in Application of Number achieved either before September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...* 1 5 GCSE qualification in Mathematics* C N/A A' level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics* E N/A A'Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics* E N/A GCSE or O'Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics** A N/A * achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship. ** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship. Inclusion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ICT is not included as a mandatory outcome of this Apprenticeship because these skills are not essential to effective performance in the job roles that this Apprenticeship underpins.

22 ... level 2... Pathway 1 Progression routes into and from this pathway Progression routes into the pathway: Applicants may come from a range of routes including: Work or work experience Training and/or experience which could include a portfolio showing what they have done Academic qualification(s) such as one or more GCSEs Achievement of Key Skills or Functional Skills Successful completion of a Young Apprenticeship for example the Young Apprenticeship in the Power Industry or the Young Apprenticeship in Engineering. Successful completion of a (14-19) Diploma in particular the Diploma in Engineering Individuals must meet the entry conditions (see entry conditions) of the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship and the recruiting employer. Existing members of the workforce may also progress into this Intermediate Level Apprenticeship. Progression routes out of the pathway: The apprentice's knowledge about career pathways, information sources and the names of relevant professional bodies are developed as part of the Employee Rights and Responsibilities component of this Intermediate Level Apprenticeship. Throughout any career in the power industry, individuals will be provided with the necessary on-going on and off job training, including refresher training and new skills training, to enable them to carry out their job role competently. On completion of the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship under normal circumstances graduate apprentices may continue to work as a competent operative in their current job role. Completion of the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship supports progression onto the Advanced Level Apprenticeship in the Power Apprenticeship. Graduate apprentices can also progress horizontally within the industry to complete competence qualifications at the same level or complete components of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship such as level 3 competence units relevant to the job role. For the right individual, this Intermediate Level Apprenticeship can provide a springboard to an exciting career in the industry. For further information on careers in the power industry please visit and

23 ... level 2... Pathway 1

24 ... level 2... Pathway 1 Delivery and assessment of employee rights and responsibilities The nine outcomes of Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) must be met by all apprentices, they ensure that the apprentice: knows and understands the range of employer and employee statutory rights and responsibilities under Employment Law and that employment rights can be affected by other legislation. This covers the apprentice's rights and responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act, other relevant equalities legislation and Health & Safety, together with the responsibilities and duties of employers; knows and understands the procedures and documentation in their organisation which recognise and protect their relationship with their employer. Health & Safety and Equality and Diversity training is an integral part of the apprentice's learning programme; knows and understands the range of sources of information and advice available to them on their employment rights and responsibilities. This includes details of Access to Work and Additional Learning Support; understands the role played by their occupation within their organisation and industry; has an informed view of the types of career pathways that are open to them; know the types of representative bodies and understands their relevance to the industry and organisation, and their main roles and responsibilities; knows where and how to get information and advice on their industry, occupation, training and career; can describe and work within their organisation's principles and codes of practice; recognises and can form a view on issues of public concern that affect their organisation and industry. To ensure full coverage of the nine national outcomes/standards for ERR, an ERR workbook has been developed by EU Skills. The workbook is not accredited, but records and formally assesses learning for ERR and must be completed by all apprentices as one of the mandatory outcomes of the Apprenticeship. Assessment is conducted by the assessor who also assesses the apprentice s competence and knowledge qualifications. Quality assurance is achieved through existing centre Internal Verifier and External Verifier processes. The knowledge in the workbook is intended to be covered throughout the Apprenticeship; therefore, whilst induction is a critical way of meeting some of the ERR requirements; the workbook should be revisited throughout the Apprenticeship to embed learning. Completion of the workbook is evidenced at the certification stage by submission of the workbook sign-off form. This form must be completed by the apprentice and signed by the apprentice, the employer and the training provider in order to verify the knowledge has been

25 ... level 2... Pathway 1 gained by the apprentice throughout the Apprenticeship. An Apprenticeship completion certificate will not be issued without receipt of the ERR workbook sign off form. The workbook can be downloaded from EU Skills website:

26 Level 3 Title for this framework at level 3 Advanced Level Apprenticeship in the Power Industry Pathways for this framework at level 3 Pathway 1: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Wind Turbine Installation and Commissioning Pathway 2: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Power Generation Pathway 3: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Power Transmission and Distribution Pathway 4: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance

27 ... Pathway 1 Level 3, Pathway 1: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Wind Turbine Installation and Commissioning Description of this pathway The Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Wind Turbine Installation and Commissioning requires a minimum total of 173 credits to be achieved. Entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the framework entry requirements In additional to the general framework entry requirements, employers would expect apprentices to hold a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (QCF) prior to commencing the Apprenticeship. Learners without this qualification are not excluded from the Apprenticeship, but would expected to complete it as an additional employer requirement of the framework.

28 ... Pathway 1 Job title(s) Wind Turbine Apprentice - Installation & Commissioning Job role(s) Undertaking the installation and commissioning of wind turbine systems. Apprentices must comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements and will be working with others.

29 ... Pathway 1 Qualifications Competence qualifications available to this pathway C1 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Wind Turbine Engineering Installation and Commissioning (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C1a 600/6845/0 City & Guilds N/A Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway K1 - Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Wind Turbine Maintenance (Technical Knowledge) (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points K1a 600/2700/9 City & Guilds N/A

30 ... Pathway 1 Combined qualifications available to this pathway N/A Notes on competence and knowledge qualifications (if any) K1 provides the underpinning knowledge for C1. These qualifications are appropriate for learners employed as a Wind Turbine Apprentice - Installation and Commissioning. Apprentices must complete both qualifications (C1 & K1).

31 ... Pathway 1 Transferable skills (England) Functional Skills / GCSE (with enhanced functional content) and Key Skills (England) Apprentices must complete or have completed one of the English transferable skills qualifications and one of the Mathematical transferable skills qualifications listed below in order to successfully complete their Apprenticeship and this will carry the QCF five credit s. If they do not have these qualifications as part of their evidence an Apprenticeship certificate cannot be awarded. English Minimum level or grade Credit Functional Skills qualification in English 2 5 GCSE qualification in English (with enhanced functional content) C 5 Key Skills qualification in Communication achieved either before September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...* 2 5 GCSE Qualification in English* C N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature* E N/A GCSE or O' Level qualification in English Language** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature** A N/A * achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship. ** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.

32 ... Pathway 1 Mathematics Minimum level or grade Credit Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics 2 5 GCSE qualification (with enhanced functional content) in Mathematics C 5 Key Skills qualification in Application of Number achieved either before September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...* 2 5 GCSE qualification in Mathematics* C N/A A' level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics* E N/A A'Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics* E N/A GCSE or O'Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics** A N/A * achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship. ** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship. Inclusion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Occupationally specific ICT skills are important for wind turbine engineers and as such these skills are delivered through the competence qualification. The ICT skills delivered through Functional Skills qualifications are not essential to effective performace in the job role. Therefore the Functional Skills qualification in ICT is not a mandatory outcome of this pathway within the Apprenticeship.

33 ... Pathway 1 Progression routes into and from this pathway Progression routes into the pathway: Applicants may come from a range of routes including: Work or work experience Training and/or experience which could include a portfolio showing what they have done Academic qualification(s) such as four GCSEs grade A* - C including 3 STEM subjects. Achievement of Key Skills or Functional Skills Successful completion of a relevant Intermediate Level Apprenticeship, for example in Engineering. Successful completion of a (14-19) Diploma in particular the Diploma in Engineering Ex forces Individuals must meet the entry conditions (see entry conditions) of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship and the recruiting employer. Existing members of the workforce may also progress into this Advanced Level Apprenticeship. Progression routes out of the pathway: The apprentice's knowledge about career pathways, information sources and the names of relevant professional bodies are developed as part of the Employee Rights and Responsibilities component of this Advanced Level Apprenticeship. Throughout any career in the power industry, individuals will be provided with the necessary on-going on and off job training, including refresher training and new skills training, to enable them to carry out their job role competently. On completion of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship under normal circumstances graduate apprentices will continue to work as a competent operative in their current job role. Progression thereafter will depend on the performance and motivation of the individual and the vacancies/opportunities available within the organisation and other organisations in the industry. Completion of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship supports progression onto the Higher Apprenticeship in Power Engineering which is due to be available for first starts from February For the right individual, this Advanced Level Apprenticeship can provide a springboard to an exciting career in the power industry.

34 ... Pathway 1 For Apprentices who wish to multiskill across both wind turbine installation and commissioning and wind turbine operations and maintenance it is possible to complete the 5 additional units within the competence qualification. It is expected that this could be achieved within 12 months of completing the Apprenticeship. A vertical progression pathway could be as follows: Apprentice Technician Trainee Technician Competent Technician/Technician - Authorised Technician Trainee Site Supervisor Site Supervisor Senior Site Supervisor. When an individual reaches Authorised Technician horizontal progression opportunities may be available. An Authorised Technician could progress to a Blade Technician or to a Safety Trainer and then Technical Trainer. Job titles will vary depending on the employer. Relevant programmes that support progression include: Foundation Degree in Subsea Engineering offered by Newcastle College Foundation Degree in Renewable Energy Technologies offered by Newcastle College Foundation Degree in Electrical Power Engineering offered by Aston University and Tyne Metropolitan College Higher Level Apprenticeship in Power Engineering (in development) For further information on careers in the power industry please visit and UCAS points for this pathway: Not applicable

35 ... Pathway 1 Delivery and assessment of employee rights and responsibilities The nine outcomes of Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) must be met by all apprentices, they ensure that the apprentice: knows and understands the range of employer and employee statutory rights and responsibilities under Employment Law and that employment rights can be affected by other legislation. This covers the apprentice's rights and responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act, other relevant equalities legislation and Health & Safety, together with the responsibilities and duties of employers; knows and understands the procedures and documentation in their organisation which recognise and protect their relationship with their employer. Health & Safety and Equality and Diversity training is an integral part of the apprentice's learning programme; knows and understands the range of sources of information and advice available to them on their employment rights and responsibilities. This includes details of Access to Work and Additional Learning Support; understands the role played by their occupation within their organisation and industry; has an informed view of the types of career pathways that are open to them; know the types of representative bodies and understands their relevance to the industry and organisation, and their main roles and responsibilities; knows where and how to get information and advice on their industry, occupation, training and career; can describe and work within their organisation's principles and codes of practice; recognises and can form a view on issues of public concern that affect their organisation and industry. Whilst some ERR is covered within the knowledge qualification this is not sufficient to meet the national standard outlined above. To ensure full coverage an ERR workbook has been developed by EU Skills. The workbook is not accredited, but records and formally assesses learning for ERR and must be completed by all apprentices as one of the mandatory outcomes of the Apprenticeship. Assessment is conducted by the assessor who also assesses the apprentice s competence and knowledge qualifications. Quality assurance is achieved through existing centre Internal Verifier and External Verifier processes. The knowledge in the workbook is intended to be covered throughout the Apprenticeship, therefore, whilst induction is a critical way of meeting some of the ERR requirements; the workbook should be revisited throughout the Apprenticeship to embed learning. Completion of the workbook is evidenced at the certification stage by submission of the workbook sign-off form. This form must be completed by the apprentice and signed by the

36 ... Pathway 1 apprentice, the employer and the training provider in order to verify the knowledge has been gained by the apprentice throughout the Apprenticeship. An Apprenticeship completion certificate will not be issued without receipt of the ERR workbook sign off form. The workbook can be downloaded from EU Skills website:

37 ... Pathway 2 Level 3, Pathway 2: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Power Generation Description of this pathway The Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Power Generation requires a minimum total of 164 credits to be achieved. Entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the framework entry requirements There are no entry requirements for this pathway in additional to the general framework entry requirements.

38 ... Pathway 2 Job title(s) Craftsperson/Fitter - Electrical Craftsperson/Fitter - Mechanical Craftsperson/Fitter - Electrical + Mechanical Craftsperson/Fitter - Control + Instrumentation Craftsperson/Fitter - Electrical + Control + Instrumentation Job role(s) Conduct complex + routine activities that include the maintenance, inspection, fault diagnosis + repair of electrical plant + assets. Working on own initiative with limited supervision to approved, safety + environmental standards + regulations. Controlling + directing resources. Conduct complex + routine activities that include the maintenance, inspection, fault diagnosis + repair of mechanical plant + assets. Working on own initiative with limited supervision to approved, safety + environmental standards + regulations. Controlling + directing resources. Conduct complex + routine activities including the maintenance, inspection, fault diagnosis + repair of electrical + mechanical plant + assets. Working on own initiative with limited supervision to approved, safety + environmental standards + regulations. Controlling + directing resources. Conduct complex + routine activities including the maintenance, inspection, fault diagnosis + repair of control + instrumentation plant + assets. Working on own initiative with limited supervision to approved, safety + environmental standards + regulations. Controlling + directing resources. Conduct complex + routine activities including maintenance, inspection, fault diagnosis + repair of electrical + control + instrumentation plant + assets. Working on own initiative with limited supervision to approved, safety+ environmental standards + regulations. Controlling + directing resources.

39 ... Pathway 2 Qualifications Competence qualifications available to this pathway C1 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Power Plant Maintenance (Electrical) (NVQ) (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C1a 500/9729/5 City & Guilds N/A C2 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Power Plant Maintenance (Mechanical) (NVQ) (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C2a 500/9730/1 City & Guilds N/A C3 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Power Plant Maintenance (Combined Electrical & Mechanical) (NVQ) (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C3a 500/9986/3 City & Guilds N/A

40 ... Pathway 2 Competence qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) C4 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Power Plant Maintenance (Control & Instrumentation) (NVQ) (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C4a 500/9731/3 City & Guilds N/A C5 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Power Plant Maintenance (Combined Electrical and Control & Instrumentation) (NVQ) (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C5a 500/9778/7 City & Guilds N/A C6 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Power Plant Maintenance (NVQ) (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C6a 500/9732/5 City & Guilds N/A Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway K1 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points K1a 500/8098/2 Edexcel N/A

41 ... Pathway 2 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) K2 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points K2a 500/8097/0 Edexcel N/A K3 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Specialist: Operations and Maintenance) (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points K3a 500/8163/9 Edexcel N/A K4 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points K4a 500/7315/1 Edexcel N/A K5 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Operations and Maintenance Engineering (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points K5a 500/7317/5 Edexcel N/A

42 ... Pathway 2 Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) K6 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points K6a 500/7283/3 Edexcel N/A K7 - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points K7a 500/7296/1 Edexcel N/A

43 ... Pathway 2 Combined qualifications available to this pathway N/A Notes on competence and knowledge qualifications (if any) Apprentices must complete one competence qualification and one knowledge qualification. The qualifications chosen must be appropriate to the Apprentices job role. Craftsperson/Fitter - Electrical The appropriate competence qualifications are C1 & C6. The appropriate knowledge qualifications are K1 & K2. Craftperson/Fitter - Mechanical The appropriate competence qualification is C2. The appropriate knowledge qualifications are K6 & K7. Craftperson/Fitter - Electrical & Mechanical The appropriate competence qualification is C3. The appropriate knowledge qualifications are K1, K2, K6 & K7. Craftperson/Fitter - Control & Instrumentation The appropriate competence qualification is C4. The appropriate knowledge qualifications are K3, K4 & K5. Craftperson/Fitter - Electrical & Control & Instrumentation The appropriate competence qualification is C5. The appropriate knowledge qualifications are K1, K2, K3, K4 & K5.

44 ... Pathway 2 Transferable skills (England) Functional Skills / GCSE (with enhanced functional content) and Key Skills (England) Apprentices must complete or have completed one of the English transferable skills qualifications and one of the Mathematical transferable skills qualifications listed below in order to successfully complete their Apprenticeship and this will carry the QCF five credit s. If they do not have these qualifications as part of their evidence an Apprenticeship certificate cannot be awarded. English Minimum level or grade Credit Functional Skills qualification in English 2 5 GCSE qualification in English (with enhanced functional content) C 5 Key Skills qualification in Communication achieved either before September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...* 2 5 GCSE Qualification in English* C N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature* E N/A GCSE or O' Level qualification in English Language** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature** A N/A * achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship. ** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.

45 ... Pathway 2 Mathematics Minimum level or grade Credit Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics 2 5 GCSE qualification (with enhanced functional content) in Mathematics C 5 Key Skills qualification in Application of Number achieved either before September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...* 2 5 GCSE qualification in Mathematics* C N/A A' level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics* E N/A A'Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics* E N/A GCSE or O'Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics** A N/A * achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship. ** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.

46 ... Pathway 2 ICT Apprentices must complete or have completed one of the ICT transferable skills qualifications listed below in order to successfully complete their Apprenticeship and this will carry the QCF five credit s. If they do not have one of these qualifications as part of their evidence an Apprenticeship certificate cannot be awarded. ICT Minimum level or grade Credit Functional Skills qualification in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 2 5 GCSE qualification in ICT (with enhanced functional content) C 5 Key Skills qualification in ICT achieved either before September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...* 2 5 GCSE qualification in ICT* C N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in ICT* N/A GCSE or O'Level qualification in ICT** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in ICT** A N/A * achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship. ** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship. Inclusion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ICT is included at level 2. Progression routes into and from this pathway Progression routes into the pathway: Applicants may come from a range of routes including: Work or work experience

47 ... Pathway 2 Training and/or experience which could include a portfolio showing what they have done Academic qualification(s) such as five GCSEs grade A* - C and including maths and English Achievement of Key Skills or Functional Skills Successful completion of a relevant Intermediate Level Apprenticeship for example, in Engineering. Successful completion of a (14-19) Diploma in particular the Diploma in Engineering Individuals must meet the entry conditions (see entry conditions) of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship and the recruiting employer. Existing members of the workforce may also progress into this Advanced Level Apprenticeship. Progression routes out of the pathway: The apprentice's knowledge about career pathways, information sources and the names of relevant professional bodies are developed as part of the Employee Rights and Responsibilities component of this Advanced Level Apprenticeship. Throughout any career in the power industry, individuals will be provided with the necessary on-going on and off the job training, including refresher training and new skills training, to enable them to carry out their job role competently. On completion of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship under normal circumstances graduate apprentices may continue to work as a competent operative in their current job role. Progression thereafter will depend on the performance and motivation of the individual and the vacancies/opportunities available within the organisation and other organisations in the industry. Completion of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship supports progression onto the Higher Apprenticeship in Power Engineering which is due to be available for first starts from February The following Foundation Degrees are available and provide future progression opportunities for graduate apprentices: Electrical Power Engineering and Renewable Energy delivered by Loughborough College Electrical Power Engineering delivered by Loughborough College Engineering for Power Industries delivered by Selby College Power Systems Management delivered by Loughborough College Engineering delivered widely across the UK For the right individual, this Advanced Level Apprenticeship can provide a springboard to an exciting career in the power industry. For further information on careers in the power industry please visit

48 ... Pathway 2 and UCAS points for this pathway: Not applicable

49 ... Pathway 2 Delivery and assessment of employee rights and responsibilities The nine outcomes of Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) must be met by all apprentices, they ensure that the apprentice: knows and understands the range of employer and employee statutory rights and responsibilities under Employment Law and that employment rights can be affected by other legislation. This covers the apprentice's rights and responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act, other relevant equalities legislation and Health & Safety, together with the responsibilities and duties of employers; knows and understands the procedures and documentation in their organisation which recognise and protect their relationship with their employer. Health & Safety and Equality and Diversity training is an integral part of the apprentice's learning programme; knows and understands the range of sources of information and advice available to them on their employment rights and responsibilities. This includes details of Access to Work and Additional Learning Support; understands the role played by their occupation within their organisation and industry; has an informed view of the types of career pathways that are open to them; know the types of representative bodies and understands their relevance to the industry and organisation, and their main roles and responsibilities; knows where and how to get information and advice on their industry, occupation, training and career; can describe and work within their organisation's principles and codes of practice; recognises and can form a view on issues of public concern that affect their organisation and industry. To ensure full coverage of the nine national outcomes/standards for ERR an ERR workbook has been developed by EU Skills. The workbook is not accredited, but records and formally assesses learning for ERR and must be completed by all apprentices as one of the mandatory outcomes of the Apprenticeship. Assessment is conducted by the assessor who also assesses the apprentice s competence and knowledge qualifications. Quality assurance is achieved through existing centre Internal Verifier and External Verifier processes. The knowledge in the workbook is intended to be covered throughout the Apprenticeship, therefore, whilst Induction is a critical way of meeting some of the ERR requirements; the workbook should be revisited throughout the Apprenticeship to embed learning. Completion of the workbook is evidenced at the certification stage by submission of the workbook sign-off form. This form must be completed by the apprentice and signed by the apprentice, the employer and the training provider in order to verify the knowledge has been

50 ... Pathway 2 gained by the apprentice throughout the Apprenticeship. An Apprenticeship completion certificate will not be issued without receipt of the ERR workbook sign off form. The workbook can be downloaded from EU Skills website:

51 ... Pathway 3 Level 3, Pathway 3: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Power Transmission and Distribution Description of this pathway The Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Power Transmission and Distribution requires a minimum total of 154 credits to be achieved. Entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the framework entry requirements There are no entry requirements for this pathway in additional to the general framework entry requirements.

52 ... Pathway 3 Job title(s) Linesperson Cable Jointer Electrical Fitter Job role(s) Conduct routine (i.e. fault repair and maintenance) and non routine/complex overhead line activities such as fault investigation, whilst controlling and directing resources. Working on own initiative with limited supervision to approved, safe and environmental standards and regulations. Conduct routine (i.e. cable repair, replacement and termination) and non routine/complex cable jointing activities i.e. fault investigation, whilst controlling and directing resources. Working on own initiative with limited supervision to approved, safe and environmental standards and regulations. Conduct routine (i.e. installation and repair of plant apparatus) and non routine/complex substation activities such as fault investigation, whilst controlling and directing resources. Working on own initiative with limited supervision to approved, safe and environmental standards and regulations.

53 ... Pathway 3 Qualifications Competence qualifications available to this pathway C1 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Overhead Lines (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C1a 500/7318/7 City & Guilds N/A C2 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Lead Overhead Lines Person (NVQ) (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C2a 500/8007/6 City & Guilds N/A C3 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Substation Plant (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C3a 500/7323/0 City & Guilds N/A

54 ... Pathway 3 Competence qualifications available to this pathway (cont.) C4 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Lead Substation Crafts Person (NVQ) (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C4a 500/7971/2 City & Guilds N/A C5 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Underground Cables (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C5a 500/7324/2 City & Guilds N/A Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway K1 - City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Distribution and Transmission (Technical Knowledge) (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points K1a 600/1221/3 City & Guilds N/A

55 ... Pathway 3 Combined qualifications available to this pathway N/A Notes on competence and knowledge qualifications (if any) Apprentices must complete one competence qualification and one knowledge qualification. The qualifications chosen must be appropriate to the Apprentices job role. Linesperson The appropriate competence qualifications are C1 & C2. The appropriate knowledge qualification is K1. Cable Jointer The appropriate competence qualification is C5. The appropriate knowledge qualification is K1. Electrical Fitter The appropriate competence qualifications are C3 & C4. The appropriate knowledge qualification is K1. Qualifications C2 & C4 should be chosen by Linespersons or Electrical Fitters that may take on or are in a role with a supervisory/leadership element - these qualifications include additional units to develop and assess these work activities. These additional units are the reason for the increased qualification GLH.

56 ... Pathway 3 Transferable skills (England) Functional Skills / GCSE (with enhanced functional content) and Key Skills (England) Apprentices must complete or have completed one of the English transferable skills qualifications and one of the Mathematical transferable skills qualifications listed below in order to successfully complete their Apprenticeship and this will carry the QCF five credit s. If they do not have these qualifications as part of their evidence an Apprenticeship certificate cannot be awarded. English Minimum level or grade Credit Functional Skills qualification in English 2 5 GCSE qualification in English (with enhanced functional content) C 5 Key Skills qualification in Communication achieved either before September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...* 2 5 GCSE Qualification in English* C N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature* E N/A GCSE or O' Level qualification in English Language** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature** A N/A * achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship. ** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.

57 ... Pathway 3 Mathematics Minimum level or grade Credit Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics 2 5 GCSE qualification (with enhanced functional content) in Mathematics C 5 Key Skills qualification in Application of Number achieved either before September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...* 2 5 GCSE qualification in Mathematics* C N/A A' level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics* E N/A A'Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics* E N/A GCSE or O'Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics** A N/A * achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship. ** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.

58 ... Pathway 3 ICT Apprentices must complete or have completed one of the ICT transferable skills qualifications listed below in order to successfully complete their Apprenticeship and this will carry the QCF five credit s. If they do not have one of these qualifications as part of their evidence an Apprenticeship certificate cannot be awarded. ICT Minimum level or grade Credit Functional Skills qualification in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) 2 5 GCSE qualification in ICT (with enhanced functional content) C 5 Key Skills qualification in ICT achieved either before September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...* 2 5 GCSE qualification in ICT* C N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in ICT* N/A GCSE or O'Level qualification in ICT** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in ICT** A N/A * achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship. ** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship. Inclusion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) ICT is included at level 2. Progression routes into and from this pathway Progression routes into the pathway: Applicants may come from a range of routes including:

59 ... Pathway 3 Work or work experience Training and/or experience which could include a portfolio showing what they have done Academic qualification(s) such as five GCSEs grade A* - C and including maths and English Achievement of Key Skills or Functional Skills Successful completion of a relevant Intermediate Level Apprenticeship for example, in Engineering. Successful completion of a (14-19) Diploma in particular the Diploma in Engineering Individuals must meet the entry conditions (see entry conditions) of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship and the recruiting employer. Existing members of the workforce may also progress into this Advanced Level Apprenticeship. Progression routes out of the pathway: The apprentice's knowledge about career pathways, information sources and the names of relevant professional bodies are developed as part of the Employee Rights and Responsibilities component of this Advanced Level Apprenticeship. Throughout any career in the power industry, individuals will be provided with the necessary on-going on and off job training, including refresher training and new skills training, to enable them to carry out their job role competently. On completion of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship under normal circumstances graduate apprentices may continue to work as a competent operative in their current job role. Progression thereafter will depend on the performance and motivation of the individual and the vacancies/opportunities available within the organisation and other organisations in the industry. Completion of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship supports progression onto the Higher Apprenticeship in Power Engineering which is due to be available for first starts from February The following Foundation Degrees are available and provide future progression opportunities for graduate apprentices: Electrical Power Engineering and Renewable Energy delivered by Loughborough College Electrical Power Engineering delivered by Loughborough College Engineering for Power Industries delivered by Selby College Power Systems Management delivered by Loughborough College Engineering delivered widely across the UK For the right individual, this Advanced Level Apprenticeship can provide a springboard to an exciting career in the power industry.

60 ... Pathway 3 For further information on careers in the power industry please visit and UCAS points for this pathway: Not applicable

61 ... Pathway 3 Delivery and assessment of employee rights and responsibilities The nine outcomes of Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) must be met by all apprentices, they ensure that the apprentice: knows and understands the range of employer and employee statutory rights and responsibilities under Employment Law and that employment rights can be affected by other legislation. This covers the apprentice's rights and responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act, other relevant equalities legislation and Health & Safety, together with the responsibilities and duties of employers; knows and understands the procedures and documentation in their organisation which recognise and protect their relationship with their employer. Health & Safety and Equality and Diversity training is an integral part of the apprentice's learning programme; knows and understands the range of sources of information and advice available to them on their employment rights and responsibilities. This includes details of Access to Work and Additional Learning Support; understands the role played by their occupation within their organisation and industry; has an informed view of the types of career pathways that are open to them; know the types of representative bodies and understands their relevance to the industry and organisation, and their main roles and responsibilities; knows where and how to get information and advice on their industry, occupation, training and career; can describe and work within their organisation's principles and codes of practice; recognises and can form a view on issues of public concern that affect their organisation and industry. Within this Advanced Level Apprenticeship the nine national outcomes/standards for ERR are met through a mandatory unit included in the knowledge qualification. The unit title is Employment Rights and Responsibilities in the Energy & Utility Sector. The knowledge qualification is: City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Distribution and Transmission (Technical Knowledge) (QCF) EU Skills has developed an ERR workbook to support delivery of this unit. Use of this workbook is optional and completion of the workbook does not need to be evidenced at the point of certification. The workbook can be downloaded from EU Skills website: Where the apprentice has already completed this unit as part of the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship they do not need to repeat this.

62 ... Pathway 3

63 ... Pathway 4 Level 3, Pathway 4: Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance Description of this pathway The Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Wind Turbine Installation and Commissioning requires a minimum total of 164 credits to be achieved. Entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the framework entry requirements In additional to the general framework entry requirements, employers would expect apprentices to hold a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (QCF) prior to commencing the Apprenticeship. Learners without this qualification are not excluded from the Apprenticeship, but would expected to complete it as an additional employer requirement of the framework.

64 ... Pathway 4 Job title(s) Wind Turbine Apprentice - Operations & Maintenance Job role(s) Undertaking the inspection and maintenance of wind turbine systems and the location and diagnosis of faults as well as removing and replacing systems and components. Apprentices must comply with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements and will be working with others.

65 ... Pathway 4 Qualifications Competence qualifications available to this pathway C1 - City & Guilds Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering - Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points C1a 600/0811/8 City & Guilds N/A Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway K1 - Level 3 Diploma In Electrical Power Engineering - Wind Turbine Maintenance (Technical Knowledge) (QCF) No. Ref no. Awarding organisation Credit Guided learning hours UCAS points K1a 600/2700/9 City & Guilds N/A

66 ... Pathway 4 Combined qualifications available to this pathway N/A Notes on competence and knowledge qualifications (if any) Apprentices must complete both C1 and K1. K1 provides the underpinning knowledge for C1. These qualifications are appropriate for learners employed as a Wind Turbine Apprentice - Operations and Maintenance.

67 ... Pathway 4 Transferable skills (England) Functional Skills / GCSE (with enhanced functional content) and Key Skills (England) Apprentices must complete or have completed one of the English transferable skills qualifications and one of the Mathematical transferable skills qualifications listed below in order to successfully complete their Apprenticeship and this will carry the QCF five credit s. If they do not have these qualifications as part of their evidence an Apprenticeship certificate cannot be awarded. English Minimum level or grade Credit Functional Skills qualification in English 2 5 GCSE qualification in English (with enhanced functional content) C 5 Key Skills qualification in Communication achieved either before September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...* 2 5 GCSE Qualification in English* C N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature* E N/A GCSE or O' Level qualification in English Language** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Literature** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in English Language and Literature** A N/A * achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship. ** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.

68 ... Pathway 4 Mathematics Minimum level or grade Credit Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics 2 5 GCSE qualification (with enhanced functional content) in Mathematics C 5 Key Skills qualification in Application of Number achieved either before September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...* 2 5 GCSE qualification in Mathematics* C N/A A' level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics* E N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics* E N/A A'Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics* E N/A GCSE or O'Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Pure Mathematics** A N/A A' Level or AS Level qualification in Further Mathematics** A N/A * achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship. ** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship. Inclusion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Occupationally specific ICT skills are important for wind turbine engineers and as such these skills are delivered through the competence qualification. The ICT skills delivered through Functional Skills qualifications are not essential to effective performace in the job role. Therefore the Functional Skills qualification in ICT is not a mandatory outcome of this pathway within the Apprenticeship. Progression routes into and from this pathway

69 ... Pathway 4 Progression routes into the pathway: Applicants may come from a range of routes including: Work or work experience Training and/or experience which could include a portfolio showing what they have done Academic qualification(s) such as four GCSEs grade A* - C including 3 STEM subjects. Achievement of Key Skills or Functional Skills Successful completion of a relevant Intermediate Level Apprenticeship, for example in Engineering. Successful completion of a (14-19) Diploma in particular the Diploma in Engineering Ex forces Individuals must meet the entry conditions (see entry conditions) of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship and the recruiting employer. Existing members of the workforce may also progress into this Advanced Level Apprenticeship. Progression routes out of the pathway: The apprentice's knowledge about career pathways, information sources and the names of relevant professional bodies are developed as part of the Employee Rights and Responsibilities component of this Advanced Level Apprenticeship. Throughout any career in the power industry, individuals will be provided with the necessary on-going on and off job training, including refresher training and new skills training, to enable them to carry out their job role competently. On completion of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship under normal circumstances graduate apprentices will continue to work as a competent operative in their current job role. Progression thereafter will depend on the performance and motivation of the individual and the vacancies/opportunities available within the organisation and other organisations in the industry. Completion of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship supports progression onto the Higher Apprenticeship in Power Engineering which is due to be available for first starts from February For the right individual, this Advanced Level Apprenticeship can provide a springboard to an exciting career in the power industry. For Apprentices who wish to multiskill across both wind turbine installation and commissioning and wind turbine operations and maintenance it is possible to complete the 5 additional units within the competence qualification. It is expected that this could be achieved within 12 months of completing the Apprenticeship.

70 ... Pathway 4 A vertical progression pathway could be as follows: Apprentice Technician Trainee Technician Competent Technician/Technician - Authorised Technician Trainee Site Supervisor Site Supervisor Senior Site Supervisor. When an individual reaches Authorised Technician horizontal progression opportunities may be available. An Authorised Technician could progress to a Blade Technician or to a Safety Trainer and then Technical Trainer. Job titles will vary depending on the employer. Relevant programmes that support progression include: Foundation Degree in Subsea Engineering offered by Newcastle College Foundation Degree in Renewable Energy Technologies offered by Newcastle College Foundation Degree in Electrical Power Engineering offered by Aston University and Tyne Metropolitan College Higher Level Apprenticeship in Power Engineering (in development) For further information on careers in the power industry please visit and UCAS points for this pathway: Not applicable

71 ... Pathway 4 Delivery and assessment of employee rights and responsibilities The nine outcomes of Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) must be met by all apprentices, they ensure that the apprentice: knows and understands the range of employer and employee statutory rights and responsibilities under Employment Law and that employment rights can be affected by other legislation. This covers the apprentice's rights and responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act, other relevant equalities legislation and Health & Safety, together with the responsibilities and duties of employers; knows and understands the procedures and documentation in their organisation which recognise and protect their relationship with their employer. Health & Safety and Equality and Diversity training is an integral part of the apprentice's learning programme; knows and understands the range of sources of information and advice available to them on their employment rights and responsibilities. This includes details of Access to Work and Additional Learning Support; understands the role played by their occupation within their organisation and industry; has an informed view of the types of career pathways that are open to them; know the types of representative bodies and understands their relevance to the industry and organisation, and their main roles and responsibilities; knows where and how to get information and advice on their industry, occupation, training and career; can describe and work within their organisation's principles and codes of practice; recognises and can form a view on issues of public concern that affect their organisation and industry. Whilst some ERR is covered within the knowledge qualification this is not sufficient to meet the national standard outlined above. To ensure full coverage an ERR workbook has been developed by EU Skills. The workbook is not accredited, but records and formally assesses learning for ERR and must be completed by all apprentices as one of the mandatory outcomes of the Apprenticeship. Assessment is conducted by the assessor who also assesses the apprentice s competence and knowledge qualifications. Quality assurance is achieved through existing centre Internal Verifier and External Verifier processes. The knowledge in the workbook is intended to be covered throughout the Apprenticeship, therefore, whilst induction is a critical way of meeting some of the ERR requirements; the workbook should be revisited throughout the Apprenticeship to embed learning. Completion of the workbook is evidenced at the certification stage by submission of the workbook sign-off form. This form must be completed by the apprentice and signed by the

72 ... Pathway 4 apprentice, the employer and the training provider in order to verify the knowledge has been gained by the apprentice throughout the Apprenticeship. An Apprenticeship completion certificate will not be issued without receipt of the ERR workbook sign off form. The workbook can be downloaded from EU Skills website:

73 The remaining sections apply to all levels and pathways within this framework. How equality and diversity will be met Under-representation The power industry is affected by a gender imbalance with females constituting only 26.8% of the workforce compared to the 43% UK average. Females are even more poorly represented in technical roles at 1.7% of the workforce compared the UK average of 8.6%. In addition, only 4% of the power industry workforce is from a black or minority ethnic (BME) background compared to 8% of the UK workforce. Barriers to entry and progression Unfounded social perceptions about the suitability of technical roles within the industry for women provide the only barrier to entry and progression for these under-represented groups. Solutions to entry and progression Apprentices are seen as a vital route to encourage and facilitate a greater diversity of individuals into the industry. This Apprenticeship does not discriminate. Employers/providers must be able to demonstrate that there are no overt or covert discriminatory practices in selection and employment. All promotion, selection and training activities must comply with relevant legislation, in particular, the protected characteristics of the Equality Act For guidance please refer to: Energy & Utility Skills and power industry employers have established the National Skills Academy for Power to develop the capacity, capability, quality and consistency of training and education to deliver the skills needs of a sustainable UK power industry. One of the National Skills Academy s strategic objectives is to: "Increase the attractiveness and diversity of the sector to future and existing employees, learners and trainers, demonstrating clear recognised career and development paths and 'connecting up' the promotion of the sector to new recruits and learners in line with the education system through schools, careers advisors and Further and Higher Education." The National Skills Academy for Power has established the Sector Attractiveness Working Group with the purpose to: "Broaden the "pool" of potential employees in the power industry through increased sector profile and attractiveness." The working group has produced a sector attractiveness strategy which focuses on two key

74 activity areas: stakeholder engagement and learner engagement. It will identify solutions to entry and progression. The National Skills Academy for Power is working with industry employers and the UKRC - the UK Government's lead organisation for the provision of advice, services and policy consultation regarding the under-representation of women in science, engineering, technology and the built environment (SET) - to identify ways to attract women to the power industry. The Think Power website is one example of how sector attractiveness is being addressed.

75 On and off the job guided learning (England) Total GLH for each pathway GLH attached to the Apprenticeship refers to the time taken by the apprentice to develop the practical skills and underpinning knowledge to demonstrate competence in their job role. GLH must be delivered during contracted working hours. The working week for an apprentice is recommended to be 30 hours, unless an Apprentice has a part time employment contract in which case apprentices must work a minimum of 16 hours a week. Where this is the case, the Apprenticeship must be extended in order for the apprentice to complete the GLH. For apprentices aged: between 16 18, the Apprenticeship must last at least 12 months; 19 and over, the Apprenticeship must be at least 12 months, unless relevant prior learning is recorded. Where this is the case, Apprenticeships will not be less than six months and must include new skills and new learning. GLH: must be planned, reviewed and evaluated jointly between the apprentice and tutor, teacher, mentor or manager; must allow access as and when required by the apprentice either to a tutor, teacher, mentor or manager; are delivered through one or more of the following methods: individual and group teaching, e-learning, distance learning, coaching, mentoring; feedback and assessment; collaborative/networked learning with peers; guided study; provide examples from the sector as to how this will be delivered in the how this requirement will be met in the off the job and on the job sections; Apprenticeship delivery must be planned to make full and effective use of the duration, including the opportunity for apprentices to embed and extend their learning through repeated workplace practice; completed in relation to accredited components of the framework achieved prior to the that training may count towards the GLH requirement for the framework; where an apprentice completes an Apprenticeship part way through the final 12 month period (which is after the first 12 months), an apprentice must receive a proportion of the minimum of 280 GLH which is at least equal to the proportion of the final 12 month period spent on the Apprenticeship. The industry would expect the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship to take 30 months to

76 complete on average. Where this is the case a minimum of 704 GLH must be completed over the duration of the Apprenticeship of which a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the first year and a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the second year. It is anticipated that these GLH will be broken down as follows: 21 GLH - induction 133 GLH - competence qualification 360 GLH - knowledge qualification 45 GLH - level 1 Functional Skills in Maths 45 GLH - level 1 Functional Skills in English 30 GLH - related to completion of the Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) logbook 30 GLH - related to completion of the Employment Rights and Responsibilities workbook 10 GLH - progress reviews (at least one hour every 12 weeks for the duration of the programme) 30 GLH - mentoring (at least one hour every month for the duration of the programme) The industry would expect the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance pathway to take 42 months to complete on average. Where this is the case a minimum of 1353 GLH must be completed over the duration of the Apprenticeship of which a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the first year, a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the second year and a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the third year. It is anticipated that these GLH will be broken down as follows: 21 GLH - induction 408 GLH - competence qualification 718 GLH - knowledge qualification 45 GLH - level 2 Functional Skills in Maths 45 GLH - level 2 Functional Skills in English 30 GLH - related to completion of the Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) logbook 30 GLH - related to completion of the Employment Rights and Responsibilities workbook 14 GLH - progress reviews (at least one hour every 12 weeks for the duration of the programme) 42 GLH - mentoring (at least one hour every month for the duration of the programme) The industry would expect the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Wind Turbine Installation and Commissioning pathway to take 42 months to complete on average. Where this is the case a minimum of 1417 GLH must be completed over the duration of the Apprenticeship of which a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the first year, a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the second year and a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the third year. It is anticipated that these GLH will be broken down as follows:

77 21 GLH - induction 472 GLH - competence qualification 718 GLH - knowledge qualification 45 GLH - level 2 Functional Skills in Maths 45 GLH - level 2 Functional Skills in English 30 GLH - related to completion of the Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) logbook 30 GLH - related to completion of the Employment Rights and Responsibilities workbook 14 GLH - progress reviews (at least one hour every 12 weeks for the duration of the programme) 42 GLH - mentoring (at least one hour every month for the duration of the programme) The industry would expect the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Power Generation pathway to take 42 months to complete on average. Where this is the case a minimum of 1145 GLH must be completed over the duration of the Apprenticeship of which a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the first year, a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the second year and a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the third year. It is anticipated that these learning hours will be broken down as follows: 21 GLH - induction 513 GLH - competence qualification 360 GLH - knowledge qualification 45 GLH - level 2 Functional Skills in Maths 45 GLH - level 2 Functional Skills in English 45 GLH - level 2 Functional Skills in ICT 30 GLH - related to completion of the Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) logbook 30 GLH - related to completion of the Employment Rights and Responsibilities workbook 14 GLH - progress reviews (at least one hour every 12 weeks for the duration of the programme) 42 GLH - mentoring (at least one hour every month for the duration of the programme) The industry would expect the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Power Transmission and Distribution pathway to take 42 months to complete on average. Where this is the case a minimum of 980 GLH must be completed over the duration of the Apprenticeship of which a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the first year, a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the second year and a minimum of 280 GLH must be completed in the third year. It is anticipated that these learning hours will be broken down as follows: 22 GLH - induction 186 GLH - competence qualification 395 GLH - knowledge qualification 45 GLH - level 2 Functional Skills in Maths 45 GLH - level 2 Functional Skills in English

78 45 GLH - level 2 Functional Skills in ICT 30 GLH - related to completion of the Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) logbook 30 GLH - related to completion of the Employment Rights and Responsibilities workbook 14 GLH - progress reviews (at least one hour every 12 weeks for the duration of the programme) 42 GLH - mentoring (at least one hour every month for the duration of the programme) 126 GLH - coaching (defined as guidance or instruction by a competent co-worker or superior for example through "tool box talks ) Apprenticeships are focused upon outcomes and not time served. The expected time taken to complete the minimum mandatory outcomes is indicative only. The pace of the apprentice s progress and the actual GLH will depend on their ability and the support they receive. In addition, some employers/providers may include a longer induction period or more frequent progress reviews which will increase the Apprenticeship duration and the GLH therefore changing the proportions of GLH delivered on and off the job. EU Skills recommends that a plan is developed at the outset of the Apprenticeship to determine how the GLH requirement will be met. It is also recommended that a record of GLH is kept by the apprentice. When claiming an Apprenticeship completion certificate, providers will be required to submit an Apprentice Declaration and Authorisation form to EU Skills via Apprenticeship Certification England (ACE - As part of this form, Apprentices and the claimant of their completion certificate must sign to declare that the apprentice has received the required minimum levels of Guided Learning Hours (GLH) as set out in this framework. This form can be downloaded from Minimum off-the-job guided learning hours Off the job GLH are the hours associated with learning that takes place away from the immediate pressures of the job for example, in a training room on the employers premises. Over the duration of the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship a minimum of 571 GLH must be completed off the job. Over the duration of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance pathway, a minimum of 945 GLH must be completed off the job. Over the duration of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Wind Turbine Installation and Commissioning pathway, a minimum of 945 GLH must be completed off the job. Over the duration of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Power Generation pathway, a minimum of 632 GLH must be completed off the job.

79 Over the duration of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Power Transmission and Distribution pathway, a minimum of 980 GLH must be completed off the job. How this requirement will be met Off-the-job GLH will be delivered, recorded and evidenced through: Certificate of achievement for the relevant knowledge qualification Certificate of achievement for the Functional Skills Completed ERR workbook sign off sheet Completed Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) logbook sign off sheet Minimum on-the-job guided learning hours Over the duration of the Intermediate Level Apprenticeship a minimum of 133 GLH must be completed on the job. Over the duration of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Wind Turbine Operations and Maintenance pathway, a minimum of 462 GLH must be completed on the job. Over the duration of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Wind Turbine Installation and Commissioning pathway, a minimum of 408 GLH must be completed on the job. Over the duration of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Power Generation pathway, a minimum of 513 GLH must be completed on the job. Over the duration of the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Power Transmission and Distribution pathway, a minimum of 186 GLH must be completed on the job. How this requirement will be met On-the-job GLH will be delivered, recorded and evidenced through successful completion (demonstrated through a certificate of achievement) of the relevant competence qualification.

80 Personal learning and thinking skills assessment and recognition (England) Summary of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills The Creative Thinking, Independent Enquiry, Reflective Learning, Team Working, Self Management Effective Participation groups of skills together comprise the Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) framework. PLTS have been included in the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE) so that apprentices can prove that they are effective employees. The PLTS framework has been mapped to the mandatory units of the competence qualifications included within this Apprenticeship to assessment criteria level. The mapping demonstrates that the PLTS framework is not fully explicit within the mandatory units but that some of the groups of skills are fully or partially implicit depending on which competence qualification the learner chooses. Because EU Skills cannot guarantee that the SASE requirement for PLTS is met through the mandatory units of the competence qualifications an assessable PLTS logbook has been developed. The purpose of the logbook is to act as central location for the apprentice to record examples of where and how they have used PLTS to get tasks done in their workplace; it also provides an opportunity for apprentices to record their recognition of their own PLTS development throughout their Apprenticeship. Whilst a mapping exercise has been completed to evidence where opportunities for delivery of PLTS arise, this should not be seen as a restrictive list; PLTS will be evidenced in the optional units of the competence qualification, in the knowledge qualification, in the Functional/Key Skills and through the tasks that an apprentice will conduct as part of their job role as well as in activities which the apprentice may conduct alongside the Apprenticeship, for example the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Providers are encouraged to utilise all other opportunities to meet the PLTS requirements. PLTS will need to be considered as part of the overall assessment strategy for the Apprenticeship and should be integrated holistically within the elements of the Apprenticeship framework. Completion and assessment of the logbook is a mandatory requirement for all apprentices. PLTS are assessed, recognised and evidenced through the logbook which will be evidenced at the point of certification through a sign off form which must be submitted to the certifying authority before an Apprenticeship completion certificate can be issued.

81 The apprentice must be made aware of the requirement to complete PLTS during their induction to the Apprenticeship. The assessor is expected to guide the apprentice through the logbook to ensure they fully understand the requirements. The assessor must be familiar with the PLTS framework so that they are able to confirm that the apprentice has covered all of PLTS within the Apprenticeship. The assessor will compare the examples recorded by the apprentice in the logbook with the PLTS framework to ensure that all PLTS are covered. Space is provided in the logbook specifically for the assessor to comment on the PLTS achievements by apprentices. The mapping report, PLTS Logbook and PLTS framework can be downloaded from Creative thinking The focus of the Creative Thinking group of skills is: Young people think creatively by generating and exploring ideas, making original connections. They try different ways to tackle a problem, working with others to find imaginative solutions and outcomes that are of. The outcome statements for the Creative Thinking group of skills state that apprentices: generate ideas and explore possibilities ask questions to extend their thinking connect their own and others ideas and experiences in inventive ways question their own and others assumptions try out alternatives or new solutions and follow ideas through adapt ideas as circumstances change. Please refer to the summary of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills for information on how Creative Thinking will be achieved and evidenced and where it is located in this Apprenticeship. Independent enquiry The focus of the Independent Enquiry group of skills is: Young people process and evaluate information in their investigations, planning what to do and how to go about it. They take informed and well-reasoned decisions, recognising that others have different beliefs and attitudes. The outcome statements for the Independent Enquiry group of skills state that apprentices: identify questions to answer and problems to resolve plan and carry out research, appreciating the consequences of decisions

82 explore issues, events or problems from different perspectives analyse and evaluate information, judging its relevance and consider the influence of circumstances, beliefs and feelings on decisions and events support conclusions, using reasoned arguments and evidence. Please refer to the summary of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills for information on how Independent Enquiry will be achieved and evidenced and where it is located in this Apprenticeship. Reflective learning The focus of the Reflective Learning group of skills is: Young people evaluate their strengths and limitations, setting themselves realistic goals with criteria for success. They monitor their own performance and progress, inviting feedback from others and making changes to further their learning. The outcome statements for the Reflective Learning group of skills state that apprentices: assess themselves and others, identifying opportunities and achievements set goals with success criteria for their development and work review progress, acting on the outcomes invite feedback and deal positively with praise, setbacks and criticism evaluate experiences and learning to inform future progress communicate their learning in relevant ways for different audiences. Please refer to the summary of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills for information on how Reflective Learning will be achieved and evidenced and where it is located in this Apprenticeship. Team working The focus of the Team Working group of skills is: Young people work confidently with others, adapting to different contexts and taking responsibility for their own part. They listen to and take account of different views. They form collaborative relationships, resolving issues to reach agreed outcomes. The outcome statements for the Team Working group of skills state that apprentices: collaborate with others to work towards common goals reach agreements, managing discussions to achieve results adapt behaviour to suit different roles and situations, including leadership roles

83 show fairness and consideration to others take responsibility, showing confidence in themselves and their contribution provide constructive support and feedback to others. Please refer to the summary of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills for information on how Team Working will be achieved and evidenced and where it is located in this Apprenticeship. Self management The focus of the Self Management group of skills is: Young people organise themselves, showing personal responsibility, initiative, creativity and enterprise with a commitment to learning and self-improvement. They actively embrace change, responding positively to new priorities, coping with challenges and looking for opportunities. The outcome statements for the Self Management group of skills state that apprentices: seek out challenges or new responsibilities and show flexibility when priorities change work towards goals, showing initiative, commitment and perseverance organise time and resources, prioritising actions anticipate, take and manage risks deal with competing pressures, including personal and work-related demands respond positively to change, seeking advice and support when needed manage their emotions, and build and maintain relationships. Please refer to the summary of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills for information on how Self Management will be achieved and evidenced and where it is located in this Apprenticeship. Effective participation The focus of the Effective Participation group of skills is: Young people actively engage with issues that affect them and those around them. They play a full part in the life of their school, college, workplace or wider community by taking responsible action to bring improvements for others as well as themselves. The outcome statements for the Effective Participation group of skills state that apprentices: discuss issues of concern, seeking resolution where needed present a persuasive case for action propose practical ways forward, breaking these down into manageable steps identify improvements that would benefit others as well as themselves try to influence others, negotiating and balancing diverse views to reach workable solutions

84 act as an advocate for views and beliefs that may differ from their own. Please refer to the summary of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills for information on how Effective Participation will be achieved and evidenced and where it is located in this Apprenticeship.

85 Additional employer requirements Apprentices completing the Advanced Level Apprenticeship - Wind Turbine Engineering pathway would be expected to complete the Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (QCF) as part of the Apprenticeship if they don't hold this qualification prior to commencing the programme.

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