Apprenticeships in Wales
We deliver qualifications designed to meet the needs of employers and the workforce.
Over the past 40 years, Itec have developed a range of innovative methods for delivering qualifications, utilising the latest technologies and online resources to enhance the learning experience and meet the needs of both the employer and employee.
We all know that Apprenticeships make sense, but did you know that the advantages they bring to your business are enormous.
Improve your business performance
Apprenticeships deliver real returns to your business performance, helping you improve productivity and be more competitive. Investment in your staff training can lead to loyal and skilled workers reducing your recruitment costs.
Fill your skills gaps
Apprenticeships deliver training designed around your business needs, providing skilled workers for the future, helping you keep pace with the latest technology and working practices in your sector.
Motivate your workforce
Employees are often enthusiastic, driven, adaptable, and loyal to the company that invests in them. Providing training opportunities significantly boosts employee retention by enhancing their skills, engagement, and commitment to the organisation
Apprenticeships From Itec
Health and Social Care
From helping people with a particular need to providing vital assistance to healthcare professionals.
Hospitality
Our hospitality apprenticeships are suited for all areas of the industry; from food and beverage production to management.
Warehousing
Designed to support those involved with distribution operations, dealing with the handling and storing of goods.
Information, Advice and Guidance
Ideal if your role involves providing advice and guidance directly to clients, reporting to line managers as well as associated services.
Childcare, Play and Learning Development
Designed to support those working with and caring for children such as employees
in the childcare or nursery sector.
Customer Service
This programme can be tailored to any customer facing role and covers the core skills required for delivering excellent customer service.
Business Administration
Covering the core skills required such as Communication, Management of information, and Business Document Production.
Project Management
Tailored for project managers moving into a middle management role and still retain responsibility for operational processes.
Team Leading
Designed for those ready to step into management roles. It equips you with essential management and leadership skills to effectively guide and support teams in any sector.
Management
For those ready to advance through management levels, our qualifications equip you with essential leadership skills to effectively guide and support teams in any sector. From managing a team at Level 3 to strategic leadership at Level 5.
FAQs for Prospective Candidates
FAQs for Employers
How much does an apprenticeship cost?
The apprenticeship funding, provided by Welsh Government, will cover all the costs of the registration, delivery and certification of all qualifications within the apprenticeship framework.
Where exams are included in the delivery, there may be a limit to the number of resits that can be funded, and this will vary across the different apprenticeship routes and levels.
Who is eligible?
To undertake an apprenticeship qualification, the candidate will need to be employed in the same sector. For some levels and sectors, the length of employment will be an eligibility criteria. Our sales team will be happy to talk you through your options.
How long does an apprenticeship take?
Depending on the sector and job role, an apprenticeship generally takes 12 to 18 months to complete.
How much time does it involve from the individual?
Guided learning hours differ but all programmes consist of a mixture of on-the-job, online and workshop learning opportunities.
Can you train my existing staff?
Yes, the framework is built for new and existing employees and is fully funded providing they meet the eligibility criteria.
How will staff training meet my business needs?
We can develop a tailored training programme for each employer so that it meets your business objectives. Whether training your current staff or employing a new apprentice, our aim is to make the process as seamless as possible.
How much involvement does it require from me, the employer?
Throughout the qualification, Itec will work in partnership with you to ensure we deliver the outcomes to benefit your business.
A member of the Itec training team will visit your site on average once every 60 days to evaluate the learner on the job and provide you with feedback. You will be required to offer some support and possible evidence input into the individual’s file.
Helping Your Career Path
Discover our how an apprenticeship programme can help your company