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DURATION
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The
Foundation Modern Apprenticeship lasts normally 18 months
to 2 years depending on the ability of the Trainee and
the willingness of the employer to provide the training
and opportunities to improve their skills.
It
is possible to transfer to an Advanced
Modern Apprenticeship upon completion of the Industrial
Traineeship if the candidate shows sufficient potential
to achieve a higher level qualification.
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FUNDING
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Government
funding is available to assist employers and where possible,
the SPA Print Qualifications Centre will work with the
employer in accessing this money.
The
SPA Print Qualifications Centre will work with you in
sourcing funding. This is an area where the correct
presentation to the funding providers will optimise
the amount that is obtained.
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BACK
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Starting
in 1999 they are a national training program which
provides a foundation for young people seeking a
career in the printing industry. It will take them
to skilled operator level. Foundation Modern Apprenticeship's
are based on NVQ's/SVQ's. A young person aged between
16 and 24 can work through their Foundation Modern
Apprenticeship, it must be completed by their 25th
birthday. The focus of the training will be on 16
and 17 year olds. They will have to attain Level
2 NVQ/SVQ in their chosen discipline contained within
Print Production or Print Commercial, along with
GNVQ/GSVQ Level 2 in Key Skills.
These
Key Skills (Core Skills in Scotland):
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Application
of Number Level 2
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Information
Technology Level 2
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Problem
Solving Level 2
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Communication
Level 2
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Personal
Skills - Working with Others Level 2
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Improving
Own Learning and Performance Level 2
To
achieve this there has to be a delivery mechanism
for training, a means of monitoring the performance
of the Trainee and a commitment from the Trainee,
the Employer, the Training Provider, and the Funding
Body.
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The
Trainee has to agree to work hard at achieving
the Qualifications.
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The
Employer has to commit to providing the opportunities
for this to happen in Safe Working Conditions.
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The
Funding Body has to agree to provide financial
support based on reaching agreed milestones, and
oversee the quality of the whole scheme.
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The
Training Provider has to contract to provide the
agreed level of training and support to the
Trainee
and the Company, working within a delivery structure
approved by the National Training Organisation.
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NAVIGATION
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REGISTERED
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The SPA Print Qualification
Centre is registered with
Centre Number: 038649
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