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APPRENTICESHIPS |
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The Learning & Skills Council (LSC), together with the Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technology Alliance (SEMTA) and the Optical Industry, have agreed frameworks for Modern Apprenticeships for Optical Manufacturing Technicians and Optical Assistants/Practice Support Staff. The Apprenticeship Framework will require employees to undertake an NVQ (Competence in the workplace), a written examination (Underpinning knowledge) and three Level 1 Key Skills. There are two alternative journeys to achieve an Apprenticeship. |
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Journey 1 Level 2 NVQ in Optical Manufacturing Level 2 Certificate in Optical Production Processes Three Level 1 Key Skills in Communications Working with others Application of number |
Journey 2 Level 2 NVQ in Optical Retailing Level 2 Certificate in Optical Practice Support Three Level 1 Key Skills in Communications Working with others Application of number |
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Substantial government funding support is expected to be available, as with other Apprenticeships in England and Wales. |
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