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3-Jul-2009


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Qualifications


The qualifications we offer include:

Apprenticeships* at Level 2 and 3 (funded)
• National Vocational Qualification**
• Key Skills (numeracy and literacy)
• Technical Certificate***
• Learners are expected to achieve their qualification within 12 months, however completion can be as early as 9 months using Genesis

Train to Gain (funded)
• National Vocational Qualification** only
• Learners are expected to achieve their qualification within 9 months, however completion can be as early as 6 months using Genesis

Commercial training
• For statutory and other employee development 

Did you know, the current National Qualifications Framework is to be replaced by the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) by 31st July 2010, with some Sector Skills Councils choosing to introduce the QCF before this date.  These changes will affect all employers offering vocational qualifications to their employees.  Please visit our QCF information page for more details.

Our wide range of nationally-recognised Apprenticeships and NVQs are available across the following key business sectors:

Business & Administration

Children's Care, Learning & Development (only available in Scotland)

Contact Centre Operations

Customer Service 

Warehousing & Storage

Hairdressing

Hospitality

Management

Mail Services

Retail 

Team Leading

Skills for Life 

Health & Social Care 

ITQ

Adult Apprenticeships

Advice on selecting the best course is part of the learning journey provided by a Protocol Skills Training Assessor. For more information, you can contact us here.

* An Apprenticeship is equivalent to 5 GCSEs and Advanced Apprenticeships to ‘A' Level passes.
** National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are recognised nationally.
*** Technical Certificates are industry recognised and Key Skills are essential skills for life.