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:
Children's Care, Learning & Development (only available in Scotland)
Protocol Skills also deliver a range of starter courses if you are a young person not sure of which career path you would like to take and Skills for Life qualifications which are ideal if you're looking to boost your literacy and numeracy skills.
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.