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During the initial assessment process, we need to consider prior experience and learning, even if it does not link directly to the apprenticeship.
During the initial assessment process, we need to consider prior experience and learning, even if it does not link directly to the apprenticeship.
Recognising prior experience and learning acknowledges that what they have already achieved is relevant and worthwhile. By not doing this, we are in a sense devaluing the qualifications and learning that has already been undertaken.
Recognising prior experience and learning acknowledges that what they have already achieved is relevant and worthwhile. By not doing this, we are in a sense devaluing the qualifications and learning that has already been undertaken.
During the discussion with your apprentice, you need to identify if they have developed any transferable skills. For example, an apprentice that has worked in a shop for six months will have experience dealing with customers.
During the discussion with your apprentice, you need to identify if they have developed any transferable skills. For example, an apprentice that has worked in a shop for six months will have experience dealing with customers.
This skill is transferable to many trade areas such as construction, where again they will have to deal with customers and be recognised as relevant experience and inform the scheme of learning.
This skill is transferable to many trade areas such as construction, where again they will have to deal with customers and be recognised as relevant experience and inform the scheme of learning.
Prior qualifications, although not directly linked to the apprenticeship may have covered some elements of the knowledge and skills that need developing as part of the apprenticeship. For example, an apprentice that has completed a qualification in warehousing and is completing a standard in engineering will have some knowledge on health and safety.
Prior qualifications, although not directly linked to the apprenticeship may have covered some elements of the knowledge and skills that need developing as part of the apprenticeship. For example, an apprentice that has completed a qualification in warehousing and is completing a standard in engineering will have some knowledge on health and safety.
Any relevant qualifications should be listed in Section 4.2 in the Apprenticeship Learning Plan.
Any relevant qualifications should be listed in Section 4.2 in the Apprenticeship Learning Plan.
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