In order to complete the Apprenticeship programme, each learner must successfully achieve a ‘framework’. 

The framework is a nationally recognised group of vocational qualifications, which together, make up the full Apprenticeship qualification and includes the following:

• NVQ
  
• Technical Certificate
• Key Skills or Skills for Life

Work based learning is built around practical experience with an employer and appropriate training arranged by a learning provider. 

In this way, the learner gets the knowledge, skills and experience to achieve the relevant NVQ, Key Skills and Technical Certificate, in order to complete the Apprenticeship framework.