The Institute for
Apprenticeships and Technical Education has launched a major review of
apprenticeships for Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care in England and the
British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) is now encouraging its
members to have their say through an online consultation.
The review will
recommend changes to our existing apprenticeships and set the priorities for
apprenticeships in our industries going forwards. A consultation supporting
this review is now open until 4 December. It is relevant to employers, training
providers, apprentices and others who have a vested interest in the future of
the occupations covered.
These include:
- Arborist
- Forest Operative
- Horticulture / Landscape
Operative
- Horticulture / Landscape
Supervisor
By engaging with
the consultation, BALI, alongside 60 leading industry organisations
representing the trailblazer group for arboriculture, forestry, horticulture
and landscape industries, hopes that apprenticeships will meet the needs of
employers, learners and training providers and influence the future of
apprenticeships in our industries.
The Institute’s
Chief Executive, Sir Gerry Berragan, said: “The work that’s been done so far by
all the employers and stakeholders with developing apprenticeships has been
hugely appreciated.
“This review will
help us improve the quality of those apprenticeship standards to make sure they
meet the needs of both employers and apprentices. This is a great opportunity
for those who are involved with apprenticeships in these occupations to have their
say and I look forward to seeing some of the feedback.”
The Institute will
publish recommendations resulting from this route review in Summer 2020.
Dr Jude Capper,
Route Panel Chair for the Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care, said “It is
great to be starting to review Agriculture, Environment and Animal Care
apprenticeships, to make sure that they’re of the highest quality and meet the
demands of both employers and apprentices.
"I’d
encourage everybody with an interest to provide feedback. This will help us
create the very best apprenticeships that we can and to find new ways to
improve, ensuring apprenticeships remain innovative and future-proof.”
To take part in
the consultation click here.
