Apprenticeships

Poultec offers Apprenticeships on a National basis across all areas of the industry. Apprenticeships are available in two levels: Intermediate and Advanced.

Intermediate (Level 2):  This level of Apprenticeship is for those working at a technical level, such as stockmen or hatchery workers. This is also suitable for new entrants to the industry. It requires proven competence in a range of routine and non-routine work activities and some require individual responsibility as well as teamwork. Poultec has developed a range of pathways to ensure all individuals complete units relevant to their area of work within the industry.

To achieve your Apprenticeship you must complete the following framework components:

• Diploma in Work-based Agriculture (Poultry) Level 2
• Key Skills Application of Number level 1
• Key Skills Communication level 1
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)

Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate competence and gather evidence to build their Diploma and Key Skills e-portfolios.

Delivery is flexible and tailored to individual company requirements. All training is delivered on site and during the candidates normal working hours. Candidates build an e-portfolio of evidence during this award, which is theirs to keep, and can be a useful reference guide. Once a month assessors will visit candidates and carry out direct observations on their site. Candidates also have a visit from a key skills tutor and receive one-to-one Key Skills training. This qualification will take approximately 12 months from induction to completion of the award. All visits are planned in advance to ensure that disruption to the workplace is minimised.

Advanced (level 3): This level of Apprenticeship is for those working at a supervisory level, such as assistant manager or manager. It requires proven competence in a range of routine and non- routine activities and requires the learner to have supervisory or management responsibilities.

To achieve your Advanced Apprenticeship you must complete the following framework components:

• Diploma in Work-based Agriculture (Poultry) Level 3
• Key Skills Application of Number level 2
• Key Skills Communication level 2
• Key Skills Information Technology level 1
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
• Employment Rights and Responibilities (ERR)

Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate competence and gather evidence to build their Diploma and Key Skills e-portfolios.

Delivery is flexible and tailored to individual company requirements. All training is delivered on site and during the candidates normal working hours. Candidates build an e-portfolio of evidence during this award, which is theirs to keep, and can be a useful reference guide. Once a month assessors will visit candidates and carry out direct observations in the work place. Candidates also have a visit from a key skills tutor and receive one-to-one Key Skills training. This qualification will take approximately 18 months from induction to completion of the award. All visits are planned in advance to ensure that disruption to the workplace is minimised.