The Apprenticeship
This qualification is designed for those wishing to work towards an NVQ Level II within the meat/food industry. It covers various aspects of competence in a range of practical skills.
Duration of Course
This is down to individual circumstances, but the normal time allowed for completion is between 6 and 18 months.
Delivery
The course is run at your place of work, there is no need for your employer to lose you for a day, and training is bought and tailored to you. Visits will take place every 6-7 weeks and take 2 to 3 hours with your designated assessor.
What exactly will I have to do? What actual Qualification will I achieve?
The apprenticeship as a whole is made up of 3 different qualifications, as follows:
What support will I receive?
You will be visited by a qualified assessor in your workplace who will also help you with targets and objectives. In addition to this you will receive telephone tutorials once every 2 weeks to check your progress. There is also the option to email your trainer/assessor with any queries.
Entry requirements
In order to join the Apprenticeship you will need to be keen, motivated, show initiative and be literate and numerate (although in some cases additional support can be given).
Please understand that the apprenticeship is suitable for those who are prepared to work hard and organise themselves in order to meet agreed objectives (there is homework involved). This is a demanding qualification, but it will prove invaluable if you want a progressive career within the meat/food industry.
The Apprenticeship scheme produces a person who:
Telephone Tutorials
During your training you will receive 2/3 weekly phone calls from a member of MEAT staff/mentor on a day and time that best suits you and your company. During these calls general issues will be discussed along with any problems you, your employer, your assessor, member of MEAT staff or your mentor may have. MEAT Ipswich Ltd has a duty of care to make sure you are working in a safe and harassment free environment. This can be your chance to voice problems and queries and gain additional support. Telephone tutorial will be recorded unless requested not to be.
The 6-12 Weekly Review
Approximately every 6-12 weeks M.E.A.T would like you and your employer to take an in-depth look into your progress in seven main areas: -
Assessments
Assessments will be discussed and carried out at your work place. Suitable evidence from you can be varied. It can be photographs, videos, written documents, witness testimonies from you or a supervisor, workbooks and completed assessments (questioning and observations). Your assessor/mentor/trainer will discuss this with you.
Assessment Visits
Range from 1-3 hours which will consist of practical assessments, verbal questionings, reviews and written exams.
Duration of Course
This is down to individual circumstances, but the normal time allowed for completion is between 6 and 18 months.
Delivery
The course is run at your place of work, there is no need for your employer to lose you for a day, and training is bought and tailored to you. Visits will take place every 6-7 weeks and take 2 to 3 hours with your designated assessor.
What exactly will I have to do? What actual Qualification will I achieve?
The apprenticeship as a whole is made up of 3 different qualifications, as follows:
- NVQ Level 2 in Food Manufacture - this comprises of 8 practical units, such as health & safety, hygiene and food manufacture. This is assessed by practical observations by an assessor in your workplace, verbal questions an a workbook that you will need to complete for each unit.
- Technical Certificate - this is made up of a total of 8 units covering topics such as health & safety, hygiene and food manufacture. All of these units are assessed by way of a written exam, which require short answers. This can be taken at a time to suit individual learners and employers.
- Key Skills - this covers literacy and numeracy at Level 1. Through the evidence you collect for both the ACM and NVQ you will be able to meet the criteria for the Key Skills. There are also 2 exams to be taken to achieve both the literacy and the numeracy sections.
What support will I receive?
You will be visited by a qualified assessor in your workplace who will also help you with targets and objectives. In addition to this you will receive telephone tutorials once every 2 weeks to check your progress. There is also the option to email your trainer/assessor with any queries.
Entry requirements
In order to join the Apprenticeship you will need to be keen, motivated, show initiative and be literate and numerate (although in some cases additional support can be given).
Please understand that the apprenticeship is suitable for those who are prepared to work hard and organise themselves in order to meet agreed objectives (there is homework involved). This is a demanding qualification, but it will prove invaluable if you want a progressive career within the meat/food industry.
The Apprenticeship scheme produces a person who:
- Is competent in a range of practical skills.
- Has successfully adapted to the world of work.
- Can work successfully alone or as part of a team.
- Will have a butchery Meat Training Council Food & Drink qualifications Level II.
- Will achieve Key Skills Level I in Communication and Application of Number II (if applicable).
- You may transfer from an Apprenticeship to an Advanced Apprenticeship on completion of your Individual Training Plan, if assessed to be suitable.
Telephone Tutorials
During your training you will receive 2/3 weekly phone calls from a member of MEAT staff/mentor on a day and time that best suits you and your company. During these calls general issues will be discussed along with any problems you, your employer, your assessor, member of MEAT staff or your mentor may have. MEAT Ipswich Ltd has a duty of care to make sure you are working in a safe and harassment free environment. This can be your chance to voice problems and queries and gain additional support. Telephone tutorial will be recorded unless requested not to be.
The 6-12 Weekly Review
Approximately every 6-12 weeks M.E.A.T would like you and your employer to take an in-depth look into your progress in seven main areas: -
- Practical Skills Gained
- SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time bound) objectives for 3 months
- Health & Safety
- Equality & Diversity
- Training Provider comments on Progress
- Work related targets
- Key Skills
Assessments
Assessments will be discussed and carried out at your work place. Suitable evidence from you can be varied. It can be photographs, videos, written documents, witness testimonies from you or a supervisor, workbooks and completed assessments (questioning and observations). Your assessor/mentor/trainer will discuss this with you.
Assessment Visits
Range from 1-3 hours which will consist of practical assessments, verbal questionings, reviews and written exams.