Apprenticeship Reform/Levy

Find out how the new Apprenticeship Levy affects your business.

Why choose an apprenticeship?

Success in business means providing quality work and great customer service at a good price.

Leadership & Management

Broadly aimed at those who are responsible for the control of activities and work output of a team, and candidates should have the ability and the opportunity to demonstrate recognisable management and leadership skills.

Team Leader

Ideal for those just starting out in a leadership or management role. The units will allow candidates to learn and implement the core skills needed in today’s dynamic business environment.

Print Administration & Planning

Aimed at those working in an administrative position in the printing industry, typically in production control, planning, sales and as internal sales co-ordinators.

Design & Pre-Press

Aimed at candidates who are regularly designing artwork and producing creative artwork, maintaining digital systems, running equipment and controlling output and quality.

Production

Aimed at those who will be working within a commercial production environment with responsibilities for the production of digital artwork or operating production equipment such as digital printing machinery, conventional printing machinery and/ or finishing equipment.

Account Management & Sales

Designed to provide candidates with the basic groundings needed in the following roles, print administrator, office clerk, print estimator, account manager or production coordinator.

Customer Service

Aimed at those who want to be able to handle more difficult customers. This qualification helps to improve skills and become more involved in making improvements to the team's level of customer service.

Industry Awards and Bursaries

Information on Industry Awards and Bursaries.