Train Modern Apprenticeships, Health Safety and Environment Style The first ever Health, Safety and Environment Apprenticeship has recently launched!
A report by the CITB recently stated:
IOSH have been involved in the development of the first
42% of employers have turned down work in last 12 months because of a lack of skilled workers .
in its kind of Health, Safety & Environment Apprenticeships. The programme, built by a group of employers, has subsequently been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. The 18-month development process was used to ensure the apprenticeship will be delivering the relevant skills,
knowledge and behaviours required to obtain a Although employers will continue to steer and
Technical Membership with IOSH.
develop the apprenticeship IOSH will act as the single point of contact and aid in facilitating its continuous development and updates. Each apprenticeship will typically last around 2 years and will be assessed through
A report by the CITB recently stated:
examinations, projects and portfolio work with
“experience and knowledge� is the most frequently mentio ned scarce resource amongst
and over and, although no previous experience
a final professional discussion on these. Apprenticeships are available to those aged 16
is required, there is a pre-requisite of Maths and English. Could this be the way forward for new practitioners coming into the field? Full details for both apprentices and employers are available on the IOSH website. https://iosh.com/training-and-skills/level-3she-apprenticeship/ 3
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