--- title: Apprenticeship Standards description: Apprentices have a clear learning and career path to follow, which greatly enhances further opportunities both for apprentices and their employers. --- ![menu](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/7479797/menu.png) ![close\_24px](https://7479797.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7479797/close_24px.svg) [![Straight A Training logo](https://straighta.co.uk/hubfs/SAT%20logo.png)](https://straighta.co.uk?hsLang=en) [Contact Us](https://straighta.co.uk/contact-us?hsLang=en) - [About us](https://straighta.co.uk) - Sectors Show submenu for Sectors - [Business](https://straighta.co.uk/business-apprenticeships) - [Digital](https://straighta.co.uk/digital-apprenticeships) - [Facilities](https://straighta.co.uk/facilities-management-apprenticeships) - [Hospitality](https://straighta.co.uk/hospitality-and-catering-apprenticeships) - [Human Resources](https://straighta.co.uk/human-resources-apprenticeships) - [Leadership and Management](https://straighta.co.uk/leadership-and-management-apprenticeships) - [Learning and Development](https://straighta.co.uk/learning-and-development-apprenticeships) - [Marketing](https://straighta.co.uk/marketing-apprenticeships) - [Retail](https://straighta.co.uk/retail-apprenticeships) - [Safeguarding](https://straighta.co.uk/safeguarding-apprenticeships) - [Apprenticeship Standards](https://straighta.co.uk/apprenticeship-standards) - [FAQs](https://straighta.co.uk/apprenticeships-explained) Show submenu for FAQs - [For Apprentices](https://straighta.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-for-apprentices) - [For Employers](https://straighta.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-for-employers) - [For Parents & Guardians](https://straighta.co.uk/faq-parents-and-guardians) - [Apprentice Vacancies](https://straighta.co.uk/apprenticeship-vacancies) - [About us](https://straighta.co.uk) - Sectors Show submenu for Sectors - [Business](https://straighta.co.uk/business-apprenticeships) - [Digital](https://straighta.co.uk/digital-apprenticeships) - [Facilities](https://straighta.co.uk/facilities-management-apprenticeships) - [Hospitality](https://straighta.co.uk/hospitality-and-catering-apprenticeships) - [Human Resources](https://straighta.co.uk/human-resources-apprenticeships) - [Leadership and Management](https://straighta.co.uk/leadership-and-management-apprenticeships) - [Learning and Development](https://straighta.co.uk/learning-and-development-apprenticeships) - [Marketing](https://straighta.co.uk/marketing-apprenticeships) - [Retail](https://straighta.co.uk/retail-apprenticeships) - [Safeguarding](https://straighta.co.uk/safeguarding-apprenticeships) - [Apprenticeship Standards](https://straighta.co.uk/apprenticeship-standards) - [FAQs](https://straighta.co.uk/apprenticeships-explained) Show submenu for FAQs - [For Apprentices](https://straighta.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-for-apprentices) - [For Employers](https://straighta.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions-for-employers) - [For Parents & Guardians](https://straighta.co.uk/faq-parents-and-guardians) - [Apprentice Vacancies](https://straighta.co.uk/apprenticeship-vacancies) ![menu](https://f.hubspotusercontent40.net/hubfs/7479797/menu.png) ![close\_24px](https://7479797.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/7479797/close_24px.svg) Learn more about # Apprenticeship Standards Apprenticeship standards are employer-led, meaning that employers can specify exactly what’s required from an apprentice in each specific role.  Standards were introduced within the Government’s apprenticeship reforms and represent a shift from assessment to learning.  Apprentices have a clear learning and career path to follow, which greatly enhances further opportunities both for apprentices and their employers.  Apprenticeship standards outline the Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours (KSBs) required to carry out a certain job role. All apprentices must take independent assessments at the end of their training with Independent End Point Assessment Organisations (EPAO’s) to demonstrate the KSBs set out in the occupational standard. The minimum duration for an apprenticeship standard is a year, allowing for quality, dedicated learning, and independent end-point assessment. Higher apprenticeship levels may require longer learning time.  Many apprenticeship standards don’t include mandatory qualifications, however, some levels, particularly level 3 and level 4 may require some current or previous experience. At Straight A we offer qualifications to apprentices with the support of employers to ensure that we implement a sound structure for delivery and engagement, this enables apprentices to achieve high-quality, transferable outcomes.  Look at our standards and you’ll see how the content supports teaching and learning. [Download our Apprenticeship Standards Guide](https://straighta.co.uk/hubfs/Apprenticeship%20Standard%20Guide%2019.08.26%20(5).pdf?hsLang=en) - All - Level 2 - Level 3 - Level 4 - Level 5 Business ##### Administration Assistant Level 2 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals who support organisational functions and carry out routine administration tasks within businesses and organisations of all sizes, using digital systems to manage information, assist colleagues, and help ensure day-to-day operations run efficiently. [Learn more](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-business-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Customer Service ##### Customer Service Practitioner Level 2 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals working within a customer service environment at an operative level. This standard has been developed to instil excellence in customer service skills and behaviours across all areas of an organisation and to develop the individual's product and/or service knowledge to deliver a seamless service to customers. [Learn more](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-customer-service-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Facilities Management ##### Facilities Operative Level 2 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals who are responsible for providing facilities services support to customers and facilities management departments. [Learn more](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-facilities-management-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Hospitality ##### Food and Beverage Team Member Level 2 This apprenticeship program has been designed for individuals carrying out a range of general and specialist roles within hospitality businesses, including bars, cafes, conference centres, restaurants and hotels. [Learn more](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-hospitality-and-events-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Hospitality ##### Hospitality Accommodation Team Member Level 2 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals carrying out a range of general and specialist roles within hospitality businesses, including cafes, conference centres, restaurants and hotels. [Learn more](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-hospitality-and-events-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Hospitality ##### Production Chef Level 2 This apprenticeship program has been designed for individuals working within a professional kitchen environment who are looking to develop their skills, knowledge, and behaviours in regard to kitchen operations. [Learn more](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-hospitality-and-events-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Retailer ##### Retailer Level 2 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals who help customers buy products or services from retail organisations such as department stores, garden centres, high street chains, supermarkets and online and mail order businesses. [Learn more](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-retailer?hsLang=en) Business ##### Business Administrator Level 3 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals who have a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied in all sectors. This includes micro and international businesses alike and across the private, public and not for profit sectors. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-business-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Marketing ##### Content Creator Level 3 This occupation is found in employers across all sectors. It is a role that can be found in both creative and non-creative industries. This can be in any business creating content to engage with its audience. The broad purpose of the occupation is to develop and create written and audio-visual content that can be used across a variety of platforms and media. This may include social media, broadcast, or in print. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-marketing-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Customer Service ##### Customer Service Specialist Level 3 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals working within a customer service environment at a senior level. This standard has been developed to further advance excellence in customer service across all areas of an organisation and to develop the individual's skills, knowledge and behaviours making them a true advocate of customer service. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-customer-service-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Hospitality ##### Event Assistant Level 3 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals who are working in an events company or events department in an organisation. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-hospitality-and-events-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Hospitality ##### Hospitality Supervisor Level 3 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals who are responsible for supervising staff and activities within hospitality businesses including bars, cafes, conference centres, restaurants and hotels. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-hospitality-and-events-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Human Resources ##### HR Support Level 3 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals typically either working in a medium to large organisation as part of the HR function delivering front line support to managers and employees, or are a HR Manager in a small organisation. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-human-resources?hsLang=en) Learning and Development ##### Learning and Development Practitioner Level 3 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals who are typically involved with identifying learning/training needs, designing/sourcing training and learning solutions, delivering and evaluating training, and working with stakeholder/business area managers. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-learning-and-development-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Marketing ##### Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 As part of the marketing team, multi-channel marketers will contribute to the implementation of the marketing strategy and plans. They will be responsible for delivering day-to-day marketing activities across a multitude of platforms, channels and systems that are essential to the marketing function and activities of the company. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-marketing-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Business ##### Procurement and Supply Assistant Level 3 This apprenticeship programme has been designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support procurement and supply chain activities across a wide range of sectors. Learners develop the ability to manage purchasing processes, maintain supplier relationships, support contract administration and analyse procurement data to inform decision-making. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-business-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Human Resources ##### Recruiter Level 3 This occupation is found in organisations that come from the public, private and third sectors. Typically, a recruiter works in consultancies, agencies, in-house for employers, embedded recruiters, or as an outsourced provider. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-human-resources?hsLang=en) Learning and Development ##### Safeguarding Support Officer Level 3 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals working across the public, private, and voluntary sector to support statutory safeguarding responsibilities and demonstrate how organisations work to protect an individual’s health, wellbeing and human rights. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-safeguarding?hsLang=en) Hospitality ##### Senior Production Chef Level 3 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals working within a kitchen environment who are looking to develop knowledge and skills including supervising and managing teams, developing menus and recipes, and ensuring the standardisation of dish provision. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-hospitality-and-events-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Digital ##### Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation Practitioner Level 4 The broad purpose of this occupation is to enhance productivity, streamline processes, and support continuous improvement through the safe and responsible use of automation, integration, and AI tools.   [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-artificial-intelligence-and-automation?hsLang=en) Leadership & Management ##### Associate Project Manager Level 4 Associate project managers work in all sectors such as government, retail, food and drink, infrastructure, education, charities, research, and banking. The working environment can vary from being in an office, on site, at client, and contactor’s locations and working remotely. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-leadership-and-management-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Facilities Management ##### Facilities Manager Level 4 This apprenticeship standard has been designed for Facilities Managers who work in the private, public or third sector and all sizes of organisation.  [Learn more](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-facilities-management-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Hospitality ##### Hospitality Manager Level 4 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals working across organisations that focus on ensuring excellent customer experience. Hospitality managers work across a huge variety of organisations including bars, restaurants, cafés, conference centres, banqueting venues, hotels and contract caterers. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-hospitality-and-events-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Marketing ##### Marketing Executive Level 4 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals working across businesses providing the insight to develop and deliver new products and services to meet ever-changing customer needs. [Learn More](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-marketing-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) Learning And Development ##### Learning And Development Consultant Business Partner Level 5 This apprenticeship programme has been designed for individuals who will be accountable for ensuring learning and development contribute to, and influence, improved performance in the workplace at an individual, team, and organisation level.   [Learn more](https://straighta.co.uk/standards-learning-and-development-apprenticeships?hsLang=en) [![Straight A Training logo](https://straighta.co.uk/hubfs/logo%20no%20background.png)](https://straighta.co.uk?hsLang=en) Our offices are open from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday to Friday   [Follow us on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/straighta_training) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/straight-a-training) ###### Get In Touch 01276 469020 [info@straighta.co.uk](mailto:info@straighta.co.uk) Suite 8 Kenward House High Street Hartley Wintney Hampshire RG27 8NY United Kingdom [![straight A logo - 25 years](https://straighta.co.uk/hubfs/straight%20AAsset%20125%20years.png)](https://straighta.co.uk?hsLang=en) Copyright © 2022 Straight A Training All Rights Reserved. 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