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Who
is involved in apprenticeships?
The only industry approved training scheme for apprenticeships
in Scotland is the SNIJIB Modern Apprenticeship Scheme, managed
by SNIPEF Training Services. This scheme regulates the entry,
conditions of service, training and education of apprentices
in the Plumbing Industry and to ensure that they are trained
to the standards set by the JIB and Summitskills, the industry's
lead body.
The various organisations involved in the development, control
and delivery of electrical apprenticeships in Scotland are:
SummitSkills
SummitSkills is the Sector Skills Council for the building services
engineering sector. It has been created by the Government to
enable and other key stake holders to address five key objectives:
• Alleviate skills gaps
• Improve productivity
• Provide career progression
• Develop a competent workforce
• Champion the sector's skills agenda
The employer-led approach of SummitSkills gives businesses in
the sector a key role in increasing their own and the country's
productivity and profitability. Through the establishment of
Sector Skills Councils, employers now have a direct route to
influence strategic planning relating to skills and training.
Summitskills has the responsibility in consultation with industry
key partners to ensure the National Occupational Standards for
Plumbing meet the needs of employers.
SNIPEF
The Trade Association for the plumbing and heating industry
in Scotland. It is governed by a Council comprising the office
bearers and elected representatives drawn from its branches.
UNITE
The Union
The recognised Trade Union of the mechanical services sector
in the UK.
The
Joint Industry Board for the Plumbing Industry (JIB)
The JIB comprises representatives
from SNIPEF and UNITE which agree the conditions of services,
wage rates, etc. within the plumbing industry in Scotland. The
JIB is responsible for the design of the Apprenticeship Training
Scheme which ensures that apprentices are trained to the industry
required standards set by SummitSkills.
Scottish
Qualifications Authority (SQA)
SQA is the national body in Scotland responsible for the development,
accreditation and certification of qualifications other than
degrees.
SQA ensures that the college based training is provided in the
approved format and to the required standards. It is also a
joint Awarding partner with the JIB for the SVQ level 3 in Plumbing. |
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