Professional Aviation Pilot Practice

Higher Apprenticeship in
Professional Aviation Pilot
Practice - Level 6 (England)
IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION FOR ALL APPRENTICESHIP STARTS FROM 6 APRIL 2015
Modifications to SASE came into effect on 6th April 2015. These changes ONLY relate to the Transferable Skills
requirements of a framework and they ONLY apply to new Apprenticeship starts on, or after, 6th April 2015.
Apprenticeships starts before this date must continue to meet the 2013 SASE requirements for Transferable
Skills. For more details of the changes and how they will affect new Apprenticeship starts, please read the
following preface page to the framework document.
NB: Please check the "Revising a Framework" section for information on any additional changes that may have
been made to this framework.
Latest framework version?
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Issue date: 05 August 2014
Issued by
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Modifications to SASE came into effect on 6th April 2015. The changes ONLY relate to the Transferable Skills
requirements of a framework and they ONLY apply to new Apprenticeship starts on, or after, 6th April 2015.
Apprenticeships started before this date must continue to meet the 2013 SASE requirements for Transferable Skills.
The modifications removed the “5 year rule”, meaning that acceptable qualifications, achieved before September 2012,
are now in scope. This includes iGCSEs, A and AS Levels, O Levels and Key Skills. However, there are still minimum
grade/level requirements that need to be achieved, depending on the level of Apprenticeship being undertaken.
There have also been some changes to the minimum grade/level requirements which, in summary are:
Intermediate Apprenticeship:
GCSE/iGCSE/A and AS Levels - minimum acceptable grade is now E, irrespective of achievement date
(for ALL acceptable GCSEs/iGCSEs/A/AS Levels)
Key Skills - minimum acceptable is Level 1, irrespective of achievement date
O Levels – minimum acceptable grade is C, irrespective of achievement date
Advanced Apprenticeship:
GCSE/iGCSE - minimum acceptable grade is now C, irrespective of achievement date
(for ALL acceptable GCSEs/iGCSEs)
A/AS Level - minimum acceptable is grade E, irrespective of achievement date
Key Skills - minimum acceptable is Level 2, irrespective of achievement date
O Levels - minimum acceptable grade is C, irrespective of achievement date
Higher Apprenticeship:
There remains no mandatory requirement for Transferable Skills qualifications to be achieved.
Please note that some frameworks may have grade/level requirements that are above the SASE minimum requirements.
Please check the framework to ascertain where this is the case and/or check directly with the specific Issuing Authority responsible
for the framework.
The updated version of SASE, and guidance documents, can be accessed here: http://afo.sscalliance.org/SASE
PLEASE NOTE THAT THAT THE NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR TRANSFERABLE SKILLS, AS DETAILED ABOVE, OVERRIDE
THE NOTES AND GRADES/LEVELS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS TABLES, WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT.
Until the Transferable Skills tables can be updated, any references to “achieved before Sept 2012 and within 5 years of
starting Apprenticeship” or “achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting Apprenticeship”
can now be ignored.
Over the next few months, the Transferable Skills section within AFO will be amended to reflect the SASE modifications
and all current frameworks will be updated and reissued to incorporate these changes. In the meantime, if you are in
any doubt as to the requirements of any framework then please contact the relevant Issuing Authority.
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Framework summary
Higher Apprenticeship in Professional Aviation Pilot Practice - Level 6
Higher Apprenticeship in Professional Aviation Pilot Practice - Level 6
This framework includes information on Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Pathways for this framework at level 6 include:
Pathway 1: Professional Aviation Pilot Practice
Competence qualifications available to this pathway:
N/A
Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway:
N/A
Combined qualifications available to this pathway:
B1 - BSc (Hons) Professional Aviation Pilot Practice
B2 - BSc (Hons) Professional Aviation Pilot Practice (Helicopter)
This pathway also contains information on:
Employee rights and responsibilities
Functional skills
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Framework information
Information on the Issuing Authority for this framework:
People 1st for GoSkills
The Apprenticeship sector for occupations in passenger transport.
Issue number: 3
This framework includes:
Level 6
Framework ID:
FR02779
Date this framework is to be reviewed
by: 31/03/2015
This framework is for use in: England
Short description
This Higher Apprenticeship framework has been developed by the Aviation Skills Partnership to
meet the higher level skills needs of those seeking a career as a Professional Aviation Pilot
within the Aviation Industry. It provides a professional route for apprentices, cadets, school
leavers and others.
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Contact information
Proposer of this framework
This Framework has been developed in conjunction with Semta, People 1st and a consortium of
airlines including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Jet2.com, Flybe, Easyjet, Monarch, Thomas
Cook, Thomsons and Bristows, and aviation industry organisations including the Civil Aviation
Authority, the Royal Aeronautical Society, the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators and the
British Business and General Aviation Association.
Development and consultation on the Framework was conducted as part of the National
Apprenticeship Service/Skills Funding Agency Higher Apprenticeship development project
Developer of this framework
Name:
Organisation:
Organisation type:
Job title:
Phone:
Email:
Postal address:
Website:
Frances Cambrook
Aviation Skills Partnership Ltd
Other
Associate Director
07825 047197
enquiries@aviationskillspartnership.com
Aviation Skills Partnership Ltd
Minerva House
5, Montague Close
London SE1 9BB
www.aviationskillspartnership.com
Issuing Authority's contact details
Issued by:
Issuer contact name:
Issuer phone:
Issuer email:
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Revising a framework
Contact details
Who is making this revision:
Your organisation:
Your email address:
Frances Cambrook
Aviation Skills Partnership
frances.cambrook@gmail.com
Why this framework is being revised
To include additional job role of Flight Instructor
Summary of changes made to this framework
Addition of job role and extension to BSc Professional Aviation Pilot Practice to include
professional helicopter pilots.
Qualifications removed
N/A
Qualifications added
N/A
Qualifications that have been extended
BSc (Hons) Professional Aviation Pilot Practice, Middlesex University
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Purpose of this framework
Summary of the purpose of the framework
An Apprenticeship is a job with an accompanying skills development programme designed by
employers in the sector. It allows the apprentice to gain technical knowledge and real practical
experience required for their immediate job and future career. These are acquired through a
mix of learning in the workplace, formal off the job training and the opportunity to practice and
embed new skills in a real work context. This broader mix differentiates the Apprenticeship
experience from training delivered to meet narrowly focused job needs.
On completion of the Apprenticeship the apprentice must be able to undertake the full range of
duties, in the range of circumstances appropriate to the job, confidently and competently to
the standard set by the industry.
The Higher Apprenticeship framework for Professional Aviation Pilots at Level 6 has been
designed to provide the aviation sector in England with a new route into commercial pilot
training and flight instructor training for both fixed-wing and helicopter pilots. Higher
apprentices will develop higher level technical and practical skills combined with an Honours
degree which incorporates all the regulatory requirements for the issue of a commercial pilot
licence and employment as a Professional Aviation Pilot and/or Flight Instructor.
There is one pathway contained in this Higher Apprenticeship framework:
The Higher Apprenticeship in Professional Aviation Pilot Practice
The Higher Apprenticeship (Level 6) for Professional Aviation Pilots will take a minimum of 24
months and up to 36 months to complete and can encompass the Multi-crew Pilot Licence
(MPL), the Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) and the Commercial Pilot Licence (Helicopter)
(CPL(H)) training schemes.
The Aviation industry in the UK
Aviation is a valuable sector within the British economy. The UK aviation industry directly
contributed £11.4 billion or 1.1% of UK GDP in 2006 and had an economic footprint of 1.5% of
the UK economy in 2007, when the supply chain is added. 520,000 jobs in the UK directly or
indirectly depend on the sector. Business aviation alone contributed a total of £19.7bn to the
European economy in 2007-2008, with the total impact in UK, France and Germany being
£12.6bn in 2007, representing 64% of the total. The UK is one of the field-leaders both
in terms of volume and contribution, with benefits including the facilitation of business links
leading to regeneration.
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Profile of the pilot sub-sector
Aircraft and helicopter orders have recently been accelerating; airlines and operators are
predicting a significant shortfall in pilots and skilled technicians. Research by Boeing indicates
that to operate and maintain the aircraft that will be added to the fleet over the next 20 years,
the world's airlines will need an additional 466,650 trained pilots (94,800 in Europe). It is vital
that the UK does not lose its expertise and status within the industry; meeting rising demand
requires more efficient training and delivery methods, including training tailored to new
technologies.
Why we need a Higher Apprenticeship for Professional Aviation Pilots
UK airlines and helicopter operators typically recruit trained pilots and do not currently engage
directly with the training process; training is delivered by private Approved Training
Organisations (ATOs). Whilst training is regulated by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) no
nationally recognised qualifications attach to pilot training, so trainees are unable to gain credit
for the high level of specific and transferrable skills they gain.
The Higher Apprenticeship for Professional Aviation Pilots will provide a new route into pilot
training through which employers will engage with trainees and the training process
throughout. By combining the CAA-regulated technical training with a broader
knowledge-based curriculum informed by employer requirements and leading to a recognised
degree level qualification, higher apprentice pilots will be able to achieve parity with other
professions in terms of transferable qualifications and employers will be able to influence the
design and delivery of training to meet their business needs.
Aims and objectives of this framework (England)
The aim of this framework is to enable people from a wide range of backgrounds and with the
necessary aptitude to enter the profession of Professional Aviation Pilot to meet the anticipated
growing demand in England.
Objectives of this framework are to:
Provide a structured training framework that will provide Professional Aviation Pilots and
Flight Instructors with the skills needed to operate within the regulated aviation
environment.
Contribute to increasing the number of new pilots entering the aviation Industry qualified
at Level 6, to meet future demand and support growth in the aviation industry in the
21st Century.
Develop leadership, managerial and command skills, together with analytical and problem
solving abilities, communication and team skills which are all essential elements for the
role of Professional Aviation Pilot.
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Provide wider progression opportunities for apprentice pilots within the aviation industry
as well as potential employment in other aviation sectors.
Provide a pathway to Honours degree for those training to be Professional Aviation Pilots
and Flight Instructors, together with access to future post-graduate qualification for those
who wish to do so.
Attract more applicants from under-represented groups into the profession of
Professional Aviation Pilot at Level 6.
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Entry conditions for this framework
The Higher Apprenticeship is open to all people who can demonstrate that they have the
necessary medical category and technical aptitude to become a commercial airline or helicopter
pilot and the potential to achieve the relevant Honours degree.
Specific entry requirements will be determined by the employing airline in consultation with the
ATO delivering the technical pilot training and the higher education provider validating the
Honours degree programme.
In accordance with the requirements for Apprenticeships, all applicants must be employed on
an Apprenticeship Agreement for a minimum of 30 hours a week.
Essentially applicants will:
Be able to meet and maintain an unrestricted Class 1 medical certificate (IATA approved issued
in UK).
Produce a CRC (Criminal Record Check) Basic Disclosure Certificate before training can
commence.
Successfully complete the relevant aptitude testing as required by the employing airline.
And typically applicants will:
Be aged 18 or over
Have at least five GCSEs at Grade C or above including English Language, Mathematics
and either
Physics or Double Science OR non-UK equivalent
Hold a IELTS certificate at Level 6 or equivalent (for speakers of English as a second
language only)
Hold one of the following full level 3 qualifications:
·Advanced Apprenticeship or other Level 3 qualification registered on QCF
·UCAS minimum tariff score of 160 (from 2 GCSE A Levels)
·Equivalent overseas qualifications assessed through NARIC/ECCTIS
Note: this is not an exhaustive list, as the recruiting airline may in addition have their own
entry conditions and application process.
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Level 6
Title for this framework at level 6
Higher Apprenticeship in Professional
Aviation Pilot Practice - Level 6
Pathways for this framework at level 6
Pathway 1:
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Level 6, Pathway 1: Professional Aviation Pilot
Practice
Description of this pathway
Higher Apprenticeship in Professional Aviation Pilot Practice:
Competence and knowledge integrated into a single qualification; credit value for this
pathway - 360 credits
Entry requirements for this pathway in addition to the framework entry
requirements
There are no additional requirements other than the general entry conditions
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Job title(s)
Job role(s)
Professional
Aviation Pilot
Application of skill and knowledge, together with sound training, good
judgement and common sense in order to conduct, or assist in the conduct
of, the safe and efficient operation of an aircraft for commercial purposes.
Professional
Aviation Flight
Instructor
Application of knowledge and experience to teach students to fly, using
ground school classes to teach theory, integrating Threat & Error
Management (TEM) and crew resource management (CRM) into flying training
and preparing students for CAA examinations and tests to gain a commercial
pilot licence
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Qualifications
Competence qualifications available to this pathway
N/A
Knowledge qualifications available to this pathway
N/A
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Combined qualifications available to this pathway
B1 - BSc (Hons) Professional Aviation Pilot Practice
No. Ref no.
Awarding organisation
B1a X90N
Middlesex University
Credit
value
Guided
learning
hours
UCAS
points
value
360
N/A
N/A
Credit
value
Guided
learning
hours
UCAS
points
value
360
N/A
N/A
B2 - BSc (Hons) Professional Aviation Pilot Practice (Helicopter)
No. Ref no.
Awarding organisation
B2a X90N
Middlesex University
Relationship between competence and knowledge qualifications
This qualifications provide a pathway for the achievement of a Frozen ATPL or CPL (H) through
an integrated or modular training programme and incorporate either the initial phase of
professional practice as a First Officer or Professional Helicopter Pilot, up to and including the
first recurrent checking phase OR a Flight Instructor rating and initial professional practice as a
Flight Instructor.
The degree programme integrates competence and knowledge components throughout,
commencing at Level 4 and progressing through to Level 6. All levels must be completed to
achieve the Level 6 Apprenticeship and the award of BSc (Hons) Professional Pilot Practice or
BSc (Hons) Professional Aviation Pilot Practice (Helicopter).
These qualifications include EITHER:
the award of credit for completion of the Ground School syllabus (120 credits at Level 4) and
the Foundation and Advanced Flying syllabus (100 credits at Level 5) delivered by CTC Aviation
Ltd, delivered and assessed in accordance with CAA/EASA requirements
( http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&page
type=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=5000 )
OR
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the award of credit for completion of the PPL (H) and CPL (H) Ground School and PPL (H)
syllabus (120 credits at Level 4) and the Foundation and Advanced Flying (H) syllabus (100
credits at Level 5) delivered by Helicentre Aviation Ltd, delivered and assessed in accordance
with CAA/EASA requirements
(http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode
=detail&id=5000)
Any changes to the regulatory requirements which may occur from time to time will be
reflected in the relevant programme content.
Level 4 Credits 120
Regulated Units:
Air Law
Aircraft General Knowledge
Instrumentation
Communications
Mass & Balance
Performance
Human Performance
Principles of Flight
General Navigation
Radio Navigation
Operational Procedures
Flight Planning
Meteorology
Level 5 Credits 120
VFR Handling
Night Flying
VFR Navigation
ME Rating
Initial Instrument Training
CPL Training
IRT Training
Multi Crew Cooperation course
Level 6 Credits 120
Level 6 commences on issuing of a Frozen ATPL or CPL (H) and comprises either:
specific aircraft Type Rating and applied professional practice/work based on the job training
defined by the employing airline or operator
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Flight Instructor rating and applied professional practice/work based on the job training defined
by the employing Approved Training Organisation (ATO)
Type Rating/ FI Rating
Line training & Base training OR Flight Instructor training
Reflective Practice
Airline/operator specific work based projects
ATO specific work based projects
The designated degrees integrate the knowledge and competence elements in a single
qualification in this pathway, benchmarked against the National Occupational Standards for
Airline Pilots
(http://www.people1st.co.uk/hidden-section/passenger-transport-nos/flight-deck-cr ew). They
deliver essential knowledge which underpins fundamental principles in order to equip
apprentices with the understanding required to operate effectively and efficiently at a high
level within this sub-sector.
The delivery method for the knowledge based elements of the qualification may vary, and
include a conventional university based environment, specialist flight training organisation and
work based learning.
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Transferable skills (England)
Functional Skills / GCSE (with enhanced functional content) and Key Skills
(England)
Apprentices must complete or have completed one of the English transferable skills
qualifications and one of the Mathematical transferable skills qualifications listed below in order
to successfully complete their Apprenticeship and this will carry the QCF five credit values. If
they do not have these qualifications as part of their evidence an Apprenticeship certificate
cannot be awarded.
Minimum
level
or grade
Credit
value
Functional Skills qualification in English
N/A
creditValue
GCSE qualification in English (with enhanced functional content)
N/A
creditValue
Key Skills qualification in Communication achieved either before September
2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or...*
N/A
creditValue
English
* achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship.
** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.
Minimum
level
or grade
Credit
value
Functional Skills qualification in Mathematics
N/A
creditValue
GCSE qualification (with enhanced functional content) in Mathematics
N/A
creditValue
Key Skills qualification in Application of Number achieved either before
September 2013 as part of the Apprenticeship, or... *
N/A
creditValue
Mathematics
* achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship.
** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.
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ICT
Apprentices must complete or have completed one of the ICT transferable skills qualifications
listed below in order to successfully complete their Apprenticeship and this will carry the QCF
five credit values. If they do not have one of these qualifications as part of their evidence an
Apprenticeship certificate cannot be awarded.
Minimum
level
or grade
Credit
value
Functional Skills qualification in Information and Communications Technology
(ICT)
N/A
creditValue
GCSE qualification in ICT (with enhanced functional content)
N/A
creditValue
Key Skills qualification in ICT achieved either before September 2013 as part
of the Apprenticeship, or...*
N/A
creditValue
ICT
* achieved before September 2012 and within the 5 years immediately prior to starting an Apprenticeship.
** achieved before September 2012, otherwise at any time prior to starting the Apprenticeship.
Inclusion of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
ICT skills to an appropriate level for this Higher Apprenticeship are implicit in the achievement
of any of the entry requirements specified for this pathway, and their further development is
integrated into programmes as necessary for the successful achievement of the Higher
Apprenticeship and performance of the job role.
Progression routes into and from this
pathway
Progression routes into this pathway include those who:
Have at least five GCSEs at Grade C or above including English Language, Mathematics and
either Physics or Double Science OR non-UK equivalent
Hold one of the following full level 3 qualifications:
Advanced Apprenticeship or other Level 3 qualification registered on QCF
UCAS minimum tariff score of 160 (from 2 GCSE A Levels)
Equivalent overseas qualifications assessed through NARIC/ECCTIS
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Equivalent overseas qualifications assessed through NARIC/ECCTIS
Direct entry into Level 6 may be available to individuals who:
Have undertaken a relevant Foundation Degree linked to the Honours degree(s) listed in
this framework
have completed a relevant HNC/HND that links to the Honours degree(s) listed in this
framework
Have successfully completed the programme syllabus to Level 5 through an accredited
ATO and commenced employment with an airline
and/or
be offered by an airline to employees who meet the above criteria.
A claim for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) must be made to the validating institution
in any of these circumstances.
Progression from this pathway for those who have completed a Higher Apprenticeship for
Professional Aviation Pilots (Level 6) :
Employment as a First Officer or Professional Helicopter Pilot in the job roles stated in
this framework or similar job roles
Masters Degrees in the relevant specialism
Level 7 Post Graduate award
For more information on routes into and within aviation we recommend you visit the following
websites:
Aviation Skills Partnership
www.aviationskillspartnership.com
Royal Aeronautical Society
www.aerosociety.com
Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators
http://www.gapan.org
Careers in Aerospace
http://www.careersinaerospace.com/
National Careers Service
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
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UCAS points for this pathway: 160
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The remaining sections apply to all levels and pathways within this framework.
How equality and diversity will be met
Under-representation in the sector:
The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) report The Future of Women in Aviation and Aerospace
(October 2009) suggests that the majority of women employed in the aviation sector are in
roles typically held by women across all sectors e.g. clerical, marketing, public relations,
human resources and finance. The percentage of women employed in jobs such as engineer,
pilot and senior management/director is less than 5% and less than 4% of commercial pilots
are female. These figures make aviation one of the worst sectors for representation of women
in the most important roles. (See http://aerosociety.com/About-Us/specgroups/Women)
Barriers to entry and progression:
Training to become a commercial airline pilot in 2013 requires personal investment of between
£70k - £100k. There is no public support for training, the regulated elements of which are
delivered by private training providers.
VAT is payable on private training and cannot be reclaimed by individuals.
In general airlines do not recruit pilots until basic training has been completed.
In the current economic climate access to career development loans has been withdrawn by
most banks so in practice only those with private means are able to enter the profession. It is
not possible to determine how many aspiring pilots with appropriate aptitude exclude
themselves from applying to enter the profession due to lack of access to funding.
The Higher Apprenticeship for Professional Aviation Pilots aims to address under-representation
in the sector by providing a nationally recognised, qualification-based route into training for
provides trainees with the potential to access fee loans and other loan and grant support in line
with other higher education learners, thereby expanding the recruitment base for potential
pilots.
Once qualified, pilots may not gain immediate full time employment, they are however
required to maintain minimum levels of flying/experience ensuring currency of licence. These
additional costs can be a further barrier.
Action being taken to address barriers to take up and progression:
Sector employers and other stakeholders are examining options for creating new financial
models for pilot training which will enable more people to undertake pilot training. This includes
exploring the potential to remove or reduce the liability for indirect taxation on the regulated
training.
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Awareness of the development of the Higher Apprenticeship is being raised at major industry
recruitment fairs and other events. Engagement with Cadet organisations including ATC, CCF
and Air League is seeking to establish an accreditation model to recognise skills and
achievement prior to entry to the Apprenticeship.
Information, advice and guidance materials are being developed which will identify the learner
journey and pathways through training from 14+
Engagement with sector bodies’ initiatives including the Royal Aeronautical Society’s Women
into Aviation & Aerospace and British Women Pilots Association.
The Higher Apprenticeship is open and accessible to all who meet the stated selection criteria
regardless of gender, ethnic origin or religion. Training providers and employers must comply
with the Equality Act 2010 to ensure that applicants are not discriminated against in terms of
entry to and promotion within the industry.
(see http://www.equalityhumanrights.com/advice-and-guidance/new-equality-act-guidance
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On and off the job guided learning
(England)
Total GLH for each pathway
GLH does not apply to Higher Apprenticeship frameworks
Minimum off-the-job guided learning hours
N/A
How this requirement will be met
N/A
Minimum on-the-job guided learning hours
N/A
How this requirement will be met
N/A
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Personal learning and thinking skills
assessment and recognition (England)
Summary of Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
N/A
Creative thinking
N/A
Independent enquiry
N/A
Reflective learning
N/A
Team working
N/A
Self management
N/A
Effective participation
N/A
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Additional employer requirements
There are no additional employer requirements.
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