Mandated Qualification - Fishmonger Trailblazer Survey

Background to this survey

Government policy has changed. For early apprenticeship standards, we were able to stipulate that we required a new qualification to underpin the programme. Moving forward, however, we have to provide evidence that qualifications are valued more widely across industry to justify them being used as a matter of course.

If we do not specify a qualification, the danger is that:

· Different qualifications are used and employers won’t have the peace of mind that a standard curriculum has been followed

· Less scrupulous providers will just prepare learners for the end assessment, potentially not using a qualification at all and learners may miss out on a high quality learning programme.

If we include a mandatory qualification then this may improve the success of apprentices, as all apprentices will have reached this minimum standard before undertaking their end point assessment
So, we need your say on whether we should include a mandated qualification for the fishmonger standard and why or why not. All we need you to do is to answer the following 7 quick questions.

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* 1. Are you aware of the new Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standards? A copy can be found here

Other (please comment)

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* 2. What are your views on the importance of the role of qualifications to provide rigour and consistency within apprenticeships?

I support a mandated qualification as part of the Trailblazer Apprenticeship

I do not support a mandated qualification as part of the Trailblazer Apprenticeship

I am undecided on this matter

Please feel free to add your comments if the selection above is not satisfactory or if you wish to add more.

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* 3. If you were to recruit a Fishmonger or Assistant Fishmonger would you request a qualification(s)?

	Essential	Desirable	Not required	A good indication of expertise
A food safety qualification is	A food safety qualification is Essential	A food safety qualification is Desirable	A food safety qualification is Not required	A food safety qualification is A good indication of expertise
A substantial fish and shellfish qualification is	A substantial fish and shellfish qualification is Essential	A substantial fish and shellfish qualification is Desirable	A substantial fish and shellfish qualification is Not required	A substantial fish and shellfish qualification is A good indication of expertise
Other qualifications/experience are (see below)	Other qualifications/experience are (see below) Essential	Other qualifications/experience are (see below) Desirable	Other qualifications/experience are (see below) Not required	Other qualifications/experience are (see below) A good indication of expertise

Please list the other qualifications/experience (see row 3 above) and/or add comments:

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* 4. Do you agree that learners would be disadvantaged if they did not take the specified qualification which will be developed to underpin the Apprenticeship Programme?

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Please provide information on your business/organisation

Business Name

Type and Location of Business

A Contact email

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* 6. Would you be prepared to provide a letter of support that would indicate your intention to use the Fishmonger Standard when it becomes available?

Yes I would

No I would not

I may be able to provide a letter of support. Please contact me about this.

Contact me using these details

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* 7. Would you want to be involved in the further development of the Trailblazer Apprenticeship?

Yes I would. Please invite me to attend the next meeting in Leeds on the 24th October 2016

Yes I would. I cannot attend the meetings in Leeds but would like to be kept informed via email.

No I cannot participate further in the process.

Contact me using these details

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* 1. Are you aware of the new Trailblazer Apprenticeship Standards? A copy can be found here

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* 2. What are your views on the importance of the role of qualifications to provide rigour and consistency within apprenticeships?

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* 3. If you were to recruit a Fishmonger or Assistant Fishmonger would you request a qualification(s)?

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* 4. Do you agree that learners would be disadvantaged if they did not take the specified qualification which will be developed to underpin the Apprenticeship Programme?

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* 5. Please provide information on your business/organisation

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* 6. Would you be prepared to provide a letter of support that would indicate your intention to use the Fishmonger Standard when it becomes available?

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* 7. Would you want to be involved in the further development of the Trailblazer Apprenticeship?

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* 8. Please feel free to add any further comments here. Many thanks for your contribution.