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Pathway summary

Brewing

Framework:
Brewing
Level:
2

The food and drink manufacturing industry is an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced and competitive industry driven by innovation and new technology, suitable for people of all abilities and backgrounds. As the largest manufacturing sector in the UK (based on number of employees and financial turnover), it includes some of the country’s best known businesses and brands.

There are opportunities for people with different abilities, backgrounds and experience to enter the sector and develop and progress in their chosen career.

The food and drink manufacturing industry develops, manufactures, processes, packs and distributes food and drink products for sale in the UK and worldwide.

Pathway options and levels

Brewing - Level 2

Supports the role of a Brewing worker.

Further information

Duration

Level 2: 18 months

Progression routes

Level 2 - Examples include: 

  • Into employment, for example, as a brewer or brewing operative;
  • Direct career progression onto a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Food and Drink Technical Operations pathway or any other suitable to the apprentices role and career plans;
  • Development into a different role at the same level or higher;
  • Welsh Baccalaureate Level 3.

Qualifications

Level 2: Diploma for Proficiency in Brewing Industry Skills.

What are the entry requirements for this pathway?

All apprenticeship pathways in Wales have entry requirements.
If you are interested in undertaking this pathway – you need to have the following entry level qualification(s);

Level 2

Level 2: 

  • Academic routes (e.g. GCSEs, Welsh Baccalaureate)
  • By completing vocational qualifications
  • Participation on employer placement
  • Work experience
  • Training

Document revisions

08 November 2021