The content of this Pathway has been agreed by the Steering Group. This is the only Apprenticeship Pathway in the violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence and health and social care sector approved for use in Wales that is eligible for Welsh Government funding.
Learning Programme Content
The Learning Programme provision shall comprise of three mandatory elements:
Qualifications,
Essential Skills
On/off the job training
The total minimum credit value required for the Level 4 Pathway Supporting Survivors of Violence against Women, Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence (VAWDASV) is 63 credits.
Entry requirements
There are no specific qualifications required for entry to this apprenticeship framework.
The apprenticeship involves interacting with, supporting, and advocating on behalf of individuals who have been subjected to violence and/or abuse and therefore apprentices will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Individual employers may have requirements relating to flexible working hours and locations in order to meet service needs.
Individual employers will have their own policies and procedures that meet service needs which should be adhered to.
Apprentices should have basic literacy, numeracy, and communication skills on which the apprenticeship will build.