Institute of Hospitality and People 1st launch new higher apprenticeship

20 November 2012 by
Institute of Hospitality and People 1st launch new higher apprenticeship

The Institute of Hospitality has partnered with People 1st to launch a new higher apprenticeship in hospitality management.

The first ever level four apprenticeship framework was designed specifically for the hospitality sector and aims to bridge the gap between supervisory skills gained early in a career and the strategic management skills required to work at a senior level.

The institute has been working with organisations like sector skills council People 1st for over a year on the co-ordinated development of the new Higher Apprenticeship in Hospitality Management.

John Cunningham, director of professional development at the Institute of Hospitality, said the new higher apprenticeship provides an opportunity to develop more of the future managers that will drive the industry.

"The new apprenticeship framework also provides tremendous flexibility with a wide range of different units depending on a learner's background, area of work and career direction," he explained.

"And if they choose the route that includes the institute's qualification they will receive a professional qualification as part of their apprenticeship studies and be eligible for Institute of Hospitality Membership at the end. It's a great way of developing skills, knowledge and professionalism."

People 1st led the development of the new framework and, working in partnership with UH Ventures and University College Birmingham, has gained funding from the National Apprenticeship Service to set up the delivery infrastructure for this new higher apprenticeship.

Ruth Asker-Browne, who leads People 1st's apprenticeship work, said the new scheme provides learners with a clear career path into more senior levels.

By Janie Manzoori-Stamford

E-mail your comments to Janie Manzoori-Stamford here.

Tabletalk
Tabletalk
If you have something to say on this story or anything else join the debate at Table Talk - Caterer's new networking forum. Go to www.catererandhotelkeeper.com/tabletalk

Catererandhotelkeeper.com jobs

Looking for a new job? Find your next job here with Catererandhotelkeeper.com jobs

Blogs on Catererandhotelkeeper.com ](http://www.catererandhotelkeeper.com/blogs) Catch up with more news and gossip on all Caterer's blogs
[E-Newsletters](http://www.catererandhotelkeeper.com/email-newsletters.htm)[ For the latest hospitality news, sign up for our E-newsletters
The Caterer Breakfast Briefing Email

Start the working day with The Caterer’s free breakfast briefing email

Sign Up and manage your preferences below

Check mark icon
Thank you

You have successfully signed up for the Caterer Breakfast Briefing Email and will hear from us soon!

Jacobs Media is honoured to be the recipient of the 2020 Queen's Award for Enterprise.

The highest official awards for UK businesses since being established by royal warrant in 1965. Read more.

close

Ad Blocker detected

We have noticed you are using an adblocker and – although we support freedom of choice – we would like to ask you to enable ads on our site. They are an important revenue source which supports free access of our website's content, especially during the COVID-19 crisis.

trade tracker pixel tracking