Apprenticeship Frameworks
Apprenticeship frameworks across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland allow learners to gain the knowledge and skills required to work safely and competently in the automotive sector. The IMI is a contracted delivery partner for the development and maintenance of these frameworks, working with automotive stakeholders to ensure they are relevant and complete.
For nation specific information, see the tabs below.
Due to government reforms around apprenticeships in England, apprenticeship frameworks have been replaced by Apprenticeship Standards. For Apprenticeships in England please see Apprenticeships & EPA.
Reminder from ESFA: Apprenticeship Frameworks require completion and certification by 31 March 2025 (England Only)
The Department for Education (DfE) will stop funding for apprenticeship framework completion and certification on Monday 31 March 2025:
- Apprentices on frameworks will not be able to receive a certificate after this date, including those that have been on a learning break.
- You should withdraw any apprentices still on a framework unless they will complete their apprenticeship and be certified before Monday 31 March 2025.
Action: Training providers with learners still on apprenticeship frameworks must:
- Make sure the employer and apprentice understand that there will be no opportunity to get their certificate after 31 March 2025.
- Withdraw learners who will not complete before this date.
If learning is not going to be completed, providers can speak with the employer and apprentice to see if there is a suitable apprenticeship standard. This will need to comply with the apprenticeship funding rules, including on recognising prior learning and the minimum duration. Guidance on searching for apprenticeship standards is available.
For further information, contact:
- The Apprenticeship Certificates England (ACE) helpdesk: email ace.helpdesk@fisss.org or call 0300 303 4444
- DfE apprenticeship service technical support team: email helpdesk@manage-apprenticeships.service.gov.uk or call 0800 0150 600
The IMI is responsible for developing and maintaining automotive Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks in Scotland.
To find out what Modern Apprenticeships are available in Scotland and how to apply for them, visit Skills Development Scotland.
MA Certification
The IMI is responsible for processing Automotive and Logistic Apprenticeship certifications for those completing Scottish Modern Apprenticeship Frameworks.
For queries relating to apprenticeship registration certification please contact us.
MA and Scottish qualification development or review
The IMI is also responsible for the maintenance of automotive qualification structures.
Framework and qualification reviews are carried out periodically in consultation with relevant Scottish stakeholders to make sure these products are up to date and fit for purpose for the sector.
Register your interest
If you would like to get involved, you can register your interest by visiting the current projects page – coming soon.
To find out what apprenticeships are available in Northern Ireland and how to apply for them, visit NIDirect.
NI Apprenticeship development or review
The IMI is the sector development partner responsible for the maintenance of automotive apprenticeship frameworks in Northern Ireland.
Framework reviews are carried out periodically in consultation with relevant Northern Irish stakeholders to make sure these products are up to date and fit for purpose for the sector.
Register your interest
If you would like to get involved, you can register your interest by visiting the current projects page – coming soon.
The IMI is the sector partner responsible for developing and maintaining automotive Apprenticeship Frameworks for Wales, which are compliant with the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for Wales (SASW).
To see all available SASW Frameworks, please visit the Apprenticeship Certification Wales website and Framework Library.
For more information about Welsh Apprenticeships visit the Welsh Government website.
To find out what Welsh Apprenticeships are available, how to find one and how to apply, visit Careers Wales.
Welsh Apprenticeship Certification
The IMI is responsible for processing Automotive and Logistic Apprenticeship certifications for those completing Welsh Apprenticeship Frameworks.
For queries relating to apprenticeship registration certification please contact us.
Welsh Apprenticeship development or review
The IMI is a development partner for the maintenance of automotive apprenticeship frameworks in Wales.
Framework reviews are carried out periodically in consultation with relevant Welsh stakeholders to make sure these products are up to date and fit for purpose for the sector.
Register your interest
If you would like to get involved, you can register your interest by visiting the current projects page – coming soon.
Other projects you may be interested in can be found here