Apprenticeship Units

What it likely covers:

• Applying AI to business strategy
• Leading AI adoption and change
• Data-driven decision-making
• Governance, ethics, and risk

What it means for upskilling:
This is not about coding, it’s about turning managers into AI-capable leaders.

How you can use it:

• Train department heads to identify AI opportunities in their teams
• Equip senior staff to lead automation projects internally
• Reduce reliance on external AI consultants

Example impact:

• Operations manager learns to automate workflows
• Marketing lead adopts AI-driven campaigns
• Finance leader introduces predictive forecasting

What it likely covers:

• EV charger installation standards
• Electrical safety and compliance
• Fault diagnosis and maintenance
• Smart charging systems

What it means for upskilling:
Perfect for electricians and facilities teams transitioning into the EV economy.

How employers can use it:

• Upskill existing electricians instead of hiring EV specialists
• Enable facilities teams to manage on-site charging infrastructure
• Support organisations electrifying their fleets

Example impact:

• Property teams install workplace chargers in-house
• Fleet managers maintain EV infrastructure without contractors

What it likely covers:

• Wiring, control panels, component assembly
• Reading technical diagrams
• Quality and safety standards

What it means for upskilling:
Builds core electrical competence at technician level, especially in manufacturing.

How employers can use it:

• Upskill production staff into semi-skilled electrical roles
• Reduce bottlenecks where only a few qualified electricians exist
• Support automation and machinery upgrades

Example impact:

• Assembly workers take on electrical tasks
• Maintenance teams broaden capability

What it likely covers:

• Mechanical systems assembly
• Use of tools and machinery
• Maintenance and fault finding

What it means for upskilling:
Ideal for broadening hands-on engineering capability across teams.

How employers can use it:

• Cross-train staff across mechanical and production roles
• Improve maintenance responsiveness
• Reduce downtime caused by skill gaps

Example impact:

• Operators handle basic repairs instead of waiting for specialists
• Faster production line adjustments

What it likely covers:

• Offsite construction techniques
• Modular assembly processes
• Logistics and installation

What it means for upskilling:
Supports the shift toward modern methods of construction (MMC).

How employers can use it:

• Retrain traditional construction workers for factory-based building systems
• Improve productivity and consistency
• Enable scaling of modular projects

Example impact:

• Site workers transition into factory assembly roles
• Faster project delivery with fewer on-site delays

What it likely covers:

• Solar panel installation
• System design basics
• Maintenance and fault diagnosis
• Safety and compliance

What it means for upskilling:
A direct route into green energy skills for existing electrical or construction staff.

How employers can use it:

• Upskill electricians into renewable energy specialists
• Support organisations installing solar on buildings
• Enter or expand into the solar market

Example impact:

• Facilities teams manage rooftop solar systems
• Construction firms diversify into renewables

What it likely covers:

• Core welding techniques (MIG, TIG, etc.)
• Materials and fabrication
• Safety and quality control

What it means for upskilling:
Addresses a critical, long-standing skills shortage in UK industry.

How employers can use it:

• Train existing staff rather than competing for scarce welders
• Improve in-house fabrication capability
• Support infrastructure and manufacturing projects

Example impact:

• Fabrication work brought in-house
• Reduced outsourcing costs