The Institute of Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE), part of the UK Department for Education (DoE), is providing IoH members with the opportunity to take part in a major review of catering and hospitality skills.
IfATE is asking IoH members and their employers, from across these vital sectors, to guide their decision-making now and in the future, and provide them with vital first-hand knowledge and insights.
They want to hear from people working at pubs, cafés, hotels, and fast-food chains, including technical experts, senior managers, and leaders of staff training who can help transform future skills training for the better.
There are currently 10 apprenticeships in the catering and hospitality sector, with another two in development. They span back-of-house and front-of-house roles at levels 2, 3 (which is equivalent to GCSE and A Level) and 4. Some were approved for delivery as far back as 2016, so the time is now right to review what training is available and find out from the people who know best – the employers – what new and improved provision is needed.
To join and take part in this unique opportunity, please email catering.hospitality@education.gov.uk expressing your interest by 15 December 2022.
To find out more about IfATE follow this link.
The IoH is a member of the IfATE’s directory of professional and employer-led bodies and supports IfATEs commitment to maintaining employer voice and industry input in the evaluation of educational end-point assessment or EPA.