Employers can be confident that the requirements of accreditation are based on international quality frameworks while being customised to the context of their country.
Quality Apprenticeships accreditation is designed to acknowledge best practice in the employment of apprentices. Based on international quality frameworks, this accreditation allows businesses to highlight the positive impacts of their apprenticeship programs and encourages continued improvement against the five accreditation principles:
- Supporting employment - Utilises apprenticeships as a means of creating entry level pathways and supports apprentices from the start of their employment.
- Equality & diversity - Apprenticeships are non-discriminatory and used to increase workforce diversity, and apprenticeship vacancies are promoted to a broad audience.
- Health & safety - Safety and health are prioritised for a workplace that supports employee physical and psychosocial wellbeing.
- Staff development - Learning and development of apprentices is ensured through supervision and mentoring by appropriate and trained staff.
- Wages & conditions - Processes support apprentices to understand their workplace rights and ensure that all apprenticeship conditions are met.
Employers must meet minimum requirements to become accredited, providing evidence of their commitment to quality apprenticeships. Accreditation rewards positive and proactive behaviours and commitments.
Level of Education: Initial vocational education and training, Continuing vocational education and training
Lead Organisation: Quality Apprenticeships
