Apprenticeship Scheme

FIA^UK offers apprenticeship scheme.

This apprenticeship can be applied to various operational performances and can incorporate the FIA^UK Academy modules to suit individual requirements. Companies are also able to draw down on the new apprenticeship levy fund.

Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship

Partnering with the BPIF, FIA offer a level 3 Print Technician Standard

As part of our focused education offering, we now offer a second apprenticeship in partnership with the British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF)

Print Technician Standard Apprenticeships

The apprenticeship will supplement this core knowledge by enabling participants to specialise in one of three pathways – pre-press technician, press technician or post-press technician. The programme includes non-mandatory modules through interactive units, covering topic areas such as printing plates, paper substrates, fault finding, anilox rollers and metering systems.

FIA^UK members can draw down on the Apprenticeship Levy to fund their apprenticeship training

The Apprenticeship Levy was introduced in April 2017 in the UK for companies with wage bills over £3 million. They pay a levy of 0.5% of the bill through PAYE to fund apprenticeship schemes.

All companies are then able to draw down on this levy to fund apprenticeship training programmes, as long as they provide 10% of the costs.

FIA^UK has partnered with SkillCert to offer LMO Level 2, which is a nationally recognised qualification and incorporates the Academy training modules.

For a full overview of the FIA^UK training programme, please read PDF or for further information, please email FIA^UK.

About SkillCert

SKILLCERT is a training provider specialising in delivering apprenticeships and quality bespoke training solutions for businesses in all major sectors across England and Wales. It is able to provide a superior service by engaging experts from industry to deliver its programmes, as well as utilising associate partners who have undertaken an extensive due diligence process in order to provide a quality service.

In addition, SkillCert senior management team have over 40 years’ experience of delivering apprenticeships. It is currently supporting a wide range of Levy paying customers with apprenticeship programmes. As part of this process it is integrating regulatory and added value training needs into existing apprenticeship frameworks and new trailblazer standards.

About BPIF

BPIF (the British Print Industry Federation) is an independent trade association boasting a 120-year history, dedicated to the needs of the printing industry. The organisation provides sector-specific resources, including training and qualifications, Health and Safety, Human Resources and Environmental support, and both primary and secondary research projects.

In addition, the organisation lobbies for the interests and needs of the print industry on behalf of its members, with the aim of creating more upward commercial momentum for the sector.