Semta takes charge of apprenticeship frameworks
Semta, the sector skills council, has been put in sole charge of issuing apprenticeship frameworks in England.
The move will allow Semta to tailor training demands to meet employer needs said Philip Whiteman, chief executive at Semta.
He said: "We are already working closely with industry to develop apprenticeship frameworks that meet these needs, and this new appointment will allow us to support employers even further, understanding demand and helping develop the right solution."
Apprenticeship frameworks outline the statutory requirements of individual apprenticeship programmes.
Semta research shows that 32,000 new employees will be needed across its sectors each year between now and 2016 with a third of these needing higher skills.
Whiteman added: "We know that apprenticeships can deliver enormous benefit to businesses in our sectors, but it is important that they meet the needs of employers."
