It will become the first training provider in Greater London to
offer the new qualification launching in February 2012.
The Skills People have experience of delivering apprenticeships
to the licensed hospitality industry: it has been working recently
with Fuller's Brewery on their apprenticeship programme, The Ale
& Pie Cadets, and will be delivering the new qualification to
the next intake of Fuller's apprentices. Simon Gifford, Sales
Manager at Fuller's said, "For six months we'd tried to find
candidates for our apprenticeship scheme. We interviewed people but
didn't find anyone suitable. Then I met with The Skills People who
helped with both recruitment and delivering the training of the
apprentices."
Mark Cook, Vice Principal Business Development for The Skills
People said, "We're delighted to be accredited to deliver BIIAB's
new Licensed Hospitality apprenticeship framework. The Skills
People have a successful history with the hospitality sector and
alongside our continuing work with Fuller's Brewery we look forward
to delivering apprenticeships to the licensed hospitality industry
across London."
Designed specifically to meet the needs of the licensed
hospitality industry, the BIIAB apprenticeship framework has been
developed through consultation with employers, People 1st and
industry experts in response to skills gaps identified by the
Sector Skills Council.
The apprenticeship is open to anyone over the age of 16, either
working or wishing to work in licensed hospitality premises such as
pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants.