Training provider announced for Level 7 Apprenticeships

Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) - first Level 7 Archivist and Records Manager apprenticeship provider

The UK National Archives has announced that Westminster Adult Education Service (WAES) will be the first provider to run the off-the-job training for the Level 7 Archivist and Records Manager apprenticeship, meaning that apprentices will be able to start this autumn. Apprentices will spend 20% of their time completing formal learning with a training provider such as WAES, while the other 80% of apprentices’ time will be dedicated to on-the-job training at the archives that employ them.

Level 7 Apprenticeships - an exciting new technical training route

The Level 7 apprenticeship will open up an exciting new technical training route into the archives sector and will be equivalent to the Master’s degree typically required to become an archivist. By combining formal learning and on-the-job training, apprentices will achieve a high-level qualification over 3 years while working and earning. This opportunity will enable a wider range of people to join the recordkeeping profession.

Collaboration with CILIP Pathways

WAES will collaborate with CILIP Pathways, who were appointed last year as the end-point assessment organisation for the apprenticeships, so that apprentices have a smooth journey from learning through to assessment and qualification.

Although WAES is based in London, the service will be training apprentices from archives across the country to help develop the national workforce. Other training providers are also welcome to join the Level 7 apprenticeship at any point.

Read the full announcement here

Find out more about the Level 7 Archivist and Records Manager apprenticeship here