Employers Invited to Share Views on New Apprenticeship Units

Skills England has now released the first wave of Apprenticeship Units as part of its move towards a more modular and flexible apprenticeship system. As these changes begin to take shape, the NSAFD is gathering employer insight to ensure the food and drink sector’s needs are clearly represented.

Recently, the NSAFD met with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Skills England’s Apprenticeship Units lead for a productive discussion on how the new units could work in practice for our industry. The session highlighted strong engagement from employers and a shared commitment to ensuring the system supports both workforce development and operational realities.

To build on this momentum, we are inviting businesses across the sector to complete a short poll on Apprenticeship Units. We want to understand:

• Which units employers are using
• Where early learnings or challenges are emerging
• What opportunities or risks employers see

Your feedback will directly inform the paper we are preparing for DWP and Skills England, outlining the sector’s priorities and practical considerations.

Take Part in the Poll

The poll is open now and can be accessed here:
https://forms.office.com/e/SBg2SU081T

Employer insight is essential as the Apprenticeship Units programme evolves. Your contribution will help shape the sector’s position and ensure the food and drink industry continues to have a strong voice in national skills reform.