Summary

Grow and develop the next generation of talent in your brewery with this comprehensive programme which improves employees’ skills and increases efficiency and productivity.

This course takes a minimum of 18 months to complete.

What is Brewer Apprenticeship?

From design of beer recipes to brewery promotion, apprentices on this unique brewer apprenticeship will gain in-work experience and cover a broad spectrum of activities, from understanding ingredient provenance and the importance of stock control to safe operation of brewing equipment.

The innovative curriculum explores new techniques in brewing and efficiency models which, when brought back into the brewery, impact on improved business performance and secure future growth in your business.

Entry

Employers will set their own entry requirements in order to start this apprenticeship, but typically requires five GCSEs at Grade C or higher.

Duration

18 months + EPA

Progression

Progression from this apprenticeship is expected to be into a Senior Brewer role.

Cost / Funding

Levy Payers - £9,000

Non-Levy Payers - £540

Level

Level 4

Functional skills

To complete the apprenticeship the apprentice must pass level 2 English and maths (or have the appropriate exemption certificate) before undertaking their end point assessment.

End assessment

The End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Brewer Apprenticeship includes:

Multiple choice test
Practical brewing assessment
Professional discussion.

Professional support

HIT Training assigns a designated Vocational Trainer to each apprentice. Alongside the apprentice they will agree on a personal learning and development plan, setting a timetable of learning activities in preparation for the End Point Assessment (EPA).

The HIT Vocational Trainer will meet with the apprentice regularly either online or face to face to complete and review assessments, provide further coaching where required and agree the next steps of learning.