How Ginger Nut Deliver  

Our training delivery is based on a remote, blended model of one-to-one sessions, at least every 4 weeks, group sessions, webinars, online courses, video, and additional support as required. This means that our learners have the guidance they need as well as the flexibility to learn around the requirements of their jobs. We find that this approach reduces disruption for the learners and their line managers giving everyone the best chance of benefitting from the training and completing the course.    

Learners will be assigned a named tutor for the apprenticeship course. The tutor will tailor the training based on the individual and will use additional tools such as Cognassist and BKSB assessments to determine how to set the training so that it aligns with the individual. Furthermore, the aim is to make the training as relevant to your workplace context as possible thus it is important that the Learner, Line Manager and Tutor are aligned around the learner study and support. 

To support learning, all learners are given access to LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke channels designed to support their apprenticeship.   

Training Modules 

The standard is based around developing the learners knowledge, skills and behaviours so the can carry out core duties, which are as follows:   

• Works within a defined role within a solutions development lifecycle.  

• Apply prioritisation methodologies to manage workload and tasks in order to support timely completion of projects and solutions whilst working within a defined and structured approach.  

• Apply technical IT knowledge and skills across solution architecture.  

• Investigate existing systems and apply technical research to support the design of new solutions in order to meet project and business requirements.  

• Identify a variety of potential solutions to meet requirements, considering economic impacts.  

• Demonstrate technical contribution to a chosen solution.  

• Safely implement tested solutions whilst considering sustainability factors.  

• Communicate with stakeholders throughout the solution process, managing expectations whilst providing an excellent and inclusive service.  

• Test and manage issues that arise across any stages of the Solutions Life Cycle.  

• Create, and or maintain, professional documentation to ensure a clear audit trail and progression of issues.  

• Create test plans and apply a range of testing tools that allow a solution to be thoroughly tested to ensure it is working as expected.  

• Apply security measures and securely manage data throughout the solution lifecycle, in line with legislation and the organisation’s policies and requirements.  

• Practice guided continuous self-learning to keep up to date with technological developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development. 

Project Activity and Portfolio Building

As part of their apprenticeship the learner will collect evidence of the work that they have done. This will be collected into a portfolio which will be submitted to the Assessment Organisation at gateway. 

The apprentice will also have to complete a project report about a project that they have worked on, either alone or as part of a team. It must be a real world business project and cover the lifecycle of a solution delivery.  

Gateway and Assessment

On completion of on-programme learning Ginger Nut rigorously assess whether apprentices are ready to pass through the ‘Gateway’, to their end-point assessment. To do this we complete a Gateway Eligibility meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to confirm that all parties agree that the apprentice has met the requirements of the apprenticeship standard and is ready for end-point assessment. At this meeting the portfolio of evidence is reviewed along with functional skills completions/exemptions. During the meeting we will discuss the different aspects of the apprenticeship standard and confirm that the apprentice has met the full criteria. 

Apprenticeship Assessment methods  

The assessment will be in two parts, Project with presentation and questioning, and Profession discussion underpinned by portfolio. 

Project with presentation and questioning

After gateway has been completed, the apprentice must write and submit a 2,000 word report about a project that they worked to deliver. They must submit this, along with a presentation within 4 weeks of gateway. 

They will then need to deliver the presentation, taking 20 minutes, with 40 minutes of follow up questioning on the content of the report.