Statistics for 2001/2002 released by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) at the end of last month revealed that completion rates for advanced modern apprenticeships across the health, social care and public services sector were very low, at just 22 per cent. The figure was even lower for foundation modern apprenticeships, with only 15 per cent successfully completing the full framework, which consists of the appropriate NVQ plus key skills in English and maths. However, 35 per cent of advanced modern apprentices and 28 per cent of foundation modern apprentices in this category had achieved either the full framework or the appropriate NVQ.
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