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Defined learning outcomes
Each placement states the competencies a participant will develop and how they will be assessed.
Work-Based Learning Programme
Learn by doing real work — with structure, supervision and proof.
The Skill2Create Work-Based Learning Programme is a modernised apprenticeship system for today’s economy. Participants develop capability inside organisations doing real work — and leave with verified evidence of what they can do.
What it is — and is not
Structured practice. Not free labour. Not observation.
Work-based learning bridges the gap between knowing and doing. It is where capability is applied, tested, refined and proven.
| Skill2Create WBL is | It is not |
|---|---|
| Defined learning outcomes | Vague “exposure” |
| Meaningful, productive work | Errands and observation |
| Named supervisor and mentor | Unsupervised placement |
| Disclosed compensation and terms | Unpaid labour presented as opportunity |
| Assessed and evidenced | Attendance certificates |
Who participates
- Students and recent graduates seeking practical capability
- Young people outside formal education or employment
- Career changers and displaced workers
- Artisans and tradespeople formalising and upgrading their craft
- Aspiring entrepreneurs learning by operating real ventures
- Professionals adopting AI and new technologies
Not only for technology. Placements span trades, agriculture, manufacturing, health, media, education, public service, creative industries and professional services.
Seven formats
One umbrella. Seven ways to learn through work.
Apprenticeship
Supervised practice with progressively increasing responsibility until competence is demonstrated—in trades, technology, agriculture, business and professional fields.
See apprenticeships →
Internship
Time-bound workplace experience for students, graduates and career changers to apply knowledge and contribute to real organisational work.
See internships →
Project Fellowship
A defined project, mission or challenge delivered individually or in a multidisciplinary team within an agreed period.
See project fellowships →
Enterprise Apprenticeship
Learn entrepreneurship by building and operating a real enterprise—customer discovery, product, sales, finance, operations and growth.
See enterprise apprenticeships →
Innovation Placement
Work inside innovation hubs, research centres, labs, venture studios and product teams on research, technology and design.
See innovation placements →
Community Project
Apply capability to identified challenges in education, agriculture, health, environment, digital inclusion and local commerce.
See community projects →
Industry Residency
Deep immersion in companies, production facilities and specialised professional environments—from intensive short programmes to extended engagements.
See industry residencies →Quality standards
Every placement must meet the standard.
Host organisations commit to these standards before a placement is listed. Participants can report a breach at any time.
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Meaningful work
Participants contribute to real organisational work — not filler tasks or observation.
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Structured supervision
A named supervisor is responsible for day-to-day guidance; a mentor supports development.
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Progressive responsibility
Responsibility increases as competence is demonstrated, with milestones along the way.
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Feedback and reflection
Regular, documented feedback and structured reflection — not a single end-of-term verdict.
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Evidence and assessment
Outputs, reviews and competency assessments are recorded in the Capability Passport.
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Fair terms
Compensation, hours, location, IP and confidentiality terms disclosed before acceptance.
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Safeguarding
Safety, dignity, non-discrimination and a working grievance process — for every participant.
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Progression
Every placement ends with a documented next step: employment, contract, venture, further learning or a new placement.
Competency assessment
Three domains. Verified by people who saw the work.
Assessment combines supervisor evaluation, project evidence, practical demonstration and self-reflection.
TTechnical
Occupational and domain competence
Occupational and domain competence
PProfessional
Communication, reliability, teamwork, ethics
Communication, reliability, teamwork, ethics
CCreation
Initiative, problem-solving, value created
Initiative, problem-solving, value created
What you will leave with
More than a certificate. Proof that moves with you.
Your Skill2Create Capability Passport brings together completed projects, work samples, feedback, assessments and validated capabilities in one portable profile.
- 01Personal development pathway
A clear plan matched to your goals and starting point.
- 02Portfolio of practical work
Projects, prototypes and evidence from real experience.
- 03Mentor and host validation
Trusted feedback from people who observed your work.
- 04Opportunity-ready profile
Present your capability to employers, clients and partners.
Capability PassportVerifiedAO
Amara OkaforProduct & Community Innovator
Problem solving
Proven
Collaboration
Proven
Digital creation
Applied
Enterprise capability
Developing
3 work samples2 validations1 experience
✓ Evidence verified by host and mentor
Roles
Who makes work-based learning work.
Participant
Commits to the placement, produces work, reflects and builds evidence. Has rights — and a grievance channel.
Host organisation
Provides meaningful work, a named supervisor, fair terms and honest assessment. Become a host →
Mentor
An experienced professional who guides development beyond day-to-day tasks. Become a mentor →
Skill2Create
Verifies hosts, sets standards, matches participants, monitors quality, records evidence and supports progression.