The advanced apprenticeship framework will cover all the knowledge and skills included in the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce and functional skills at Level 2 in Maths, English and ICT, therefore any childcare settings opting for an apprentice will gain a fully rounded and well qualified individual with appropriate and thorough knowledge, skills and a positive attitude highly valued by the sector.

Achievement of the advanced apprenticeship programme will enable apprentices to access higher level jobs within the sector, e.g. Nursery Supervisor, Nursery Manager, Pre-school Manager/Co-ordinator, etc. There is also opportunity for apprentices to go on to further study at higher levels, particularly working towards Foundation Degrees in Early Years.