NEW apprenticeship courses are being launched in Cornwall, including at Duchy College Stoke Climsland.

New apprenticeship standards include butcher, baker and food and drink process operator.

The new baker standard will be working with bakers including Chough Bakery, Prima Bakeries and Warrens Bakery.

Kath Bond, of Duchy College, said: ‘If you are interested in taking on an apprentice, there is funding available plus a £1,000 incentive when you employ a 16- to 18-year-old apprentice.’

The Government has a target to change all apprenticeship frameworks to new standard apprenticeships by 2020.

These new apprenticeship standards are written for specific job roles.

Since the college introduced the new butchery level two apprenticeship standard in 2017 at Duchy College and at James Kittow, Butcher and Grazier, in Par, individuals have had the opportunity to keep the craft thriving.

‘The James Kittow Butchery Academy has been a great success for both employers and individuals,’ said Kath.

‘It has enabled apprentice butchers to gain the skills and knowledge in traditional and modern techniques including knife skills, quality control processes and also the journey from farm to fork.’

To find out more visit www.ccbtraining.co.uk or www. duchy.ac.uk/apprenticeship-hub