The Kitchen Education Trust (TKET) has gained approval from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education to develop a new degree apprenticeship but is seeking industry feedback.

The Living and Commercial Spaces Designer apprenticeship has been written by employers, with the support of TKET, the Kbsa and training professionals.

Once completed, this will be supported by the Government’s apprenticeship scheme and will be available for universities to offer across England.

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But to ensure it meets the needs of the widest cross-section of organisations, TKET is seeking industry help and offering those in the kbb business the chance to shape future apprenticeships.

Once completed, this will be supported by the Government’s apprenticeship scheme and will be available for universities to offer across England.

The apprenticeship is aimed at designers who work in a range of environments from bespoke design retail showrooms or studios to divisions of large national retailers, client’s homes and office environments.

It includes bespoke design, creative skills and related services for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, dining rooms, home offices, boats and connected living spaces, which can be multi-generational and accessible-orientated designs.

Work can also involve commercial developments such as bespoke furniture within hotels, bars, offices, leisure, education, communal spaces and health centre projects.

The Living and Commercial Spaces Designer apprenticeship will be Level 6 and will typically take four years to complete.

TKET is asking all kbb employers, training providers, assessment organisations or potential apprenticeship to complete a survey before October 31, 2022 to influence the content of future apprenticeships.