The IfATE has decided not to approve a level 2 business support apprenticeship, claiming the standard is not viable. The trailblazer group, led by East Sussex County Council, supported by many large and small employers have been told by the IfATE that they do not believe the proposal was sufficiently distinct from other similar standards such as the level 3 business administrator or level 2 customer service standard. More can be read on this here.
