1. Why are we reforming Apprenticeships?
To meet the needs of the future economy and businesses.
To ensure Apprenticeships are more rigorous and responsive to the needs of employers following Richard Review
Apprenticeships viewed with the same esteem as University
The changes will build on existing strengths

2. Ensuring rigorous training that will support economic growth
What are the main aims of the reforms?
High quality
Higher expectations of English and Maths, more assessment at end of Apprenticeship and introducing grading.
Simple
Complex frameworks to be replaced by standards of around one page written by employers.
Employer driven
Ensuring rigorous training that will support economic growth
The Reform Programme is set out in The Future of Apprenticeships in England; Implementation Plan, published in October 2013.
The key measures aim to:
Increase the quality of Apprenticeships. An apprentice will need to demonstrate their competence through rigorous and synoptic assessment. This will focus on the end of the Apprenticeship to ensure that the apprentice is ready to progress.
• Put employers in the driving seat. In future, Apprenticeships will be based on standards designed by employers.
• Simplify the system. The new employer-designed standards will be short and easy to understand. They will describe the skills and knowledge that an individual needs to be fully competent in an occupation. 2

3. What changes are we making to Apprenticeships?
Standards designed by employers will replace existing Frameworks.
New standards will be clear and concise, written by employers and no more than two pages long.
All Apprenticeships will have an end-point assessment.
Apprenticeships will be graded for the first time.
All Apprenticeships will last a minimum of 12 months.
The standards developed by Trailblazers will become the Apprenticeship standard for that occupation so widespread backing of from both large and small employers and relevant professional bodies is essential
The standard must be sufficiently stretching that a new entrant to the occupation will require at least one year of training to meet the standard. 3

4. How will we deliver the reforms?
Trailblazers are leading the way in implementing the reforms.
Trailblazers are led by large and small employers.
Over 400 employers are involved in the Trailblazers so far.
They are building on what already exists to ensure that professionalism and quality in training are the primary focus. 4

5. * From September 2014 ** From January 2015 (all others TBC from summer 2015)
Sector
Job Role
Accountancy
Professional Accounting Technician
Automotive Retail
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
Dental Health
Dental Practice Manager
Energy and Utilities
Utilities Engineering Technician
Land-based Engineering
Land-based Service Engineer
Professional Accountant 
Aviation
Airside Operator
Digital Industries**
Software Developer
Water Process Technician
Land-based Service Engineering Technician
Actuarial
Actuarial Technician 
Butchery
Network Engineer
Financial* Services
Relationship Manager (Banking)
Law
Paralegal
Aerospace
Aerospace Manufacturing Fitter
Construction
Highway Electrician/ Service Operative
Software Tester
Financial Services Administrator
Chartered Legal Executive
Automotive*
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician
Construction Technician
Digital Marketer
Food and Drink
Food and Drink Maintenance Engineer
Solicitor
Control /Technical Support Engineer
Conveyancing
Conveyancing Technician
Cyber Intrusion Analyst
Golf Greenkeeping
Golf Greenkeeper
Life and Industrial Sciences**
Laboratory Technician
Electrical /Electronic Support Engineer
Licensed Conveyancer
Digital Media Technology Practitioner
Hospitality
Senior Chef: Culinary Arts
Science Manufacturing Technician
Manufacturing Engineer
Craft
Craftsperson
Early Years
Early Years Educator
Senior Chef: Production Cooking
Maritime
Able Seafarer (deck)
Product Design and Development Engineer
Dental Technician
Electro-technical**
Installation Electrician /Maintenance Electrician
Housing
Housing Management
Newspaper and Journalism
Junior Journalists
Product Design and Development Technician
Dental Laboratory Assistant
Energy and Utilities**
Power Network Craftsperson
Insurance
Insurance Practitioner
Property Services
Property Maintenance Operative
Rail Design
Railway Engineering Design Technician
This slides lists the approved standards as at October The * show those when they may be available for delivery. Please check for updates as new standards come online. Only when the standard and assessment plan is approved and a Core Government Contribution assigned is a standard available for delivery.

6. What funding model are we trialling in 2014/15?
We are trialling our funding approach through the Trailblazers to learn lessons for future delivery.
For every £1 that an employer invests in training an apprentice, the Government will pay £2 up to a cap.
Extra funding will be provided to support small businesses and for younger apprentices aged English and maths (Level 1 & 2) will also be fully funded.
To ensure support for a wide range of apprentices, a cap is set on the amount of core funding that we can provide.
Each standard will be allocated to one of five caps 6

7. AY14/15 Funding Model for Trailblazers
Maximum Core Government contribution (£2 for every £1 from employer)
Cap 1
Cap 2
Cap 3
Cap 4
Cap 5
£2,000
£3,000
£6,000
£8,000
£18,000
Employer contribution if the maximum cap is claimed
£1000
£1,500
£4,000
£9,000
Additional incentive payments
Recruiting a year old
£600
£900
£1,800
£2,400
£5,400
For a small business (<50)
£500
£1,200
£2,700
For successful completion
Maximum total Government contribution
£3,600
£4,900
£9,600
£12,800
£28,800 7

8. What funding model are we trialling in 2014/15?
Employers will select a lead provider to coordinate their training and assessment delivery
Employers will agree a price for their training and assessment delivery with their chosen providers
Incentive payments are paid during the first year:
for year old - 50% at 3 months and 50% at 12 months
For small businesses – 100% at 3 months
For completion - at the end of the Apprenticeship
Employers have complete flexibility on what they use any incentive payments for.
All SFA funding, including the incentive payments will be routed through the lead provider
Mention the work required by employers and how if the employer is a learning provider e.g. BAE Systems, this makes life more simple 8

9. What is the timetable for reform?
The Trailblazers will pave the way for full implementation of the reforms during 2015/16 and 2016/17.
The aim is that all new Apprenticeship starts from 2017/18 will be on the new programme.
As the new standards are developed and agreed, we will cease funding Apprenticeships under former frameworks. 9

10. Where can I find out more?
Trailblazers Guidance and detail about Funding Trial:
Published standards and Assessment Plans:
Additional standards in development:
If you are interested in getting involved, you can 10