National Apprenticeship Project Officer mrowe@tuc.org.uk Mark Rowe National Apprenticeship Project Officer mrowe@tuc.org.uk #ULSkills16

About unionlearn The learning and skills organisation of the TUC Assists unions in delivering learning opportunities for their members Provides education and training for workplace representatives and union professionals Works with Government and partner organisations Manages the Union Learning Fund unionlearn presentation

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Key Apprenticeships Reforms 3 million apprenticeships Public Sector Target of 2.3% of workforce Preventing the misuse of the term apprenticeship Standards approved Providers approved Ongoing Trailblazer development #ULSkills16

What can levy funds be spent on? Digital funds and government funding can be used for: apprenticeship training and assessment against an approved framework or standard with an approved training provider and assessment organisation up to the funding band maximum for that apprenticeship Digital funds and government funding can not be used for: wages travel and subsistence costs managerial costs traineeships work placement programmes the costs of setting up an apprenticeship programme

Additional support for apprentices Funding for 16-18 year olds Government proposes to pay £1,000 to employers, and a further £1,000 to training providers if they train a 16-18 year old apprentice. We propose to help with the extra costs of supporting these individuals so that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from an apprenticeship. Employer funding will be paid through the training provider.   Disadvantaged young people Government proposes to pay £1,000 to employers, and a further £1,000 to training providers if they train 19-24 year olds leaving care or who have a Local Authority Education and Healthcare plan. We propose to help with the extra costs of supporting these individuals so that everyone has the opportunity to benefit from an apprenticeship. Employer funding will be paid through the training provider.   Funding for additional learning support This is the extra amount that we propose to pay to the training provider where an apprentice requires additional learning support as a result of conditions such as dyslexia, learning difficulties or disabilities. We propose to pay training providers up to £150 a month to support these learners, plus additional costs based on evidenced need. This is a continuation of the current system. Funding for English and Maths training  The government is committed to helping apprentices gain the minimum standard of Level 2 in English and maths. When employers agree with their training provider that their apprentice needs training to meet the minimum standards in English and maths we propose to pay training providers £471 for each of these qualifications (Level 1 and 2). This will come direct from the government and will not be deducted from an employer’s digital account.

Trailblazers Trailblazers are the development of apprenticeship standards and are employer led Government site lists the type of apprenticeship then lists which employers are developing that standard. Transition from “frameworks” to “standards” has been delayed from 2017 to a later date . #ULSkills16

Example of key engineering and green energy apprenticeships Key industry sectors include:  • Wind turbines  • Material handling  • Cement plants  • Paper mills  • Water treatment  • Power generation  • Food & Beverage  • Steel #ULSkills16

LEP strategy and union approach Significant growth is expected in the offshore renewables sector. With job creation forecasts in excess of 10,000. The LEP skills objective is to ensure that the appropriate infrastructure, supply of skilled labour and business support services are in place to drive the growth of the Estuary, maintaining the Humber’s competitiveness and maximising the benefits of new inward investment for local people and businesses. #ULSkills16

Partnerships Apprentice Employer Trade Union Traineeship

Working in partnership bring it all together Apprenticeship Support Employer Union Apprentice Traineeship Working in partnership bring it all together

Digital Champions Support individuals Mentor young people Union Representatives can Role Support individuals Mentor young people Support apprentices Support trainees Talk to providers Visit schools talk about work Negotiate quality apprenticeships Negotiate levy spend Challenge lazy HR practice Identify skills need Promote higher level apprenticeships Promote life long learning Last bullet question what can you do in your workplace to support apprentices. unionlearn presentation

Union Strategies Checking quality Using the charter and learning agreements Supporting learning through ULRs Supporting apprentice through mentoring Induction process to include learning skills Ensure present workforce have the skills to start apprenticeship Reskilling the reps to support apprenticeships #ULSkills16

Tools we can use Apprenticeship tool kit (Apprenticeship Charter) Frequently asked questions 15 negotiating tips Various levy calculators e.g. Dept of Transport (Rail) Online learning e-learning platform Use IT TU Education course (mentoring) #ULSkills16

Apprenticeship Charter In your groups Using the tool kit. Consider the key points and report back on one key point from each tab. See Charter on website unionlearn presentation

Apprenticeship Charter Be a job with a productive purpose Be paid a fair rate Ensure high quality training & clear individual development Involve the trade union at every level of the programme Ensure Apprentices have regular access to, and support from, trade unions Be accessible to, and achievable by all Be part of, and contribute to, a healthy & safe environment A commitment from the employer to complement the workforce, not supplement it. See Charter on website unionlearn presentation

Apprenticeship planning What would work best for you in your organisation Think about The tools available What union support you will need What is the plan See Charter on website unionlearn presentation

Other areas where we can make a difference Pre Employment working with Schools Traineeships Skills shows Working with LEPs or other strategic partners e.g. elected Mayors #ULSkills16

mrowe@tuc.org.uk Mark Rowe, Unionlearn