The apprenticeship ambition George Elliott Employer and Delivery Services Manager Skills Funding Agency – National Apprenticeship Service https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6BW2sIgM-M&list=PLaWOtGcX1byFuIe8EEwxOCBU_x9sOuu9r

Background Skills Funding Agency which is an executive Agency to BIS and responsible for the National Apprenticeship Service NAS work with large employers to encourage Apprenticeship recruitment and programme development Small Business Team provides services to smaller employers offering Apprenticeship opportunities Apprenticeship vacancies service work with Apprenticeship providers to advertise vacancies, free of charge, for young people to apply (last year offering 100,000 vacancies) Promotion and communication of Apprenticeships through a range of activities, such as Awards, Apprenticeship Grant for Employers, Campaigns or Policy changes

The vision……….. Further added to with a target of 3 million apprenticeships over the next 5 years

Accelerate growth Create opportunities in professions where there have never been apprentices before Higher level technical and professional routes with equal esteem to academic-only options A route simple to access for employers and apprentices to gain the skills they need

Apprenticeships are getting even better!

Apprenticeship reforms 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 So apprenticeships are viewed with the same esteem as University To build on existing strengths

What are the main aims of the reform? 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 two pages written by employers Employer driven Ensuring rigorous training that will support economic growth

What are the changes? 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 a synoptic end-point assessment Apprenticeships will be graded for the first time All apprenticeships will last a minimum of 12 months

Level of Apprenticeships Different levels of Apprenticeship available Intermediate Apprenticeship Advanced Higher Level 2 12-18 months Equivalent to 5 GCSEs A* - C Level 3 18-48 months Equivalent to 2 A-levels Levels 4,5,6,7 24 months+ Equivalent to foundation degree level+ Speaker notes: There are 3 levels of Apprenticeships Intermediate Level Apprenticeships – equivalent to 5 A*-C GCSEs Advanced Level Apprenticeships – equivalent to 2 A-levels Higher Apprenticeships – equivalent to foundation degree and 4-5 vocational qualifications. Higher Apprenticeships are in development for levels 6 and 7 equivalent to bachelors and masters degrees Apprenticeships have a minimum of 12 months, and can take up to four years to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, the apprentices ability and the industry sector Level 4 (Certificate of Higher Education) Level 5 (Foundation Degree) Level 6 (Bachelor’s Degree) Level 7 (Master’s Degree) Additional notes: When looking for an Apprenticeship vacancy you will need to look at the entry criteria e.g. just because you already have GCSE’s at levels A-C does not automatically mean you can apply for an Advanced Apprenticeship in engineering. You would not want an untrained person to service your car or cut your hair so some sectors still require you to start at an introductory level. Also, A-levels do not automatically mean you can move directly into a Higher Apprenticeship, there may be additional criteria depending on the sector. Plus knowledge, competence, and employability skills

Degree apprenticeships Degree apprenticeships are the latest model to be developed as part of higher apprenticeship standards, seeing apprentices achieving a full bachelor’s or master’s degree as a core component of the apprenticeship. Must last a minimum of one year and degree apprenticeships in particular will last longer, typically up to four years, though there is no fixed maximum duration. As with all Apprenticeships, degree apprenticeships are funded through Government and the employer and the apprentice is paid a wage.

Frameworks and Standards available 49 Higher Apprenticeship frameworks available, including: Accounting Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Care Leadership and Management Agriculture Broadcast Technology Digital Learning Design Furniture Manufacturing Technician Hospitality Management Information Security Intelligence Operations Mineral Products Technology Social Media and Digital Marketing 11 new Higher Apprenticeship standards ready for delivery: Actuarial Technician Control /Technical Support Engineer Electrical /Electronic Technical Support Engineer Manufacturing Engineer Product Design and Development Engineer Dental Technician Dental Practice Manager Network Engineer Software Developer Degree Apprenticeship Technology Solutions Relationship Manager (Banking) Full list of frameworks: Accounting Advanced Diagnostics and Management Principles Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Advertising and Marketing Communications Agriculture Banking Broadcast Production Broadcast Technology Business and Professional Administration Business, Innovation and Growth Care Leadership and Management Construction Management Contact Centre Operations Management Criminal Investigation Digital Learning Design Engineering Environmental Technologies Express Logistics Facilities Management Fashion and Textiles: Technical Furniture Manufacturing Technician Health: Assistant Practitioner Hospitality Management Human Resource Management Information Security Insurance Intelligence Operations Interactive Design and Development IT, Software, Web and Telecoms Professionals Jewellery Manufacturing, Silversmithing and Allied Trades Legal Services Life Sciences and Chemical Science Professionals Management Mineral Products Technology Power Engineering Professional Aviation Pilot Practice Professional Services 4 Professional Services 7 Professional Development for Work Based Learning Practitioners Project Management Public Relations Recruitment Retail Management Social Media and Digital Marketing Supply Chain Management Sustainable Resource Operations and Management The Water Industry More new standards are in development by employer trailblazers.

Find an apprenticeship This is an online service to search, register and apply for an apprenticeship.  It has recently been redesigned and has been built around the needs of potential apprentices. Development involved over 100 hours of user testing to ensure the process is simpler, clearer and faster for customers. designed for mobiles improved keyword and location search clearer view of the apprenticeship vacancy description easier registration process user-friendly online application form clearer guidance for completing strengths and skills section 'My applications' dashboard for candidates to track their applications Want to know more? Take me to https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

Apprenticeship funding reform Employers will select a lead provider to co-ordinate their training and assessment delivery Employers will agree a price for their delivery with their chosen providers Providers can include many of the services they offer as part of their price Government will pay £2 for every £1 of this price invested by an employer up to the cap for the standard. Employer Incentive Payments are paid: for 16-18 year old For small businesses For completion Employers have complete flexibility on what they use any incentive payments for

The Careers and Enterprise Company December 2014, the Secretary of State for Education announced the Careers & Enterprise Company which was incorporated in February 2015 It is an employer led body set up to unlock the potential of Britain’s young people by strengthening interactions between employers and schools. Its role is to be an enabler, supporting and sharing the good work already out there. It will focus on ‘what works’, measuring impact and commissioning high quality research. “The company will use relationships with employer to break down barriers between schools and colleges on the one hand and employers on the other, and increase the level of employer input into careers inspiration and enterprise in all schools and colleges. It will do this partly through a network of advisers who will broker strong and extensive links at local level. It will assist schools and colleges in choosing effective careers and enterprise organisations to partner with. It will stimulate more and better activity in areas where the current provision is poorest” Nicky Morgan, Secretary of State for Education Designed to support the Govt long term ;ans Broker relationships – NOT a delivery organisation Focus on people aged 12-18 Company will run a £5million investment fund to support & generate innovation in careers advice.

National Careers Service The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help individuals make decisions on learning, training and work opportunities. The service offers confidential and impartial advice. This is supported by qualified careers advisers.   As well as the delivery of careers information, advice and guidance for adults, an element of the National Careers Service contract requires them to provide inspirational online resources and activities for young people and adults so that they can be inspired and informed about the world of work and to provide a brokerage service to establish sustainable links between schools, colleges, employers and other inspirational organisations within the local community.  Find out more – Marie.howard@prospects.co.uk

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