The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Specialised Diplomas Martin Callow Development Advisor Specialised Diploma

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Lantra: role and responsibility  strategic, employer-led organisation – licensed by UK governments  ensures that businesses and individuals have access to the skills and development opportunities they need  improve the supply of learning, advice and guidance for new entrants, the existing workforce and businesses

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Environmental and Land-based lndustries 1.Agricultural Crops 2.Agricultural Livestock 3.Animal Care 4.Animal Technology 5.Aquaculture 6.Environmental Conservation 7.Equine 8.Farriery 9.Fencing 10.Fisheries Management 11.Floristry 12.Game & Wildlife Management 13.Land-based Engineering 14.Landscape 15.Production Horticulture 16.Trees and Timber 17.Veterinary Nursing

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Background Government White Paper on Education and Skills Specialised Diplomas will be available at 3 levels across 14 lines of learning First teaching from September 2008 for phase 1, September 2009 for phase 2, September 2010 for phase 3 Build on existing good practice and partnerships

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Specialised Diplomas Will be employer led through the Sector Skills Councils Attract young people into the sector, widening participation Provide progression into either employment or further / higher education Meet the skill and knowledge required for employment Provide sector relevant learning in real or realistic environments

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector How are the Diplomas made up? Principal learning sector related, determines Diploma title Additional / specialist learning specialisation in sector, complimentary area Generic learning functional skills, project, personal learning skills Work experience 10 days at each level

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector A FRAMEWORK OF PERSONAL, LEARNING AND THINKING SKILLS: Self-managers Creative thinkers Independent enquirers Reflective learners Team workers Effective participators

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Specialised Diplomas

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Land-based and Environmental Specialised Diplomas Developments to date: Project team set up: produced plan and brief for 31 March deadline (SSDA/DfES) Communications group set up Steering group set up Working groups to be established (such as FE/HE, WEX/WRL, Schools, AB’s).

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Land-based and Environmental Specialised Diplomas IMPORTANT DATES! event11 May 06 Plans approved End May 06 Learning objectives defined End August 06 Assessment of current qualifications End October 06 Assessment of apprenticeshipsEnd October 06 Consultation on draft contentJan – March 07 Agreement with awarding bodiesEnd March 07 Final content agreed April 07!! A lot to do…..!

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Land-based and Environmental Specialised Diplomas What could the Specialised Diplomas look like? Level 1 Carousel Level 2 and 3 pathways in: Animal health and welfare Land management and production Environmental conservation Greenskills Food chain (plough to plate)

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Specialised Diploma Level 1 Plan Apply  Do Review/Record Additional/ Specialist Learning Units from: Agriculture, Land & Environment, Sport Studies, Manufacturing, Or GCSEs in Land-based & Environmental Science Principal Learning Units from: Careers units, Health & Safety, Business, Environmental Studies, Sport & Leisure, Construction and the Built Environment, Landscaping Generic Learning Functional skills Personal, learning & thinking skills Project Experiential learning cycle Individual learning plan

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Level 2 Food Chain Pathway Plan Apply  Do Review/Record Additional/ Specialist Learning Units from: Meat & Poultry Processing, Nutrition, Hospitality, Animal Welfare Or GCSEs in Languages Geography Principal Learning Units from: Business, Agricultural Livestock / Crops, Manufacturing, Retail Operations, Health & Safety Generic Learning Functional skills Personal, learning & thinking skills Project Experiential learning cycle Individual learning plan

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Level 3 Animal Health and Welfare Pathway Plan Apply  Do Review/Record Additional/ Specialist Learning Units from: Pet Store Management, Horse Care, Zoo Animals, Livestock handling Or Level 4 units Principal Learning Units from: Agricultural Livestock, Animal Technology / Management, Animal Welfare, Health & Safety, Business Generic Learning Functional skills Personal, learning & thinking skills Project Experiential learning cycle Individual learning plan

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Or a ‘thematic approach’ across all 3 Levels…? The Natural Environment Producing from the Environment Managing and Sustaining the Environment Land-based and Environmental Specialised Diplomas

The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector Next Steps…. Get involved! Keep in touch with the website (register online, and ‘coming soon’ >> online consultations) Contacts: Martin Callow Liz Pridgeon Michael Smith QCA >> /