Towards a Sector Skills Council for Hospitality, Leisure, Travel and Tourism A Progress Report to The Tourism Alliance 7 th November 2002

Background SSCs as a minimum will: – Drive skills, productivity and employability – Produce market information – Set occupational standards – Develop and promote learning frameworks – Operate across UK Nations Employers must lead SSCs

The SSC Stages Stage 1: Submit Expression of Interest Stage 2: Develop and test business plan Stage 3:Agree and submit full proposal Successful bids lead to SSC license

The Sector Footprint Caravan Parks Contract Catering Clubs Events Holiday Parks Hospitality Services Hotels Gambling and Betting Pubs Restaurants Travel Services Tourist Services Youth Hostels Visitor attractions

The Plan Key Activity: Market Assessment Business Proposition Consultation Full Submission Completion By: November 2002 December 2002 February 2003 March 2003

The Key Issues Governance Structure Funding Partnerships Adding value Roles

Next Steps Enable and empower employers to lead Identify skills and employment priorities Develop and agree the business plan Engage trade and professional bodies, unions and education service in the process Consult members of Tourism Alliance

The National Picture Regional Development (RDAs) Funding and quality (LSCs) Regulatory (QCA) SSCs will provide employer dimension

What’s in it for employers? Influence with Government re:skills Access to public funding Employer specification of methodology, content and delivery of learning: – Resulting in qualifications and learning that meet employment needs Improved recruitment, image and business performance