Welcome Apprenticeship & Traineeships Skills Show 2015

Apprenticeships Find an apprenticeship (Faa) Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Apprenticeships Reforms Apprenticeship Work Study Resources Traineeships

An Apprenticeship is a way for young people and adult learners to earn while they learn in a real job, gaining a real qualification and a real future What is an Apprenticeship?

The benefits are… Earn a salary whilst in a real job Learn job specific skills Gain a variety of transferable skills Progress into higher education Advance in their chosen career Work towards nationally recognised qualifications For people of all ability levels, including your most able students

Do you know… Apprenticeships are available in over 1500 job roles across 280 skills and industries from engineering to veterinary nursing, accounting to digital media. Over 490,000 people started an Apprenticeship in 2014/15 (119,000 were year-olds) Up to 27,000 vacancies available at any one time

Level of Apprenticeships Different levels of Apprenticeship available Plus knowledge, competence, and employability skills Intermediate Apprenticeship Advanced Apprenticeship Higher Apprenticeship Level months Equivalent to 5 GCSEs A* - C Level months Equivalent to 2 A-levels Levels 4,5,6,7 24 months+ Up to Degree Bachelors & Masters level

00/00/2013 Search for Apprenticeship vacancies Visit GOV.UK and search for `Apprenticeships`

Contact information: National Helpdesk Tel: Useful links

Higher Apprenticeships “The Government’s ambition is for it to become the norm for young people to achieve their career goals by going into an Apprenticeship or to university to – in the case of some Higher Apprenticeships – doing both.”

A higher and degree apprenticeship is a way to earn while you learn in a real job, gaining a real qualification and a real future. Higher apprenticeships incorporate a work-based learning programme leading to a nationally recognised qualification at level 4 and above, with level 4 and 5 being equivalent to a Higher Education Certificate/Diploma or a Foundation Degree, level 6 equivalent to a Bachelor degree and level 7 equivalent to a Master’s degree. Degree apprenticeships are at level 6 and 7 and must include a Bachelors degree at level 6 and a Masters Degree at level 7 There are currently 75 higher and degree apprenticeships available (with more in development) More of these specialised and highly skilled apprenticeships are being offered each year. What is a higher & degree apprenticeship?

How are they Structured Higher and degree apprenticeships (like intermediate and advanced levels) – combine work and study may include a work-based, academic or combined qualification or include a professional qualification relevant to the industry includes study part-time at college, university or with training provider can take between one to four years to complete

Higher and degree apprenticeship frameworks in England

Higher and degree apprenticeship standards in England

Apprenticeship Reforms and Trailblazers Background and Overview of Reforms

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

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. Employer driven Ensuring rigorous training that will support economic growth Simple Complex frameworks to be replaced by standards of around one page written by employers.

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. What changes are we making to Apprenticeships?

Employers want successful apprentices to be fully competent in their chosen occupation. All new apprenticeships will have an end-point assessment - apprentice will be required to demonstrate competency across the whole standard. End-point assessment will be synoptic – assessing skills and knowledge in an integrated way – and will be graded. Trailblazers will develop Assessment Plans which will set out their approach to assessment, including the end-point assessment – what, how and who should assess. What does this mean for Apprenticeship assessment?

Trailblazers Guidance and detail about Funding Trial: guidance-for-trailblazers Published standards and Assessment Plans: list-of-occupations-available Additional standards in development: Where can I find out more? If an employer or you are interested in getting involved, you can

3 Million Apprenticeships Government fully committed to apprenticeship growth World class apprenticeships are essential to support our employers and to help our economy to prosper Employer-led apprenticeship reforms to improve the quality of apprenticeships Focus on increasing higher and degree apprenticeships

3 Million Apprenticeships From April 2016 employers will not be required to pay employer N I contributions for apprentices under age of 25 on earnings up to the upper earnings limit Procurement - all relevant bids for government contracts £10 million plus and lasting more than 12 months- commitment to apprenticeships Legislation will provide protection for the term ‘apprenticeship’ An apprenticeship employer levy will be introduced by 2017

Apprenticeship Study Workbook

To increase awareness amongst year olds of the opportunities available to them through Apprenticeships To promote the breadth, and range of jobs available Progressions routes to advanced and degree level jobs Enabling informed choices 20 hours of self study Teacher-led input minimal at 5 hours Promotes independent learning

Apprenticeship Study Workbook

Independent learning skills Research skills Collaborative learning skills Presentation skills Personal reflective skills Employability skills Career development skills Apprenticeship Study Workbook The benefits

The workbook is Free…… Can be completed in 20 hours, and can fit into the Study Programme hours for students as non-accredited learning Can be used as part of the curriculum to attract funding through the Education Funding Agency. Apprenticeship Study Workbook The benefits

Target 16-18’s as alternative to University study 50% of this group select employment as an alternative to Higher Education. Making Apprenticeships the priority route Workbooks supports Apprenticeships and other work with training options Also supports those who are undecided Apprenticeship Study Workbook The Target Group

Apprenticeship Study Workbook What Next? It’s very simple. The free workbook can be downloaded from the website enticeships-teachers-handbook-and-study-material Copies available today

Schools Apprenticeship Portal Get in Go Far apprenticeship campaign site Free Apprenticeship webinars throughout 2016 Find out the very latest about apprenticeships Free resources to download and use e.g How to find the best jobs A degree without debt Latest news near you How to support your students And much more……….

Traineeships – The Programme

What is a Traineeship? An Education and Training programme to engage young people aged between to prepare them for work by:- Providing work preparation training Providing support with literacy and maths Giving meaningful work experience Providing Support with job search and/or progression into further learning

What is a Traineeship? Traineeships are designed for young people who: Are years old and are not “apprenticeship ready” And, after help on the traineeship programme, could be able to secure an Apprenticeship or other work with training within six months of starting the traineeship. For year olds, employers have the flexibility to work with this group who have a full Level 2 qualification or below, but not a full Level 3, and give support to undertake high quality work experience in preparation for employment. For year olds, the programme is available only for those who have not yet achieved their first full Level 2 qualification.

Who are they for? Need intensive Support (long way from Job Market ) Apprenticeship/ Job Ready Need Support but; “work ready” in 6 months Initial Assessment is Key

Benefits to Trainees Be in a better position to compete for an Apprenticeship or other job. The opportunity to build a CV and get vital experience with local and national employers. Improving English and maths skills and boost chances of getting a job, as well as improving long term prospects Employers are at the centre of Traineeships to ensure they give the skills needed to secure a job and succeed in employment. At the end of the work experience placement the Trainee will have priority for any interview with the company if a role becomes available, but receive a reference and an exit interview as a minimum.

Any Questions? Contact Details: Carolyn Savage Richard

Elizabeth Moffatt HR Advisor 5 th Year Business Apprentice

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Nestle - nutrition, health and wellness company National Grid – Electricity and Gas company Airbus – Aircraft Manufacturer MBDA - Missile Developers KMF – Sheet Metal Fabrication Caunton Engineering – Structural Steelworkers BAE Systems -British defence, security and aerospace DAF Trucks – Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer Ford – Motor Manufacturer Rolls Royce – Motor Manufacturer

1,336 Apprentices Took the Survey 98% Were happy they chose an apprenticeship 45% said careers advice was very poor or didn’t receive any 74% believe their parents and friends apprenticeship has positively changed 79% chose an apprenticeship for the career prospects