1. Beyond Manufacturing-
New Opportunities for Apprenticeships in Career Pathways
Beth Asquith, Jackie Toyne,
& Chris Turgoose
Teachers and Advisers Conference
June 2018

2. Perceptions of apprentices are changing
Introduction to our apprentices
National Technician Development Centre
Degree Apprenticeship Landscape
Jobs available within Degree Apprenticeships
Recruitment & Application Process
The University of Sheffield Apprenticeship Programmes
Questions
Find out more
June 2018

3. Perceptions of apprentices are changing
Apprenticeships- what are they?
Combine practical training, in a job, with study
National standard can include professional accreditation
Apprentices
Have a job and work alongside experienced staff
Gain job specific skills
Can be new or existing staff/any age
Receive a salary
Get time for study related to their role
Take 1 – 6 years to complete depending on level
June 2018

4. Introduction to our apprentices
Nicholas Stewart -  IT, Software, Web and Telecommunications Professional
Connor Bradley - IT, Software, Web and Telecommunications Professional
Jessica Medcalf - Laboratory Technician - Life Science and Industrial Science
Eva Wild - Laboratory Technician - Life Science and Industrial Science
June 2018

5. Apprenticeships supporting HE Technician Careers
The role of the National Technician Development Centre
Recognition of the HE Technician as a career
Professional Registration
Importance of apprenticeships standard(s) within the career pathway
Website: Nationaltechnicianscentre.ac.uk

6. A Degree Apprenticeship Landscape
Offered by at least 80 universities and HE institutions- inc. Cambridge University
By 2017/18 more than 11,600 registered degree apprentices
Growth areas: chartered manager; digital and technology; engineering; and nursing
Universities currently supporting the development of apprenticeship standards in 43 industry areas- particularly public sector: Police Constable and Social Worker
June 2018

7. A Jobs available within Degree Apprenticeships Solicitor
Chartered Manager
Registered Nurse
Relationship Manager- Banking
Engineer- Manufacturing; Construction; Aerospace Software; Civil etc.
Social Worker
Teacher
Police Constable
33 available in total - refer to the Institute for Apprenticeships
June 2018

8. A Recruitment & Application Process Find an apprenticeship
UCAS apprenticeships
Not going to Uni
Recruitment via employers/colleges/ universities recruitment websites e.g.
No fixed deadline apprentices can start at any time of the year but employers will have recruitment deadlines
Register for alerts (e.g. follow on Twitter)
The Complete Guide to Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
June 2018

9. A The University of Sheffield Apprenticeship Programmes Current offer:
AMRC-TC- Degree Apprenticeships: Manufacturing Technology; Mechanical Manufacture; Maintenance Engineering
Postgraduate Engineer Apprenticeship
Nurse Associate Apprenticeship
In development:
Registered Nurse Apprenticeship
Social Worker
Senior Leader Master’s Degree Apprenticeship
June 2018

10. Thankyou and Questions
June 2018

11. Whatever your query, please contact:
Find out more
Institute for apprenticeships
Find an apprenticeship
UCAS apprenticeships
Not going to uni
Which? Guide to Higher and Degree apprenticeships
The Apprenticeship Guide
Prospects
Apprenticeships at the University of Sheffield
Whatever your query, please contact:
June 2018