1. Degree Apprenticeships
A Rough Guide for School and Colleges
Jenny Hann, Assistant Director Higher Education; Curriculum and Quality

2. The Knowledge Qualification
What is a degree apprenticeship?
The Apprenticeship Training
20% ‘off the job’
80% ‘on the job’ training
Subsidiary activity which may or may not have a qualification attached
The Knowledge Qualification
BSc/BA (Hons) degree
Subsidiary activity which may or may not have a qualification attached

3. Benefits
Combining academic study with paid related work and experience
No cost to the apprentice – no fees, no loan to repay
Sponsorship from a motivated, engaged employer
A foot in the door

4. How to apply?
On the government apprenticeship web site where all apprenticeships are advertised.
Minimum criteria for will be specified for each qualification – BTEC or A level qualification
GCSE English and maths at minimum A - C grade - (grade 9 – 4)
The application will then go directly to the College where the apprenticeship is managed and delivered.
Shortlisting will occur and if selected candidates are interviewed by the employer
If you successful in securing a post with the employer this automatically accepts you onto the degree apprenticeship.

5. What degree apprenticeships are available?
This is industry led provision - skills gaps
Since April this year apprenticeships have been funded differently
Levy paying - pay roll over £3million
Non levy paying - every other firm
What is UCW providing?

6. Current degree Apprenticeships
Standards
BSc (Hons) Digital Technology Solutions
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronics Engineering
Higher Apprenticeship Framework
HNC/D Engineering – with various pathways
HNC/D Construction and the Build Environment
FdSc Health and Social Care Practice
FdSc Integrated mental Health and Social Care
Plans for future programmes including
cyber security, management

7. Commitment Higher Apprenticeship usually 2 years
Degree apprenticeship 4 or 5 years

8. Helpful links Get in Go Far
The central resource of information about apprenticeships
Higher and Degree Apprenticeship Listing (google search this)
This lists all Higher and Degree Apprenticeships currently available nationally

9. Questions?

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