2. New Apprenticeships

3. Standards Based Apprenticeship Legislative Parameters  The Industrial Training Act, 1967  Apprenticeship Rules SI 168, 1997  Further Education and Training Act, 2013 Governance  National Apprenticeship Advisory Council Non Legislative Guide  Apprenticeship Code of Practice

4. Family of Trades Craft Apprenticeships Construction Sector 9 Apprenticeships Brick & Stonelaying Carpentry and Joinery Floor & Wall Tiling Painting & Decorating Pipefitting Plastering Plumbing Stonecutting and Stonemasonry Wood Manufacturing and Finishing Electrical Sector 6 Apprenticeships Electrical Electrical Instrumentation Instrumentation Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Aircraft Mechanics Electronic Security Systems

5. Family of Trades Craft Apprenticeships Motor Sector 5 Apprenticeships Agricultural Mechanics Construction Plant Fitting Heavy Vehicle Mechanics Motor Mechanics Vehicle Body Repairs Engineering Sector 6 Apprenticeships Mechanical, Automation and Maintenance Fitting Metal Fabrication Sheet Metalwork Toolmaking Industrial Insulation Farriery Printing Sector Print Media

6. 10-11 Weeks Up to 20 Weeks Minimum 3 months Minimum 6 months Phase 7Phase 6Phase 5Phase 4Phase 3Phase 2Phase 1 Minimum 3 months Apprenticeship Structure On–the–job with Employer Off-the-job with Training Centre / Educational College

7. The National Framework of Qualifications – Award Types and Awarding Bodies The qualification award for a Craftsperson is the Level 6 Advanced Certificate – Craft

8. Introduction Review of Apprenticeship Implementation Plan Establishment of Council Proposal Process Evaluation Process Apprenticeship Review

9. Review of Apprenticeship Conducted by an Independent Review Group Chaired by Kevin Duffy Assisted by Technical Group Extensive Consultation Process Report published in January 2014, with Ministerial endorsement Apprenticeship Review

10. Principal Recommendations – Key Characteristics Dual Training – At least 50% on the job Level 5 and upwards on NFQ Minimum 2 Years – Substantial in Depth Approved Contract of Employment Apprenticeship Review

11. Principal Recommendations – Governance Establish an enterprise-led Apprenticeship Council as the key advisory body on apprenticeship Hosted by SOLAS but with close co-operation with HEA Greater distribution of curriculum development and awarding arrangements Apprenticeship Review

12. Principal Recommendations Existing Apprenticeships Curricula for all current trades should be reviewed Separate awards to be developed for each and placed individually on NFQ Learning outcomes and award placement to drive decisions on entry levels and duration Apprenticeship Review

13. Principal Recommendations – Expansion Significant scope for expansion of apprenticeship All new apprenticeships to be enterprise-led Apprenticeship Council to co-ordinate a call for proposals from consortia of employers and providers for development of new apprenticeships Sustainability test Apprenticeship Review

14. Principal Recommendations – Recruitment and Progression Recruitment to continue to be led by approved employers, but with greater capacity planning Clear occupational and academic progression routes Progression routes to include RPL mechanisms and exemptions Apprenticeship Review

15. Principal Recommendations – Payment Employers to pay apprentices both on and off the job, to the maximum extent feasible, with wage setting being a matter for individual employers No reduction in earnings off the job Apprenticeship Review

16. Principal Recommendations – Promotion Sense that apprenticeship has an ‘image problem’ Possible sub-brands in certain sectors that remain part of the overall apprenticeship umbrella and legal framework Develop a branding and promotion campaign to detail the benefits of apprenticeship and the opportunities arising Apprenticeship Review

17. Apprenticeship Implementation Plan Implementation Plan published on 30 June Appoint Apprenticeship Council to develop call for proposals from employers and providers Sets out comprehensive implementation arrangements in three phases to renew existing apprenticeships and develop new ones Apprenticeship Review

18. Apprenticeship Implementation Plan Phase One Q3 2014 – Q2 2015 Complete review of existing trades under existing governance arrangements Apprenticeship Council to issue call for proposals for the development of new apprenticeships Evaluated, including a sustainability test Report to Minister Apprenticeship Review

19. Apprenticeship Implementation Plan Phase Two – Q3 2015 Onwards Develop successful proposals into apprenticeships Develop curriculum and awarding arrangements Identification of progression pathways Determination of the apprenticeship contract Examination of legislative implications Apprenticeship Review

20. Apprenticeship Implementation Plan Phase Three – Q1 2016 Onwards Bring together governance of existing and new apprenticeships Stable basis for implementing other key recommendations (promotion strategy, RPL, master craftsman, forecasting capability, pre- apprenticeship programmes, etc) Apprenticeship Review

21. Establishment of Council Apprenticeship Council established on the 18 November 2014 Chaired by Pat O’Doherty, CEO of ESB Networks Membership includes business community, trade unions, state agencies, education and training providers Apprenticeship Review

22. Call for Proposals Issued in January 2015 Consortia of enterprise and education and training partners Key details (including the proposal form) were available at www.apprenticeshipcouncil.iewww.apprenticeshipcouncil.ie Deadline for receipt of proposals through the website was 31 March Apprenticeship Review

23. Call for proposals - Evaluation Process Panel - DES, SOLAS, HEA Independent Process Auditor Apprenticeship Review

24. Evaluation Criteria Each criterion allocated 20 marks out of 100 Sustainable skills demand Learner focus Practical commitment to roll-out Readiness to enter development phase Cost effectiveness/VFM Apprenticeship Review

25. Proposals will be grouped into 3 categories At an advanced stage – green light for development funding - roll out Q4 2015/Q1 2016 Not as advanced but with merit – green light for development funding – roll out Q3-4 2016 Further work needed before proceeding to development stage Apprenticeship Review

26. The following items will also be considered: Range of awards at different NFQ levels Geographical spread Duration Meetings may be arranged with those submitting proposals Apprenticeship Review

27. Overview of Submissions Received 90 separate submissions 51% Public Providers Led – 86% IOT; 14% ETB 44% Employer Led 5% Private Providers Led Apprenticeship Review

28. Overview of Submissions Received 11 Clusters Manufacturing and Engineering27 Build Environment14 Tourism and Sport11 Arts Craft Media 9 Financial Services 8 Information Technology 6 Transport Distribution & Logistics 5 Business Administration & Mgt 4 Agriculture Horticulture & Marine 3 Natural Resources 2 Sales and Marketing 1 Apprenticeship Review

29. Overview of Submissions Received 37% 2 year duration 24% 3 year duration 36% 4 year duration 3% < 2 year duration 14% 5 year duration (progression HL6/L7) 2% 6 year duration (progression HL6/L8) Apprenticeship Review

30. Overview of Submissions Received 7% Level 5 29% Advanced Certificate Level 6 33% Higher Certificate Level 6 18% Level 7 6% Level 8 7% Level 9 Apprenticeship Review

31. Thank You Apprenticeship Review