1. Next Steps…. Helen McCormack Faculty of Engineering & Technology Helen McCormack Faculty of Engineering & Technology

2. But first, a step back Degree apprenticeship: Earn + learn + qualify Employed and being paid a wage on Day 1 Wages must be paid by the employer (minimum by law) No student loan and incurs no costs* * Exceptions: Professional membership and subs; Cost of trips to education/sector-related events not included in the Standard

3. But first, a step back Supports individuals’ progress to higher levels of learning Degree Apprentice either Carrying out new job role; or In an existing job role but requires significant new knowledge and skills. Degree Apprenticeship = most appropriate learning programme

4. But first, a step back ‘Co-payment’ of externally-delivered training Core Government Contribution (CGC) Govt (£2) + employer (£1) to max. CGC of £18K Plus incentive payments for: 16-18 year old apprentice (£5,400) Employer as SME (£2,700) Successful completion (£2,700) All monies routed through Lead Provider

5. But first, a step back The co-payment funding for apprenticeship standards is intended to support the direct costs of delivering learning and assessment. Employers are therefore responsible for funding the following: Payment of apprentices’ wages. Company induction. Personal protective clothing and safety equipment required for apprentices to carry out their day-to- day work. Educational trips or trips to professional events not specified in the apprenticeship standard or assessment plan. Re-sits for qualifications or assessment required by the apprenticeship standard where no extra learning takes place before the re-sit. Employer’s own administration costs for supporting the apprenticeship. Time spent by managers supporting apprentices, mentoring or the time of other staff arranging training support. Specific services not related to the delivery and administration of the apprenticeship; this includes bespoke or additional training or assessment which is not a requirement of the standard. Where, for convenience, employers or providers wish the apprentice to live nearby whilst learning – for example, accommodation at a hotel.

6. Essential reading Trailblazer apprenticeship funding: Requirements for employers, version 2 (Mar 2015) (19pp) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/trailblazer-apprenticeship- funding-requirements-for-employers Funding rules for trailblazer apprenticeship standards, version 2 (Mar 2015) (68pp) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sfa-funding-rules-2014-to- 2015 7th publication in this list of 8.

7. Next steps…. Construction degree apprenticeships Sep 15 pilot Written agreements between: Employer + apprentice Employer + LJMU (common sense; what; how much; how long; disputes resolution processes) BUT….nothing is binding until LJMU registers a degree apprentice with the SFA…

8. …so time to explore and consider Interest in principle in the Sep 15 pilot? Meet with Andy Ross ASAP LJMU will apply for an allocation for your degree apprentice(s) from the SFA, but can be cancelled Interested but need more time? Lodge email with Helen McCormack to be kept in the loop on developments

9. Thank you for your interest Andy Ross School of the Built Environment A.D.Ross@ljmu.ac.uk T: 0151 231 2840 Helen McCormack Faculty of Engineering & Technology h.mccormack@ljmu.ac.uk T: 0151 231 2482