Delivering FET Programmes in Schools / Colleges

1. Delivering FET Programmes in Schools / Colleges Ann Marie Lacey- Director, Cavan Institute Gerry McKenny – Deputy Director, Cavan Institute David McDonnell – Drogheda Institute of Further Education

2. FET – Transitioning to the next level • What next? - big question • The Leaving Certificate Student – Seeking to define their adult life • Will it be • University? • Desire to learn new skills? • No idea where to start? • Recent research – Students who follow a FE route do just as well as students going direct to third level. • PLC review – numbers going to third level

3. What is FET? • “FET provides education and training and related supports to assist individuals to gain qualifications at Levels 1-6 on the NFQ or equivalent, to attain and refresh economically-valuable skills to access and sustain all types of employment, tackling skills shortages and boosting the future growth and competitiveness of the Irish economy.” • Further Education and Training Strategy 2014 – 2019

4. Further Education and Training Colleges Accept applications from… • Leaving Certificate • Mature Students • Returning Graduates • Unemployed • Early School Leavers • National Training Schemes

6. Certification General Awards • QQI • Edexcel/BTEC • City and Guilds Industry-Specific/Trades Awards • Comité International d’Esthetique et de Cosmetologie (CIDESCO) • Confederation of International Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology (CIBTAC) • Department of Education & Skills “Junior and Senior Trades” • International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) • International Academy of Travel (IAOT) • Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland (IATI) • Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland (CPA) • Microsoft • Cisco

7. Terminology Explained • PLC • Traineeships • Apprenticeships

8. National Framework of Qualifications

9. PLC (Post Leaving Certificate) Courses

10. Post Leaving Cert (PLC) courses • Levels 5 and 6 • QQI Awards + industry certification where relevant • Progression to Higher Education • Progression to Employment • 1 Academic Year • Delivered by PLC Colleges and some dual-provision in schools • Tutors must be Teaching Council recognised • 30,000 places nationwide, varies by county

11. Examples of PLC Range of Disciplines • Accountancy • Beauty and Holistic Therapies • Built Environment • Business and Insurance • Childcare • Computing (incl. Multimedia) • Design (incl. Furniture Design) • Engineering • Green Energy/Renewables • Hairdressing • Hotel & Catering • Pre-University Law • Motor Vehicle Maintenance • Music & Sound • Nursing & Allied Healthcare • Science • Security Studies • Social Care & Social Studies • Sport & Fitness • Tourism & Culture • Veterinary Studies

12. PLC Courses • Apply directly to individual PLC College / Centre • Some Colleges may Interview • Points awarded for QQI Level 5 courses • Direct Entry to Year 2 of Degree Programs from Level 6 • Increases positioning in School League Tables as last School attended is counted

13. Student Profile - Niall McDermott • Course Completed: • QQI Level 6 – Sports Development & • Coaching • Progression: • Progressed to the Bachelor of Science in Physical Education at the University of Limerick

14. Brian Sheanon • Course Completed: • QQI Level 5 – Science and Laboratory • Techniques • Progression: • Brian gained work experience while in • Cavan Institute in the radiography • department of Cavan General Hospital • Completed a BSc in Radiography at Kinston University, London

15. Danielle Caldwell • Course Completed: • Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Studies • (2 years) • Progression: • Danielle progressed to the University of • Salford, Manchester to complete the BSc • (Hons) Physiotherapy programme

16. Ciara Finnegan • Course Completed: • QQI Level 5 – Science and Laboratory Techniques • Progression: • Ciara used her QQI Level 5 award at Cavan • Institute to gain entry onto the 1st Year of the • BSc in Sport Science and Health in DCU. • She commenced the programme in September 2018

17. Erica Joyce • Course Completed: • QQI Level 5 – Sports Coaching & Leisure Management • QQI Level 6 – Sports Development with Personal Training (Year 2) • Progression: • Erica is currently in year 3 of the Level 8 Degree programme in Sports Studies and Physical Education in UCC.

18. What is a Traineeship? • Needs-based • Industry as partner with ETB • Significant work-based learning in host company • Duration 6–20 months • Accreditation at levels 4, 5 and 6 on the NFQ • Identified career pathways

19. Traineeships • Developed and Delivered by ETB’s working in partnership with industry and employers • Employers provide a minimum of 30% of the programme as work-based learning. • Where a new traineeship is being developed, employer representatives are asked to contribute to the design and content of the programme, to ensure that it meets the skills needs identified and is in a format that facilitates participation and success. • Currently, there are over 50 traineeship programmes available around the country. New traineeships are developed on an ongoing basis across a range of industries and sectors in response to identified skill needs.

20. Running a Traineeship in a PLC College • Direct Provision Vs Contract Delivery • Call for Proposals • Occupational Skills Profiling (OSP) • Decide on Programme based on OSP • Facilities • Staffing

21. Drogheda Institute

22. Culinary Arts Traineeship Level 4 Partnership Model

23. Employer Engagement • Regional Skills North East • Irish Hotels Federation • Irish Restaurant Association • Boyne Valley Food Series • Foodeducators.ie • Drogheda Chamber of Commerce

24. Traineeship in action • Over 50 Traineeships nationwide • NVQ Levels 4-6 • 6 to 20 months in duration • On the job Training • Content developed in consultation with employers • Pipeline of talent for employers

25. Gallery and Testimonial Before starting this traineeship I was at a crossroads. This course and the work experience involved has transformed my life and provided me with a clear pathway to my future!

26. What is an Apprenticeship? • Based on a relationship/contract between an employer and an ‘apprentice’ • A programme of structured education and training, which combines learning in the workplace with learning in an education or training centre • Combination of practical skills on-the-job with an employer and off-the-job training in College

28. Pre – 2016 Apprenticeships • Traditional craft apprenticeships, e.g. • Motor Mechanic, HGV Mechanic • Electrician, Carpentry/Joinery, Plumber, Plasterer, Painter, • Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal Working etc. • Path to skilled occupations in a range of industries and sectors, such as construction, engineering, motor and electrical • Four year duration • Seven phases, on and off the job • Continuous intake

29. Pre – 2016 Apprenticeship Structure Off-the-job On-the-Job Phase 2 = 22 weeks Phase 4 = 11 weeks Phase 6 = 11 weeks • Phase 1 up to 12 weeks • Phase 3 = 26 weeks • Phase 5 = 26 weeks • Phase 7 = 12 weeks • Full programme = 4 years

30. New Apprenticeships (Post 2016) • Examples: • Commis Chef-QQI Level 6 - ETB • Industrial Electrical Engineer-QQI Level 7 – ETB • Original Equipment Manufacturing – OEM - ETB • Craft Butcher - ETB • Accounting Technician-QQI level 6 • ICT Associate Professional Tech-QQI Level 6 • International Financial Services Associate-QQI Level 6 • International Financial Services Specialist-QQI Level 8 • Insurance Practitioner-QQI Level 8

31. Structure of New Apprenticeships • Delivery Model will vary and may include the following: • 2 to 4 years duration • 3 or 4 days per week on the job with the employer • 1 or 2 days per week at college • QQI Levels 5 to 10 • The employer pays the apprentice for the full week • Industry led • Professional qualification and real work skills recognised by Professional Associations and Industry • Progression pathways within each Industry

32. Running an Apprenticeship in a PLC College • Lead Provider ETB / Industry • Programme Validation • Facilities • Authorised Officer - ETB • Staffing

33. How to Access an Apprenticeship (as a prospective student) • Research the types of Apprenticeships www.apprenticeship.ie • Talk to their local Apprenticeship Team in ETB nearest ETB • Search for opportunities using job search engines and local advertisements • Contact industry lead on new apprenticeships – may be managing recruitment

35. Benefits of FET Option • Smooth transition from Second level – structured setting, support, guidance, nurturing • Pastoral Support • Close monitoring of attendance, progress, • Time management, communications, development of academic skills • Guidance • Academic Calendar/Assessment Schedule • Close link with the world of work

36. Thank you – Any Questions?