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Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships. Paul Champion Head of Business Solutions Exeter College. Introduction. History of apprenticeships in the UK Training Delivery Training Options Employer component The Government’s perspective The National Apprenticeship Service The challenges going forward.

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Apprenticeships

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  1. Apprenticeships Paul Champion Head of Business Solutions Exeter College

  2. Introduction • History of apprenticeships in the UK • Training Delivery • Training Options • Employer component • The Government’s perspective • The National Apprenticeship Service • The challenges going forward

  3. History of Apprenticeships • They have been available since the Guilds of the Middle Ages and started to be regulated in 1563 • By 1802 legislation restricted working hours to twelve hours a day • By 1960 there were 240,000 apprentices

  4. History of Apprenticeships • The number of learners fell to 53,000 by 1990 with no public funding • In 2004 the apprenticeship family was rebadged to give what we have today • Since 2001 achievement has risen from 24% to 73% with over 180,000 learners on programme

  5. Work based training Consists of three parts: Technical Certificate NVQ Key Skills Range of entry routes onto the programme. Excellent career prospects with opportunities to progress The Framework

  6. The Technical Certificate A structured programme of further education leading to a recognised qualification. Delivered by day release at Exeter College, over 2 years for Apprenticeships or 3 years for Advanced Apprenticeships. • Provides the theory to support practical skills development.

  7. Key Skills These qualifications form part of apprenticeships and can be in the following areas: • Communication • Information Technology • Application of Number • PLTS, ERR

  8. NVQ – Assessed at Work • Evidence collected directly at work and builds portfolio. • Visited by a college assessor to observe learner competencies. • Gradually build a portfolio of evidence

  9. What must the employer offer? • Full time contract of employment • Support and train the learner • Safe workplace • Minimum apprenticeship wage of £100 per week • Contribute towards the training for learners over 19

  10. What areas are on offer at the College? • Automotive • Construction • Business and IT • Hairdressing • Hospitality • Creative Industries

  11. The Government’s Perspective • Key area of growth for the coalition • Expansion of delivery options • New SASE guidance • A number of incentive schemes for employers in the past • National Apprenticeship Service

  12. What does it look like? For Candidates

  13. The challenges going forward • Competitive market • Engaging more employers • Pathways into HE • Professional occupational areas adopt the apprenticeship model

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