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Explore the evolution of apprenticeships, from craft roles to higher education equivalence levels. Discover how Higher Apprenticeships respond to employers' needs, support growth, and enhance social mobility. Gain insights into participation trends and framework availability.
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Higher Apprenticeships Definition • Renaissance in Apprenticeship Training: • 500,000 Apprenticeship starts in 2010/11 AY • Largely confined to craft and technician level job roles at Levels 2 and 3 • Participation: • 3,500 Higher Apprenticeship starts in 2010/11 AY • Equivalent to Degree levels at: • Level 4 = Higher Education Certificate • Level 5 = Foundation Degree level • Level 6 = Bachelor’s degree level • Level 7 = Master’s degree level • Higher Apprenticeships respond to employers’ higher level skills needs: • Support business growth • Meet individuals’ career aspirations • Enhance opportunities for social mobility National Apprenticeship Service
Higher Apprenticeships Participation • Participation dominated by Level 4 Accounting • Growth previously limited by the availability of frameworks • 11 frameworks available January 2012 • 26 frameworks available on Apprenticeship Frameworks December 2012 • 17 more frameworks in known development during 2013 National Apprenticeship Service
PhD Masters Degree Honours Degree HND, Foundation Degree Competitive Need HNC A Level, National Diploma GCSE Higher Apprenticeship (BEng) 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (Chartered Engineer) (Incorporated Engineer) Higher Apprenticeship 4,5 & 6 Advanced Apprenticeship (Eng Tech) Intermediate Apprenticeship
Higher Apprenticeships • Principles of Higher Apprenticeships: • Underpin individuals aspirations and ability to progress into senior level job roles • Enhance social mobility • Support the development of an employer driven Higher Apprenticeship culture • Driven by employer and sector needs • Develop the knowledge and occupational competencies to perform a specific job role, by combining learning with work National Apprenticeship Service