Higher and degree apprenticeship developments, collaboration and best practice Brian Duffy Faculty Director January 2018
Summary Consideration of how colleges and universities can work together to deliver success alongside excellence in employer engagement, the role of mentors, key challenges and ingredients for delivery, diversity and sustainability.
Degree Apprenticeships The higher level apprenticeship covers career pathways that include: Architectural Technology: Building Services Engineering: Building Surveying: Civil Engineering: CAD: Contracts Management: Estimating: Health and Safety Management: Planning: Project Management: Quantity Surveying: Site Management: Site Engineering: Structural Engineering: Sustainable Construction Allows multi-disciplinary projects as part of the course
Keep employers & stakeholders informed
Varying apprenticeship programmes to meet employer demands
Clear progression pathways
Higher Apprenticeship Level 5 Sustainable Built Environment Proposed Framework Competency qualification Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Construction Management (Sustainability) Knowledge qualification options HND Diploma CBE HND Diploma CBE (Civil Engineering) HND Diploma CBE (Building Services Engineering)
Range of standards (not yet approved Jan 2018) Excellent work led by Balfour Beatty Tony Ellender Level 4 (Funding Cap 9, 000) Building Services Engineering Technician Construction Design and Build Technician Construction Site Engineering Technician Construction Site Supervisor Construction Surveying Technician Level 6 (Funding Cap 18, 000) Building Services Engineering Site Manager Construction Design Manager Civil Engineering Site Manager Construction Quantity Surveyor Construction Site Manager Linked to job roles not academic levels (eg Assistant Engineer to Site/Section Engineer) EPA must be undertaken by a professional body (cannot be named) Standards approved some time ago Assessment Plans are Approved with Revisions (revisions under review)
Changing Apprenticeships On and off-the-job training Mandatory qualifications SASE Frameworks Initial Assessment Maths and English PLTS/ERR Completion and Certification Occupational Competence Trailblazer Standards On and off-the-job training Qualifications are not mandatory Initial Assessment Maths and English Completion and Certification Gateway Formative Assessment of Behaviours End Point Assessment Occupational Competence (EngTech)
Strategic Planning Ensuring RoATP Delivering apprenticeships and institutional readiness Memorandum of understanding Timeliness of validations Business engagement Programme development
Challenges 7 sector standards in the plan Knowledge of standards approved? Validations to include apprentices / employers / professional institutions Employer mentors Collaborative team approaches Mapping and benchmarking consistency Resource Management Workplace skills and behaviours
Meeting the Mentors areas covered Introductions Introduction to the higher apprenticeships Who is involved in the higher apprenticeship? Your role as a mentor The skills standard portfolio Evidence Assessment approach Onefile e-portfolio Review of plans to date & previous engagement Questions on the Standard / Forging partnerships Please ask questions at any time.
The Role of the Mentor Mentor to ensure appropriate work experience is offered to the apprentice through liaison with line managers Ensure progress (both academic and work-based) is maintained through regular reviews and appraisals with the apprentice Review the skills portfolio, help identify gaps (as soon as possible) and suggest potential evidence Help the apprentice to maintain good records of their experience Encourage membership of professional bodies e.g. CIHT, TPS, ICE Stretching the apprentice, suggesting further research & CPD activities e.g. involvement with professional bodies Continued support and encouragement
Gateway / End Point Assessment One of key changes in the apprenticeship reforms A skills portfolio is an assessment of an apprentice s practical capabilities in the workplace LCB planned knowledge qualifications HNC L4 ~ HND L5 Passing both of these elements is the gateway and this will enable the candidate to progress to the end point assessment Passing the end point assessment will show occupational competence
Varying apprenticeship programmes to meet employer demands
Showcase Award Winners
Promote facilities and resources
Links with industry beyond the lectures
Engagement with HS2 College
The Benefits are: - E-Portfolio OneFile Design individual learning plans Modify assessment plans Take charge of the review process Set and track smart targets for all learners Evidence can be up loaded directly and sent to the assessor to view. E-Mail messaging system acts as a reminder OneFile Nomad App The OneFile Nomad app allows you to access your assessment portfolio on the go. Now you can plan, assess and review offline.
Promoting opportunities in partnership with WISE
Elements of success 98% good or better for OTLAs Outstanding EQA Reports Apprenticeship Levy employer events Kirkstall Forge site visits and others Progressing Phase 2 Outstanding Governor communications Showcase our student excellence and employer links
Conclusion Develops Management Skills Mirrors Bloom s Taxonomy Individual and team working External Quality Assurance visits Employer mentors; levy and non-levy Regional and national partnerships Lottery win