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Hospitality Apprenticeships Strategies and Options
Geoff Booth, Assistant Principal Hospitality & CateringLouise Jordan – Head of Hospitality Workforce DevelopmentNicole Barber, Assistant Principal International Partnerships & EnterpriseDi Gowland, Vice Principal
Westminster Kingsway College
• Leading Further and Higher Education College
• Central London location – Heart of the West End
• 15.000 learners – over 2000 in Hospitality
• Wide range of Vocational Training Programmes
• Internationally recognised School of Hospitality and Culinary Arts
and Service
• A focus on Entrepreneurship
• Dedicated International unit
• Extensive Apprenticeship training titles
Apprenticeships
• Outstanding Industry and Employer Links
• Hilton; Savoy; Hyatt; Guoman Thistle; RAC
(and including small business entrepreneurs too)
• Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted March 2011 for teaching,
Success rate data; Enterprise and Employer collaboration and
use of ‘Live’ training environments – 3 Restaurants; Extensive
range of menus, Industry trained staff; career progression
• 119 16-18 year old apprenticeships
• 800 Adult Apprenticeships
• Apprenticeships at Level 2 and Level 3
The Apprenticeships Offer
Nationally recognised NVQ based qualification delivered within an
enhanced curriculum – wide range of additional learning and
enrichment activities
Comprehensive work based training with key employers
Technical certificates and Functional Skills
Exceptional pastoral On-course support as and when needed
Online learning materials also available at all times through the
Virtual learning Environment (VLE) – over 450 videos available via
the college intranet
Westminster Kingsway College Facilities and Resources
14 live kitchen environment for practical skills development38 full time Hospitality Tutors recruited from Industry552 years of Industry Experience!Online Virtual Learning Resources – engaging and Interactive - including range of Video skills, tests and knowledge assignmentsWide range of food and Beverage commodities used to develop real skills
102 years Hospitality training history at Vincent Square
Westminster Kingsway CollegeBenefits of Apprenticeship Collaboration
Course content tailored to Employer Partner requirements – up to date and contemporary
Bespoke training content and curriculum – exactly what the employer needs
Encourage peer support for each other within the programme – effective way of developing skills
Online learning reinforces practical training – learn at your preferred pace of learning
Proven to help Staff retention, punctuality reduces absenteeism; improves productivity
Builds continuity and succession planning – develops stronger teams
Westminster Kingsway CollegeAssessment and Support for Apprentices
Tutorials set and monitor targets & progress made
Progress between level 2 and level 3 possible
Online content helps learners access materials at work or in own time
Close collaboration between college and employer partner – at each Kitchen or Restaurant environment
Presentations a key feature to develop enterprise skills alongside technical skills – ‘Pitching for Business’
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 2 Professional Cookery OrNVQ Level 2 Food and Beverage ServiceOr Hospitality Service (generic)
Key Skills: Communication; ICT; Numeracy
Technical Certificate: Knowledge testing 12 – 18 Months*
*Depending upon experience
Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship
Level 2 Professional Cookery 58 Credits required
Food & Beverage 37 Credits required
Hospitality Service 37 Credits required
All pathways offer flexibility of choice
E.G. 3 Core units & 11 Cookery units needed for Professional Cookery or3 core units and 7 practical units for Food & Beverage
Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
NVQ Level 3 Food Professional CookeryOrNVQ Level 3 Patisserie & Confectionary Or NVQ Level 3 Supervisory Leadership &
Management
Key Skills: from Communication; ICT; Numeracy
Technical Certificate: knowledge testing9 – 18 Months*
*Depending upon experience
Apprenticeships
• Employed status• Earning & learning • 1 day per week/ month in college (depends on level)
• Additional learning support offered for individuals where needed.
• Regular reviews with employer re progress• College and workplace assessments • Enrichment activities: Trips, menu planning
competition, visit to suppliers/ markets etc
Apprenticeships
YR 08/09 YR 09/10 YR 10/110
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Hospitality Apprenticeship Success Rates
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Years
Succ
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in %
Apprenticeships
The Goring
International Partnerships
International Partnerships – our strategic rationale
Why partner with Westminster Kingsway College?
Vocational offer, models of delivery and examples of clients
Off and on-shore case studies
Our Strategic Focus
Students – raising skill levels to address national productivity,
economic prosperity and competitiveness mobility for studies and employment
Staff Professional development for our workforce (excellence in
the classroom starts with our teachers) Internationalising the home curriculum
Reputation and external forces Market position – known for global opportunities and
excellence European 2020 strategy requirement for EQF and ECVET
Why WKC
• State funded college of further and higher education• UK Border Agency - Highly Trusted Sponsor (visa licence)• Dedicated, International Unit with an experienced workforce• Experience of delivering off-shore/managing from a distance• Excellent links with UK universities – providing progression
routes• Outstanding links with employers – providing links for work-
placements• Customised, flexible programmes and delivery models – to meet
individual client’s needs• Curriculum specialists – qualified and experienced, excellent
results• Excellent track record of supporting our international partners to
meet their objectives and targets. • Quality Assurance embedded framework
Primary specialism:• Hospitality (Culinary Arts,
Hotel Management, Travel & Tourism)• VET Teacher Training and Assessor Academy• Creative Industries and Digital Media • English Language (ESOL)• Leadership and Management
(including Business & Finance)
Clients include:• National and local governments• Universities and colleges• Individual students• Employers
Bespoke Provision
Customised
• Dual certification/credits (includes mapping the curriculum and exchanging curricula – (1+1 & 2+1 models)
• Reciprocal student mobility (can include Internships and progression routes to studies overseas)
• In-country master classes (reciprocal)• On-line and distance learning programmes• Reciprocal staff mobility (including secondments)• Short study tours in London• Competitions• On-line staff and student relationships
How do we do it
Case studies include:
- VET Teacher Training – Korea, China, Hungary, Turkey Embedding English Language into VET classrooms Techniques for creating Student-Centred Learning
environments Developing customised learning materials Developing Assessment techniques
- HM Forces - Afghanistan (on-line distance learning)
- Prime Minister's Initiative in South Korea (NVQs)
- London Beijing World City Links project (Olympics)
- Global Culinary Arts Competition (staff and students)