Workshop: Dissemination of Progression Toolbox to Training

Providers

This document has been produced as the introduction to the SWTPN Progression Workshop programme and is solely for the benefit of the named programme. NOT FOR PUBLICATION.

Objectives

Delegates will have the opportunity to:

1.Improve their understanding of the issues around progression

2.Gain access to the support material available in the Progression Toolbox

 Delegates will benefit from shared best practice, peer to peer knowledge transfer and a toolkit to support their strategic development.

Agenda

09.30 Registration and coffee

10.00 Welcome, domestics and introductions

10.05 Overview and the rationale behind the toolbox

10.15 Practical Knowledge

10.45 The Tools

11.10 Break

11.20Tools for Internal Staff

11.30 Tools for Learners

11.45 Tools for Employers

12.05 Plenary and close

Background Knowledge

Context

There are new apprenticeship progression targets for Training Providers.

There is a rising calibre of candidate

A minimum time on programme has been set for framework completion

There are pressures and changes around the contributions of emploeyrs and apprentices

Activity – 10 minutes

Every delegate will answer the attached quiz

Plenary session - 20 minutes

Will be centred around the marking of the answers

Quiz

Question 1

What is the current percentage of overall apprentices in the South West

i. Undertaking Intermediate programmes

ii. Undertaking Advanced and Higher level programmes

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Question 2

What is the National Apprenticeship Service’s target for the ratio between Intermediate and Advanced/Higher level starts?

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Question 3

On our most recent data what is the current percentage of level 3 starts which are progressions from level 2 and what percentage are new starts.

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Question 4

For the first two quarters of 2011/12 in the Southern region do level 3 enrolments exceed those for level 2 in either the 19 –25 years old category or at 25+?

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Question 5

What percentage of overall apprenticeship starts in the first two quarters of this contract year are over 24’s undertaking level 3 or above programmes?

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Question 6

If the apprentice is starting the programme above what age should the employer be asked for a contribution for the costs of the apprenticeship?

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Question 7

From August 1st 2012 what is the minimum time it should take a typical apprentice to complete an apprenticeship programme?

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Question 8

When does the Student Loan System commence for those over 24 years of age who are undertaking level 3 or above programmes?

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Question 9

Name four Higher Level Apprenticeships currently funded and operating.

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Question 10

There is one Level 5 Higher Level apprenticeship Framework currently operating. Name it.

Progression

Initial Engagement

Possible Routes

5 GCES’s

2 ’A’ Levels

Diploma

Foundation Learning

NVQ’s

Work Experience

PTLS

Higher Education Honours Degree

Information, advice and guidance

The Toolbox Focus

It covers four main areas

1. The knowledge and understanding of the Training Provider’s own staff

2. The knowledge and support needed by the learner who is thinking about progressing

3. The understanding, awareness and requirements of the employer who may be considering supporting learner’s progression.

4. The current context e.g. student loans for the over 24’s

What Materials do we have to help? For Training Providers

The Self Assessment Tool

• An internal company tool for use to see if progression opportunities are being maximised

• Linked to an action planning section to move any issues forward

What Materials do we have to help? For Training Providers

Power Point for Staff

Covers

•Financial rewards

•Career Opportunities

•Analysis of learners motives for progressing

•Analysis of benefits of progressing

•Analysis of benefits of training

What materials do we have to help?For Learners.

•Two short videos from those who have progressed

•A series of Case Studies of learners from a range of sectors who have progressed

•A Frequently Asked Questions pamphlet

•An update on how to apply for a student loan for those over 24 years

What materials do we have to help?For Employers

•Three short videos of employers highlighting the benefits of progressing learners

•A range of Case Studies of employers who have supported staff in progression

•A range of Skills Maps buy sector clarifying the links between levels of training and the skills required for specific jobs

Additional Contents

Materials on

1. How to develop a progression culture

2. Government reports on progression

3. South West studies on progression

4. South West work on wbl progression to H.E.

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