Illustration by Nacho Rojo Sector Update Construction Building

Illustration by Nacho Rojo Sector Update: Construction, Building Services & Utilities Presenter: Gabriel Staples Sector Manager, Construction November 2017 Presentation Title Arial Bold 7 pt 1

Illustration by Lucy Vigrass Agenda 1 Aims of this Session 2 Qualification Development Update 3 Government & Regulatory Reform 4 Apprenticeships Focus

Poll Who do you represent? • Private Training Provider [ ] • FE College [ ] • Employer [ ] • Other [ ] 3

Poll Are you currently a Pearson customer? • Yes [ ] • No but looking to become one [ ] 4

Poll What type of Construction Provision do you Deliver? • Work Based Learning (Apprenticeships, NVQ) [ ] • Full Time Provision (e. g. BTEC) [ ] • Both of the above [ ] 5

Aims of the Session For Colleges and Private Training Providers delivering, or intending to deliver, Pearson qualifications in construction To update on changes to existing products and services in Construction and the launch of new products To inform our customers of external reform and to show Pearson’s approach and response Including. . NVQ, BTEC (Full and Part Time provision) SASE apprenticeships Reformed ‘trailblazer apprenticeships Entry/ Level 1 and pre-apprenticeship

Qualification Update

Qualification Updates 601/4293/5 – Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations & Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations Incremental Change 601/6181/4 – Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations & Civil Engineering Services – Roadbuilding 601/6179/6 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations & Civil Engineering Services – Highways Maintenance Current Projects 600/3259/5 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations 601/6183/8 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Cladding Occupations 601/4297/2 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi Trade Repair & Refurbishment Operations Due for completion Early 2018. . 601/6023/8 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations 601/6182/6 – Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Site Logistics Operations 600/9084/4 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations & Rigging 600/9375/4 - Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations & Rigging 600/9091/1 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations 601/6021/4 Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Demolition 601/6020/2 Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in specialist Concrete Operations

Qualification Updates BTEC L 1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment Revised unit approved by working group, note the inclusion of two new assessment criteria: Will include amended assessment guidance. New spec and assessment workbook to follow shortly (aiming for Dec 17)

Qualification Updates – Assessment Strategies New Consolidated Assessment Strategies for NVQ From August 2017: minor change to incorporate new requirements for Thermal Insulation – occupational competence of assessors From January 2018: A separate Plant Operations and Controlling Lifting Operations Assessment Strategy introduced; new requirements for workplace evidence & skills tests for experienced workers Plant / Lifting Centres should still use Dec 2016 version until 01/01/18 which contains Plant/ Lifting annexes Versions uploaded to our Construction qualifications site, but also available here: http: //www. citb. co. uk/qualifications-standards/qualification-framework

Qualification Updates For 2018. . - Extending all quals approaching review date - These extensions allow continued use in SASE apprenticeships -. . and inclusion in reformed frameworks, where they meet the standards - ‘Total Qualification Time’ being assigned to all quals from 2018 (Ofqual requirement) - Selected qualification withdrawals are planned by end of 2018, where demand is low

New qualifications - BTEC L 2 Technicals from 2018 To meet DFE Technical Certificate measures & graded P/M/D Designed with employers and industry bodies, for 16+ learners to enter specific construction employment/ apprenticeships Instil ‘work readiness’ behaviour & attitudes, develop technical skill Mapped to emerging Trailblazer Standards Aligned to Professional Body- approved 14 -19 CBE curriculum and underpinning knowledge & skill of NOS where applicable* *simulated performance not assessed in workplace

Level 2 Technicals – in detail Three qualifications for three trades: ‘Technical Diplomas’ in Carpentry, Brickwork, Painting & Decorating - ‘Investigating Approaches. . ’ – Develop knowledge & understanding of methodology, materials, quantities, interpreting specs, understanding health and safety requirements & professional behaviour - ‘Skills’ units (2) - e. g. Brickwork & Blockwork – develop the skills to plan, prepare, construct walls from brick & block, single leaf, cavity walls, - Experiencing the (Bricklaying) industry – explore employment opportunities and organisations, prepare for employment - Trade Skills (external)– e. g. Prepare a brickwork project from a given brief, apply brick & blockwork skills to produce the product and review quality of finished product External assessment is an extended practical task, completed over 11 hr. supervised period, set and marked by Pearson

Poll – Level 2 Technical Certificates Are you interested in Delivering Technical Certificates in 2018? • Yes [ ] • No [ ] • Maybe [ ] If you are considering delivery, how important is their inclusion on DFE Performance Measures to you? • Not at all important [ ] • Somewhat important [ ] • Essential [ ] 1

New Qualifications - Graded Level 1 • • 110, 180, 360 GLH sizes Graded Pass, Merit and Distinction Sample marked learner work Guide to delivering Core units Assignment checking service Introductory guide Learners demonstrate what they can do Personal Skills & construction-specific units http: //qualifications. pearson. com/en/qualifications/btec-entry-level-1 -and-level-1 -introductory/construction-l 1 introductory. coursematerials. html#filter. Query=category: Pearson-UK: Category%2 FSpecification-and-sample-assessments

Structure of qualifications Vocational Studies Award Certificate Diploma 110 GLH 180 GLH 360 GLH 1 personal skills unit A 2: Developing a Personal Progression Plan (30 GLH total) 2 personal skills units A 1: Being organised A 2: Developing a Personal Progression Plan (60 GLH total) 4 personal skills units A 1: Being organised A 2: Developing a Personal Progression Plan A 3 Working with Others A 4 Researching a Topic (120 GLH total) 2 sector units From 2 different sectors Internally assessed (80 GLH total) 3 sector units Internally assessed (120 GLH total) 6 sector units Internally assessed (240 GLH total) 16

New qualifications – BTEC National 2017 Why choose BTEC Nationals in Construction? ü Higher Education believes in BTEC Nationals In 2015, 1 in 4 students who got into UK universities did so with a BTEC (Source: UCAS Progression Pathways, January 2016) 4 out of 5 BTEC students go on to receive a First or Second class degree (Source: London Economics, 2013) ü The fastest growing routes to HE are with 16%), or a BTEC/A level mix (over 7%) a BTEC (over (Source: UCAS) ü Employers believe in BTEC Nationals 90% of BTEC students are employed full time after graduating (Source: London Economics, 2013) 18

BTEC Nationals 2017 Routes for Construction & Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering Supported by relevant professional bodies and included in apprenticeships Approved on DFE ‘Technical Level’ Performance Measures to prepare learners for specific technician roles Re-introduction of external assessment ‘Principles’ unit - maths and science written exam, ‘Design’ & ‘Tendering & Estimating’ (set tasks) New updated content to reflect current work practice and knowledge: Building Information Modelling, Design, Surveying, Civil Engineering for infrastructure, Quantity Surveying, Quality Control and understanding employer Commercial and Contractual requirements

New qualifications – Higher Nationals Updated content, to meet current technician & management knowledge and practice Approved by employers & professional bodies Provide a nationally-standardised framework for degree progression and degree apprenticeship entry (years 1 & 2) Pathways at level 4 Construction Civil Engineering Building Services Engineering Surveying Pathways at level 5 Construction - Management Construction - Architectural Technology Civil Engineering Building Services Engineering - Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning Building Services Engineering - Electrical Surveying

External Reform

Reform and Funding High pace of government-led vocational education reform continues. . DFE Entitlement Funding remains a key focus for Pearson, e. g - Pre-16 ‘Tech Awards’ (BTEC First) - Post 16 funding L 2 for new Technical Certificate measures - Some continued 19 -23 entitlement funding remains for legacy offer (former QCF) - L 3: ‘Tech level’ measures met by new BTEC Nationals Learner loans for L 3 -6 for approved qualifications From 2020: Sainsbury’s Skills Plan recommendations adopted for 16+ learners & routes to employment Apprenticeship ‘Trailblazer’ reform including big new focus on Degree Apprenticeships https: //qualifications. pearson. com/en/support-topics/centre-administration/funding. html (to sign up to funding news)

Post-16 TE reforms: The two options Every young person, after grounding in core academic subjects and broad and balanced curriculum to age 16, presented with two options post-16: Academic option Technical option To include Applied General vocational qualifications as well as AS/A levels. To prepare individuals for skilled employment which requires technical knowledge and practical skills, will have two modes of learning: • ‘College-based’ • ‘Employment-based’ (apprenticeship) Appropriate bridging courses to make movement between the two options easily accessible. Note on Work Placements: Requirement for a 50 working day placement (min 315 hours in 18/19 23

Post-16 TE reforms: The two options Higher education (undergraduate degree) A levels and/or applied general qualifications Bridging provision (where appropriate) Higher education (level 4/5 technical education) Degree apprenticeships and higher apprenticeships College-based technical education with industry placement Employmentbased technical education eg apprenticeship Transition year (if appropriate) Transition year and/or traineeship (if appropriate) GCSEs and technical awards Academic option Technical option 24

Post-16 TE reforms: Overview • Post-16 Skills Plan (July 2016), same time as Sainsbury Review on which it was based. • Continuing towards separation of ‘academic option’ and ‘technical option’. Technical option to have two modes of learning – ‘college-based’ and ‘employment-based’. • 15 technical routes, each broken down into a number of occupations. • Industrial Strategy (January 2017) reiterated ‘creation of a new system of technical education’. • Spring Budget (March 2017) committed budget from 2018 -19 to 2021 -22 for implementation. • Technical and Further Education Bill (April 2017) - expansion of Institute for Apprenticeships (If. A) to cover technical education, approve standards and qualifications, and groups to develop them, own standards and copyright of qualifications, power to issue certificates - becomes If. ATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education). • ‘Small’ number of providers will deliver in 2020 and 2021 – with Building Services Engineering going live from 2020 25

Bridging provision An example. . (piloted from November 2017 with a group of colleges) High profile launch & DFE watching with interest! Supported by Build UK, with employers pledging work placements Mapped to L 1 Workskills and L 1 BTEC ‘Health and Safety in a Construction Environment’ for qualification and CSCS achievement Content covers an introduction to major trades, the careers and professions available, introduction to practical skills (providers select according to local need) Pre- and post- construction phases of projects Progression to a L 2 trade qualification, apprenticeship or employment

Learners to complete workskills units & programme Trade Skills • Storage of Contents • Bricklaying • Plumbing • Electrical • Dry Lining • Painting & Decorating Carpentry • Plastering • Tiling • Civil Engineering • Client Brief • Internal Planning • Building & Contents Regulations • Funding & Contracts • CAD Design • Logistics • Client Meeting & Business Development • Contract Negotiations • Project Management • Site Preparation • Legal/HR/Support Services • QA • Procurement Gateway to progress: Pass H&S L 1 Award in a Construction Environment & CSCS Test Gateway to progress: Submit Practical Task Portfolio & project presentation Gateway to progress: Submit a reflective feedback account of construction careers • Supervisory & Leadership • Site Manager Project Management • Team Leader/Supervisor • Architecture Support Service • IT, Marketing, Social Media • HR, Legal, Business Support, Admin, Accountancy • Sales Support & Business Development • Logistic, Transport Trade Skills • Bricklayers • Plumbing • Plastering • Electrician During the delivery of class room tuition the Learner will complete English & Maths skills Class room tuition with industry speakers and practical tasks Collab Group Apprenticeship, Employment or Further Education Gateway to progress: Student Pass Selection Process Construction & Knowledge Property & Facilities Maintenance Team • Facilities Management • Tech Systems • Domestic Cleaning • General Maintenance • Snagging & Repairs • Caretaker • Fire Safety/H&S/Security (Examples of placements available) Progression route on successful completion • Programme Overview • Commitment Statement • Check Eligibility • Suitability/IAG • Complete IA • Pre Selection Interview Practical Work Placements Post Construction Issue students CSCS achievement papers Introduction Screening & Selection Pre Construction Planning Project Issue students CSCS Card Apprentice, Provisional or Trainee depending on outcome of interview booklet

Further reading ‒ Post 16 Skills Plan and Sainsbury Review, Df. E, July 2016 ‒ Work experience in schools and colleges report, Df. E, March 2017 ‒ Work placements – capacity and delivery fund from April 2018 to July 2019, ESFA, September 2017 ‒ Transition year reports: ‒ Post-16: effective curriculum practice below level 2, Df. E, July 2017 ‒ Supporting entry and level 1 students in post-16 institutions, Df. E, November 2016 ‒ Post-16 technical education reforms T level action plan, Df. E, October 2017 28 28

Focus on Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships A reminder of our current SASE offer Please refer to ‘Construction Sector SASE Apprenticeships’ PDF: 30 30

Apprenticeship are changing Comparison between SASE Frameworks and New Standards 3

Construction Apprenticeships Transition to ‘Trailblazers’ in summary Government has implemented a phased programme of withdrawal (Some low volume SASE frameworks removed, those where replacements available to cease soon) https: //www. gov. uk/government/publications/removal-of-apprenticeship-frameworks) Certain Trailblazer standards now live (specialist e. g. Rail Design, Transport Planning, Civil & Building Services Technicians, Utilities, Property Maintenance) BUT development progress is slow for major craft trades. Some CITB intervention to progress Many standards still specify NVQ to ensure consistency with NOS & CSCS etc 32 32

Construction Apprenticeships Mapping Will be carried out for all standards with a relevant Pearson qualification allows providers to sell qualifications as their offer to employers Even where qualifications are not specified in the assessment plan We expect this to cover NVQ, BTEC L 2, 3 (Technicals, Nationals, Specialist), HNC Full comparison of current to new. . Please refer to: 33 33

Illustration by Tang Yau Hoong) Funding for qualifications • Funding cannot can be used for the registration/examination/certification costs of non-mandated qualifications • Funding can be used for some or all of the delivery where there is clear overlap between this training and the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for the apprenticeship standard. • Employers need to cover the costs of registration/examination/certification costs. • Employers could cover costs of delivery where there is no overlap

Assessment Gateway Purpose Checklist • Employer, apprentice and trainer/assessor involved • Check that apprentice has achieved the knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined in the standard • Is apprentice ready for End Point Assessment – opportunity to progress ü Find an Assessment Organisation for EPA ü Decide what month the apprentice will be doing EPA ü Contact the Assessment Organisation and book EPA

End Point Assessment Delivery Models Model Direct Delivery Partnership Delivery Description Considerations Procurement of “off the shelf” End Point None Assessment for a specific standard. End Point Assessment service covers all independent assessment requirements contract-in occupationally - competent assessor Assessors must not be linked to resources from a partner organisation to deliver any on-programme delivery of the EPA on behalf of Pearson apprentice Pearson would be accountable for the EPA and would provide all other aspects within its role Assessors must be employed (e. g. assessment tools, specification design, within a separate organisation o resources, standardisation, assessor training separate legal business entity (e. g. etc) a separate organisation with a separate team to deliver assessments)

Partnerships – process • Partnerships with PTPs and FE Colleges – managed by Account Manager • ‘Expression of Interest’ form to gather additional information • We will review and set up a subsequent meeting for due diligence process • Not looking at organisations offering 1 or 2 assessors Letter of Intent Process to confirm EPA demand: ‒ allows us to develop EPA services & plan accordingly ‒ New Template document created ‒ Will also require a signed contract with ‒ each providers to allow payment by ESFA

Partnering with employers. . example Smart Meter Installer • EPA Starts April 2017 • Quality Assurance of British Gas EPA assessments • Portfolio, observation and interview • Approve British Gas assessors • Customer informs Pearson of EPA dates to enable QA allocation . . live Customer Services Practitioner • EPA Starts September 2017 • Full End Point Assessment service • Showcase, observation and professional discussion • Recruit and contract assessors • Booking and registration system for assessors and users Potential Partnership Delivery Model: e. g. Property Maintenance Operative (EPA not live) Provider wins contract to train & asses employer learners on –programme Prepares learners for end point assessment Agrees with employer to enrol on Pearson EPA. Provider registers learner on EPA Pearson develops EPA specification, test items, recruits assessment staff and issues test Provider, with employer, supplies testing venue approved by Pearson to agreed standard Periodic inspection & audit to ensure no conflicts of interest or collusion practices operating Pearson issues results

There’s so much more to learn Find out more at http: //qualifications. pearson. com/en/home. html Sector Manager: gabriel. staples@pearson. com Subject Advisor: evren. alibaba@pearson. com Training, events: http: //qualifications. pearson. com/en/support/trainingfrom-pearson-uk. html