Scottish Modern Apprenticeships Sarah Hart Scottish Government Jane

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Scottish Modern Apprenticeships Sarah Hart, Scottish Government Jane Duffy, Skills Development Scotland 19 th

Scottish Modern Apprenticeships Sarah Hart, Scottish Government Jane Duffy, Skills Development Scotland 19 th March 2015

Overview of Modern Apprenticeship Policy �Scottish Government �Scotland’s Economic Strategy �Programme for Government �Developing

Overview of Modern Apprenticeship Policy �Scottish Government �Scotland’s Economic Strategy �Programme for Government �Developing the Young Workforce: Scotland’s Youth Employment Strategy

Modern Apprenticeship Group Responsible for the approval and de-approval of all Scottish apprenticeship frameworks.

Modern Apprenticeship Group Responsible for the approval and de-approval of all Scottish apprenticeship frameworks. Members of the group are drawn from the following organisations: �Scottish Government (Chair) �Skills Development Scotland (SDS) �Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) Accreditation �College Development Network �Scottish Training Federation �Scottish Trades Union Congress �Sector Skills Councils/ Standards Setting Organisations

What are the priorities for Modern and Higher Level Apprenticeships? �To meet the demands

What are the priorities for Modern and Higher Level Apprenticeships? �To meet the demands of the economy, employers and the needs of individuals �Help individual employees gain invaluable skills and industry recognised qualifications �To improve participation, retention and achievement rates �To take account of the needs of key industries /sectors and STEM skills �To address market failure �To contribute to productivity and employment and demonstrate value for money �To facilitate progression in the workplace �To contribute to improving Scotland’s skills base

Levels of Apprenticeships in Scotland � Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF level 5 (National 5

Levels of Apprenticeships in Scotland � Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF level 5 (National 5 s) � Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF level 6/7 (Highers/ HNCs) � Technical Apprenticeship at SCQF level 8/9 (HND - Ordinary Degree) � Professional Apprenticeship at SCQF level 10+ (Honours Degree - Masters Degree) � Over 80 frameworks in diverse industries, everything from Construction to Wind Turbines to Youth Work

Content of a Scottish Modern Apprenticeship

Content of a Scottish Modern Apprenticeship

Technical and Professional Apprenticeships � The key differences are: � Greater flexibility for the

Technical and Professional Apprenticeships � The key differences are: � Greater flexibility for the mandatory qualification �Scottish Vocational Qualification/ Competency Based Qualification/ HN/ Professional qualification/ any other NOS based qualification at SCQF Level 8+ � Career Skills �Pan sector units covering areas like Finance for non Financial Managers, Risk Assessment etc. �Reflects the work based requirements at higher levels �

Content of a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Scotland

Content of a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Scotland

MA Framework Submission Process

MA Framework Submission Process

MAG Submission Process – Points to consider UKCES Contract completion dates – majority of

MAG Submission Process – Points to consider UKCES Contract completion dates – majority of submissions are December – February Late submissions - MAG submission dates are set each year. Submitting to sub-group first is essential to pick up quality issues. Quality of submissions –poor spelling, grammar, format, incomplete information, demand not quantified and articulated, core skills mapping where needed etc. Consultation - not representative of the sector, focus on needs of larger employers, poor response rate from employers, lack of involvement of trade unions etc. Scottish system is different – but the end result is still a fully trained and competent individual

What role does SDS play? Considers demand evidence for Apprenticeships using: • SSC estimates

What role does SDS play? Considers demand evidence for Apprenticeships using: • SSC estimates of demand • Information and intelligence from industry, employers and training providers • Government information and policy direction Prepares Contracting Strategy to reflect funding priorities • Procures MA places – Contracting Strategy published on Public Contracts Scotland – Accepts bids, evaluates bids and makes allocations Disburses public funding • Makes financial contribution towards training – Standard contribution table based on complexity of framework and contribution to the Scottish economy

Contribution Rates Contribution rates are based on: �Age group banding (16 to 19), (20

Contribution Rates Contribution rates are based on: �Age group banding (16 to 19), (20 to 24) and (25 plus) �Level of VQ in framework �Formal, taught learning as defined in the MA framework �Administration costs including registration, certification and CTS �Core skills or Career Skills for higher levels �Assessment costs �Key and growth sector-related frameworks

Commission for Developing Scotland's Young Workforce � MAs should be aligned with the skills

Commission for Developing Scotland's Young Workforce � MAs should be aligned with the skills for economic growth � Focus on progression opportunities � Industry-led quality improvement regime � Potential to increase MA starts focused on Level 3 and above � (new target of 30, 000 starts by 2020) � Increasing focus on STEM skills � Opportunity to deliver vocational qualifications in senior phase, including of-the-job components for MAs � Greater focus on equalities

Equality Issues • Promotion of Apprenticeships to BME individuals and employers • Uptake for

Equality Issues • Promotion of Apprenticeships to BME individuals and employers • Uptake for people with disabilities is low • Gender segregation in different occupations • How can you support equality of access and opportunity in your frameworks? • Or in the delivery of the qualifications in the framework?