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Higher Apprenticeships – Developing and Embedding a University-wide Approach

Higher Apprenticeships – Developing and Embedding a University-wide Approach. Rebecca Strachan, Associate Dean (Business and Engagement), Faculty of Engineering and Environment Sue Graham, Business and Engagement Team, Research and Business Services. Background to Project What we did

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Higher Apprenticeships – Developing and Embedding a University-wide Approach

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  1. Higher Apprenticeships – Developing and Embedding a University-wide Approach Rebecca Strachan, Associate Dean (Business and Engagement), Faculty of Engineering and Environment Sue Graham, Business and Engagement Team, Research and Business Services

  2. Background to Project • What we did • What we found • What does this mean for: • The University? • The Higher Apprentice/Learner experience? • The Employer? • Over to you – questions and issues Overview of Presentation

  3. What? • Who? • Why? • What next? Higher Apprenticeships Project - Phase 1

  4. Barriers and Issues • Enablers Higher Apprenticeships Project – Phase 2

  5. Earn while you learn • Minimum pay (£80) may be an issue though many get paid more • Where sizeable group, can provide good peer support • Supports those who prefer a more practical/applied learning experience • Apprentices may be immature/unmotivated • Apprentices may need support on academic skills • The word ‘apprenticeship’ may not naturally be associated with Level 4 education and above Higher Apprentices – The LearnerExperience

  6. Can recruit to fit organisational needs • Can tailor learning to organisation requirements (within limits of the HA framework) • Can draw down funding to help with costs • Can be a ‘long’ job interview • Can be seen as preferential option to placement provision and graduate recruitment • Where large groups, can have economy of scale • Funding and rules can be complex and difficult to navigate particularly for SMEs The Employer Experience

  7. Level 4 framework, 2 x 20 intakes per year, large employer • Deliver 200 days of learning over three year - 1 day a week during term time • Joint delivery 50:50 between employer and education provider • Preference to deliver HE aspects at the university not the employer • Needs to be a partnership between employer, apprentice and provider • Funding and process can seem complex and difficult to navigate Higher Apprenticeships – In Practice

  8. Questions…

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