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Modern Apprenticeship Review. Employer Meeting 9 th August 2005. Agenda. Introductions Overview of MAIG requirements Proposed changes for MA content Proposed changes for MA entry Changes in registration procedures A.O.C.B. Close. MA’s in Scotland.
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Modern Apprenticeship Review Employer Meeting 9th August 2005 www.hlttc.com
Agenda • Introductions • Overview of MAIG requirements • Proposed changes for MA content • Proposed changes for MA entry • Changes in registration procedures • A.O.C.B. • Close www.hlttc.com
MA’s in Scotland • Currently 6000 registered in Scotland • Total of 4200 undertook the 5th framework • In Hospitality 3900 in Travel 300 • Achievement is around 37 % • 30% of males achieved – 45% of females achieved the full framework • Chef is the most popular route, followed by food and drink service • Exemptions account for about 15% of entries now www.hlttc.com
MAIG Overview • Modern Apprenticeship Implementation Group • Has a broad role on issues within Apprenticeships • Sets policy on Apprenticeships in Scotland • Enforces framework adherence • Sits once a month to review MA Frameworks • Representatives from Enterprise Network, SSC's, and Training www.hlttc.com
MAIG Requirements • The Approval process • Justification / rationale for Framework • Consultation • Improving completion rates • Improving access • Building capacity • Continuous review and progression • General information www.hlttc.com
Approval process • Approval of Frameworks • Co-ordination with English and Welsh Frameworks • Developing a new Scottish Framework • Re-approval of an existing Scottish Framework • Third Party Evidence • Duration of Approval • De-Approving www.hlttc.com
Justification / rationale • What should / can be included in the framework? • SVQ level 3 • Core Skills • Other Qualifications • Technical certificates • Optional Outcomes • Languages www.hlttc.com
Consultation • SSC’s must consult widely with: • Industry • Education • Training Providers • Qualifications Authorities / Awarding Bodies • Careers Organisations • Key stakeholders (Enterprise / Executive) www.hlttc.com
Improving completion • SSC's must: • Evaluate reasons for non-completion • Develop a strategy for improving completion • Must demonstrate that there is sufficient quality capacity to deliver the MA • Must consider its’ role in the quality of delivery • Present evidence that these strategies will work and have been consulted on. www.hlttc.com
MA Review Proposals www.hlttc.com
Content • New route for SVQ 3 and 4 combination • SVQ 3 will remain main outcome • Exemption will still apply for those that meet exemption criteria • Additional VQ units will be optional • Introducing “industry awards” specific to routes – i.e. Servewise Plus. www.hlttc.com
Overview 3 / 4 Combination 3 remains main outcome Exemption to continue Additional units to become optional New industry awards Questions Do you agree with these? What issues do you think there might be? Do you think there will be uptake? Is there capacity to deliver new qualifications? Anything else we should be looking at? For discussion www.hlttc.com
Improving retention • Access to MA via CV only • One years relevant industry experience or 6 months relevant accredited training – to access MA • Providers need to demonstrate acceptable results and to achieve a minimum level of framework achievement. • Code of Practice for training providers - compulsory • Introduce Best practice annual forum – compulsory www.hlttc.com
Improving retention • Standard guidance on recruitment • Standard guidance on induction • LECs can audit SSC paperwork Exit reports – all accredited achievement is recorded by the provider and sent to People 1st for collation • Providers failing to deliver any element of the revised programme, People 1st to retain the right to refuse / remove centre approval www.hlttc.com
Access to MA via CV only One years relevant industry experience or 6 months relevant accredited training – to access MA Providers need to demonstrate acceptable results and to achieve a minimum level of framework achievement. Code of Practice for training providers - compulsory Introduce Best practice annual forum – compulsory Standard guidance on recruitment Standard guidance on induction LECs can audit SSC paperwork Exit reports – all accredited achievement is recorded by the provider and sent to People 1st for collation Providers failing to deliver any element of the revised programme, People 1st to retain the right to refuse / remove centre approval Do you agree with these? What issues do you think there might be? What other areas do you thin we should be looking at? Do you see these making the impacts required? Anything else? For discussion www.hlttc.com
Registration of Candidates • Registration of candidates will be on-line • People 1st will administer the new systems in partnership with SE / HiE • People 1st will produce quarterly figures on achievements (including units) and candidate progress for SE / HiE • People 1st will continue to offer specialised assistance to providers on Modern Apprenticeship issues via the web and ‘phone www.hlttc.com
Registration of candidates will be on-line People 1st will administer the new systems in partnership with SE / HiE People 1st will produce quarterly figures on achievements (including units) and candidate progress for SE / HiE People 1st will continue to offer specialised assistance to providers on Modern Apprenticeship issues via the web and ‘phone Do you agree with these? What issues do you think there might be? What other areas do you thin we should be looking at? Do you see these making the impacts required? Anything else? For discussion www.hlttc.com
Methodology • Steering Group • Five focus groups • Employers • Further Education • Training Providers • Stakeholders • Awarding Bodies • Chair of each focus group sits on steering group www.hlttc.com
Methodology • Wide consultation with each group. • All returns will be discussed by focus / steering group • No element is sacred! • All inclusions/exclusions based solely on returns / evidenced demand • Submit framework to MAIG in October • Three month approval process • Introduce framework in December 2005 www.hlttc.com
Contact Details Marc Robertson HLTT Consulting Sten House Tweedside Newtown St. Boswells Roxburghshire TD6 0PQ T: 01835 924270 M: 07931 591406 E: review@hlttc.com W: www.hlttc.com/review www.hlttc.com