Scottish Modern and Higher Level Apprenticeships

1. Scottish Modern and Higher Level Apprenticeships • Presenter

2. What is a Modern or Higher Level Apprenticeship?

3. What is a Scottish Modern or Higher Level Apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are available at a range of levels, from SCQF Level 5- 11, in a wide range of sectors. An apprenticeship is: • A package of learning, training and practical work experience gained while employed. • Work based, designed around the needs of employers • Core Qualification for Modern Apprenticeships is based on National Occupational Standards (NOS) at SCQF Levels 5 and 6/7 An apprenticeship gives an individual practical skills developed in the workplace and leads to a nationally (and industry) recognised qualification.

4. Levels of Apprenticeships in Scotland • Level 2 MA – SCQF level 5 (Standard Grade Credit Level) • Level 3 MA – SCQF level 6/7 (Highers/ HNCs) • Level 4 Technical Apprenticeship – SCQF level 8/9 (HND - Ordinary Degree) • Level 5 Professional Apprenticeship – SCQF level 10+ (Honours Degree - Masters Degree) Over 80 frameworks in diverse industries, everything from Construction to Sea Fishing to Youth Work

5. Content of a Higher Level Apprenticeship in Scotland New Higher Level Apprenticeships are slightly different:

6. Roles and Responsibilities in Modern Apprenticeships

7. How are Scottish MAs Developed?

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9. Role of SDS

10. What role does SDS play in MAs? Considers demand evidence for Apprenticeships using: • SSC engagement • Information and intelligence from industry, employers and training providers • Government information and policy direction Prepares Contracting Strategy to reflect funding priorities • Procures MA places • Uses Public Contracts Scotland to publish Contracting Strategy • 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 Ensures that Apprenticeships are delivered in a quality manner and that individuals can successfully complete their Apprenticeship.

11. Contributions review • Part of MA continuous improvement plan • Respond to SDS Board and SG priorities • Create a more transparent pricing system • Reflect differential inputs/requirements within MAs • Examine return on public investment and ensure VfM and quality delivery • Public funding is a contribution to the overall cost of training • Joint investment - employers make the largest investment – MA wages, supervision costs etc. “Public funding should represent the minimum contribution necessary to encourage the provision of training “ (Parliamentary Audit Committee Review of MA/ Skillseekers 2000

12. Contributions review Core elements • Administration • Formal taught learning as per the MA Framework • Assessment • Core skills/career skills Other factors relating to Govt priorities • Age at start, prioritising younger participants • Level of MA framework • Sector – key/growth

13. Looking ahead: challenges and opportunities

14. Future Challenges • Increase awareness of Apprenticeships to smaller employers and encourage greater uptake • Promote Apprenticeships to BME individuals and employers • Uptake for people with disabilities is low • Gender uptake – and occupational segregation • Future skills needs?

15. Commission for Developing Scotland's Young Workforce • MAs should be aligned with the skills required for economic growth • Potential for new employer- designed models of apprenticeships • 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) • Opportunity to deliver vocational qualifications in senior phase, including of-the-job components for MAs