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Apprenticeship Quality and Growth in England: An International Perspective:

This report examines the apprenticeship system in England and compares it to other countries, particularly Germany. It discusses the background, progress, and issues of the English apprenticeship system. The report highlights the successes and challenges in the expansion of apprenticeships in England, including funding, rising numbers of apprentices, success rates, and popular apprenticeship programs. It also discusses the specification for apprenticeship standards in England and the positives and issues of the apprenticeship system.

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Apprenticeship Quality and Growth in England: An International Perspective:

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  1. Apprenticeship Quality and Growth in England: An International Perspective: Why Aren’t We As Good as the Germans? Richard Marsh - 2011 Richard.marsh@apprenticeships.gov.uk

  2. Contents English Apprenticeship system background Progress, successes and issues International comparison 2

  3. Apprenticeships in EnglandOverview Long history of Apprenticeships in England, literally for hundreds of years Recent successive governments support for reinvigorating the programme A managed programme with big government investment (£1.5billion in 2010/11) An expanding programme with over 400,000 apprentices on 200 Apprenticeships programmes in 2010/11 Modern, online application, matching and support tools A programme for all ages (16+) and increasingly at all academic levels 3

  4. “Learning through practise alongside and under the guidance of an expert practioner is the most effective way, to transmit professional experience and skills from one generation to the next”Dr Nyahn ‘rediscovering apprenticeships’ Springer 2009 What are apprenticeships for?

  5. Apprenticeships in England Overview In England Apprentices are employed people who receive official, structured training This is normally delivered 1 day per week at a vocational provider (college or commercial company) They normally work 4 days per week or more But the programme is flexible – the employer decides how it is delivered and the contents of the course High School (level 2) Technician (L3 Advanced) University (L4 Higher) Apprenticeships are for young people starting work Apprenticeships are also to upskill workers and make them higher skill 5

  6. Apprenticeships in England Funding from Government for Training costs = 100% age 16-18 Training costs = 50% age 19+* The Apprentice’s wages are paid by their employer Each apprentice must have an employer and be paid. About 130,000 employers in England have apprentices Each apprentice must have a registered training provider (which can also be their employer) There 1,100 providers in England Government funded apprentices must study one of 200 Apprenticeship ‘qualification framework’ areas. Frameworks are at European qualification framework levels 2, 3, or 4 * reducing to 40% age 25 and over, age relates to age at start of programmes 6

  7. Rising numbers of apprentices • 160,000* people started an Apprenticeship in 2001 • 400,000+* people expected to start an apprentice in 2010/11 • 500,000 year by 2014? • * Figures rounded for presentation 7

  8. Success rates In 2000 – 70%* of starters did not complete their Apprenticeship programme In 2010 – 75% *of starters will successfully complete their programme * Figures rounded for presentation 8

  9. Most popular Apprenticeships 9

  10. Apprenticeship starts byAcademic Level(Qualification Credit Framework) Starts are increasing at all academic levels With Intermediate (level 2) starts rising fastest 10

  11. The Specification for Apprenticeship Standards in England (SASE) ‘SASE’ sets out a common blueprint for all Apprenticeships from April 2011 Each framework contains 5 core elements delivered through a minimum of 280 guided learning hours per year (although the average framework GLH is much more than 300) • Theoretical knowledge – understanding the vocational area and subject theory • Competence – assessment that you can perform the core job tasks well and consistently 3) Transferable Skills (English, Maths and option for I.C.T. ) 4) Personal Learning and thinking Skills (PLTS) – learning to learn and work in teams 5) Employee rights and responsibilities – (ERR) what does it mean to be an employee? SASE also requires all Apprenticeship frameworks include these non learning elements • Equality and Diversity assessment – is the opportunity available for everybody? • Entry Conditions – are the requirements of entry to the sector clear? • Progression Routes – how to do you get to this level – where can you go after? • A contract of employment and an Apprenticeship agreement (provider, employer and Apprentice)

  12. Apprenticeship positives in England The size of the programme continues to grow strongly based on employer and individual demand All Apprentices now have an employer and receive a wage It is an all age programme and covers many industries and job roles Employer and Learner satisfaction with their experience is improving SASE brings in a new standard for Apprenticeships in England Online matching service makes application and recruitment easy “ The English Apprenticeship system is flexible and allows for tailor-made training solutions for employers and this remains its inherent strength” Learning for Jobs, 2009 OECD Reviews of Vocational Education and Training, England 12

  13. Apprenticeship issues in England Not enough large sized employers offering Apprentice opportunities Quality is improving and good but pockets of bad practice still exist The Apprenticeship programme is still heavily segregated by sex and ethnicity in some areas and sectors, reflecting the overall job market Growth in Advanced and Higher (level 3+) Apprenticeships has been slower than in entry level 2 Apprenticeships, lowering the academic mean of the overall programme There is a need to encourage more Science Technology Engineering and Maths (STEM) based Apprenticeships 13

  14. International paradigms – English system With 500,000 ‘in learning’ apprentices we now have probably the 4th biggest Apprenticeship programme in the world after Germany, France, and Australia in absolute terms (Italy also about 500,000 Apprentices) Our success rates are also now amongst the worlds best Our system is delivered through 1,100 high quality training providers to employers who can choose between them – it’s a free market Courses are based on employer needs and agreed occupational standards Learning is personalised and tailored – not one size fits all We have an all age, all sector programme with a single recruitment gateway 14

  15. International comparisons – are we that bad?

  16. International comparisons – are we that bad?

  17. Our future plans Specification for Apprenticeship Standards in England will set a new academic framework for Apprenticeships in England from April 2011 Major growth to be in academic Level 3 and above programmes [Advanced and Higher programmes] Continue to make it easier and more rewarding for employers to employ apprentices Use of competition such as World Skills London 2011 to embed excellence 17

  18. The National Apprenticeship Service Founded in April 2009 to offer support to all parties Helps create new Apprenticeship markets Provides support to employers interested in starting Apprenticeship programmes (30,000 since its inception) Informs individuals, stakeholders and partners about Apprenticeships Develops new internet based tools and guides apprenticeships.org.uk Oversees the growth of the Apprenticeship programme and monitors quality 18

  19. For more information regarding Apprenticeships in England please contact; Richard.marsh@apprenticeships.gov.uk

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