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Learn about the successful flagship apprenticeship program in Wales, including increased participation rates, priority sectors, and flexible learning options. Discover the opportunities for apprenticeships and pathways to skill development, as well as the recognition of prior achievement and learning. Find out about the support available for apprentices and those in flexible learning, as well as the shared apprenticeship delivery model and the Young Recruits Program.

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  1. Work-Based Learning 2011 - 2014 www.cymru.gov.uk Apprenticeships

  2. Work-Based Learning 2011 - 2014 Preparing for Delivery Apprenticeships Ella DavidoffHead of Apprenticeship PolicyApprenticeship Policy BranchBusiness and Skills Division

  3. Apprenticeships • Successful “Flagship” programme • Increased from 13,100 in 1999 to 20,555 in 2010 • 80% full framework completion rates • Anchor Companies • Priority Sectors

  4. Apprenticeships • Apprenticeship, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 • Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for Wales (SASW) • Published frameworks and Issuing Authorities (apprenticeshipframeworksonline.semta.org.uk) • Apprenticeship Agreement • Certification

  5. Apprenticeships • Foundation Apprenticeships – level 2 • Apprenticeships – level 3 • Higher Apprenticeships – level 4/5 • All apprentices starting on or after 1 August 2011 MUST be employed status • Employed status includes self-employed / with a single employer / shared apprenticeship or Group Training Association

  6. Apprenticeships • Non-employed learners in training on 1 August 2011 will continue to be eligible for funding until 31 July 2013 but thereafter will cease to be eligible unless they have secured employment before that date • Priority age group – under 25 • Priority entry to young people progressing from Pathways to Apprenticeships / Traineeships / 14-19 Learning Pathways or Welsh Baccalaureate

  7. Apprenticeships • Apprentices aged 16-18 will be entitled to: • Support of a Learning Coach • Access to Personal Support • Careers and World of Work Framework

  8. Apprenticeships • Flexible Learning: • Skills training at levels 2, 3 and 4 • Available for employees aged 19 and over • Opportunity for employees to undertake a single qualification from a specific apprenticeship framework • Welsh Assembly Government will make a maximum funding contribution of 50% of its normal funding rates

  9. Apprenticeships • Following written permission a maximum of up to 20% of Commissioned Contract Value can be used for flexible delivery • Learners can undertake a qualification one level higher than an apprenticeship (where a Higher Apprenticeship does not exist)

  10. Apprenticeships • Apprentices and those on flexible learning must have: • A Learning Agreement • An Individual Learning Plan • On-the-job and off-the-job training (apprentices) • A clearly defined Learning Process

  11. Apprenticeships • Recognition of Prior Achievement (RPA): • All prior achievements must be taken into account to prevent duplication • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): • Individual learning achievements must be cross referenced against the learning aims of the qualifications within the apprenticeship framework

  12. Apprenticeships • All apprenticeship vacancies must be entered onto the Apprenticeship Matching Service (AMS) database and communicated to Careers Wales • It is the responsibility of the contract holder to ensure that all sub-contractors are trained and able to enter and manage vacancies on the AMS system • Training days available: • 13 June (Cardiff) • 15 June (Llandudno Junction)

  13. Apprenticeships • Shared apprenticeship delivery model: • Apprentices “rotate” between two or more employers • Formal contract of employment, either with the Provider (in “host employer” model) or with one “lead” employer • Employers are engaged in progress reviews which are planned around the apprentice’s rotation

  14. Apprenticeships • Pathways to Apprenticeships • One year full time intensive FE learning programme. Progression onto an apprenticeship is the key measure of success. • In 2010/2011 2000 places available pan Wales. 17 FEIs delivering with Pathway routes being offered in: • Automotive; Construction ; Engineering; Hair and Beauty; Hospitality; Plumbing • For 2011/2012 a further 2000 places available and ten sector Pathways aligned with Economic Renewal Programme. • Automotive; Cogent ; Construction; Engineering; E-Skills; Improve; Lantra; Hospitality; Skills Active; Plumbing.

  15. Apprenticeships • Pathways to Apprenticeships – the future • Manifesto commitment • Responding to employer demand • Link with Young Recruits • Increased volumes and sectors • Roll-out post 2014

  16. Apprenticeships • Young Recruits Programme • Targeted at 16-24 year olds • Wage subsidy of £50 for 52 weeks to private sector employers • Approximately 1,000 places this year • Full level 2 or 3 framework • Delivered by contracted apprenticeship Learning Providers

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