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Learn about degree apprenticeships, co-payment funding, employer responsibilities, support for progression, and key resources in partnership with Helen McCormack, Faculty of Engineering & Technology.
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Next Steps…. Helen McCormack Faculty of Engineering & Technology Helen McCormack Faculty of Engineering & Technology
But first, a step back Degree apprenticeship: Earn + learn + qualify • Employed and being paid a wage on Day 1 • Wages must be paid by the employer (minimum by law) • No student loan and incurs no costs* • *Exceptions: Professional membership and subs; Cost of trips to education/sector-related events not included in the Standard
But first, a step back Supports individuals’ progress to higher levels of learning Degree Apprentice either • Carrying out new job role; or • In an existing job role but requires significant new knowledge and skills. • Degree Apprenticeship = most appropriate learning programme
But first, a step back ‘Co-payment’ of externally-delivered training Core Government Contribution (CGC) Govt (£2) + employer (£1) to max. CGC of £18K Plus incentive payments for: • 16-18 year old apprentice (£5,400) • Employer as SME (£2,700) • Successful completion (£2,700) All monies routed through Lead Provider
But first, a step back The co-payment fundingfor apprenticeship standards is intended to support the direct costs of delivering learning and assessment. Employers are therefore responsible for funding the following: • Payment of apprentices’ wages . • Company induction. • Personal protective clothing and safety equipment required for apprentices to carry out their day-to-day work. • Educational trips or trips to professional events not specified in the apprenticeship standard or assessment plan. • Re-sits for qualifications or assessment required by the apprenticeship standard where no extra learning takes place before the re-sit. • Employer’s own administration costs for supporting the apprenticeship. • Time spent by managers supporting apprentices, mentoring or the time of other staff arranging training support. • Specific services not related to the delivery and administration of the apprenticeship; this includes bespoke or additional training or assessment which is not a requirement of the standard. • Where, for convenience, employers or providers wish the apprentice to live nearby whilst learning – for example, accommodation at a hotel.
Essential reading Trailblazer apprenticeship funding: Requirements for employers, version 2 (Mar 2015) (19pp) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/trailblazer-apprenticeship-funding-requirements-for-employers Funding rules for trailblazer apprenticeship standards, version 2 (Mar 2015) (68pp) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sfa-funding-rules-2014-to-2015 7th publication in this list of 8.
Next steps…. Construction degree apprenticeships Sep 15 pilot Written agreements between: • Employer + apprentice • Employer + LJMU (common sense; what; how much; how long; disputes resolution processes) BUT….nothing is binding until LJMU registers a degree apprentice with the SFA…
…so time to explore and consider Interest in principle in the Sep 15 pilot? • Meet with Andy Ross ASAP • LJMU will apply for an allocation for your degree apprentice(s) from the SFA, but can be cancelled Interested but need more time? • Lodge email with Helen McCormack to be kept in the loop on developments
Thank you for your interest Andy Ross School of the Built Environment A.D.Ross@ljmu.ac.uk T: 0151 231 2840 Helen McCormack Faculty of Engineering & Technology h.mccormack@ljmu.ac.uk T: 0151 231 2482