University of Derby Corporate

1. www.derby.ac.uk/corporate The University of Derby’s Role in Supporting the Development of Professional Competence UVAC Conference – 26th November 2013 Andrew Hartley – Managing Director University of Derby Corporate www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

2. Developing Your People, Delivering Business Success “The programme had key added value as it related specifically to estimating in VINCI, giving an immediate return on investment.” Our goal is to be the first choice for employers for their higher level workforce development requirements Our aim is to develop long term partnerships with clients and be an integral part of our clients’ business Our purpose is to provide high quality solutions and services that add real value to our clients and improve their business performance Joanne MercerHead of Learning and Development www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

3. Excellence in work based learning “ If anyone came to me – I’d say ‘don’t bother with anyone else just go to UDC ! ” (High street brand client) www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

4. Some of our clients www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

5. Supporting the Development of Professional Competence www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

6. Headlines from CBI report – Tomorrow’s growth: New routes to higher skills • Higher Skills – an economic and social imperative • By 2020 nearly half of all employment will be for highly-skilled roles • Expand and promote apprenticeships and other ‘learn while you earn’ schemes • Different routes into higher skills – for both young people and experienced workers • Longer and multiple careers over a lifetime – re-skill and up-skill www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

7. Headlines from Changing the Pace: CBI/Pearson education and skills survey 2013 • 46% - proportion of jobs for high-skilled roles by 2020 • 39% of firms report difficulties in recruiting STEM-skilled staff • 63% of employers expecting to need more staff with leadership and management skills • 85% of employers in England planning to increase or maintain levels of investment in training • 28% of employers expecting to expand recruitment of school leavers into learn-while-you-earn as a response to rising fees www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

8. Higher level skills development in the workplace is essential • Greater employer engagement • Employees develop skill that directly helps them in their job and knowledge is put to use straight away • Greater efficiency and profitability • Innovative new ways of working • Achievement of organisational objectives • Greater success in attracting, retaining and developing talent • Enhanced employee performance and engagement www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

9. The University of Derby Corporate approach • Work Based Learning approach – deliver a learning solution where the workplace is the focus of study • Employers can tailor what employees learn directly to the needs of their organisation • Support and develop work based learning practitioners • In company degree programmes www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

10. Centre for Mineral Products Professional Development www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

11. Framework of Provision BSc (Hons) Minerals Management FdSc Clay Technology HA Mineral Products Technology FdSc Asphalt & Pavement Technology FdSc Minerals Extractives Technology Dip Asphalt & Pavement Studies Dip Mineral Extractives Studies Dip Clay Studies Cert in Quarry Blasting Operations Cert in Concrete Technology Cert in Construction Materials www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

12. Delivery • Part-time • Blended learning • Online materials • Tutorial weekends • Field trip • Delivered by core academic team who have previously worked in the industry • Supported by Associates from industry www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

13. Industry support • Learners are usually employed as Supervisor, Quarry Manager, Site Manager, Unit Manager or Area Manager. • Companies sponsoring delegates on the programme include Aggregate Industries, Breedon Aggregates, Hanson, Imerys, and Lafarge Tarmac www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

14. Working in Partnership • Partnership approach • Joint Consultative Committee • Graduation • Joint development • Profile at major events: • Industry conference • Hillhead Exhibition www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

15. Higher Apprenticeship in Mineral Products Technology “I chose to study a Higher Apprenticeship as they offer great career prospects. The Hanson apprenticeship also gives me an excellent opportunity to travel around the UK and gain vital hands-on work experience.” Ben Strickland The first group of higher apprentices from Hanson www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

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17. Our principles for success • Listen and understand • Understand what employers want to achieve, not just what they think they want • Provide flexibility, agility and creativity • Focus on the learning journey, not just the technicalities of the job role • Develop solutions and assessments that are fit for purpose and have real business impact • Assess and track business impact and personal growth www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

18. Key challenges of supporting learning at higher levels • The ability to be more critical and challenging in terms of what and how learners’ learn – HE levels require a higher level of critical analysis and thinking • The need to develop learners to become more independent in their approach to learning through programme design, delivery and assessment • The need for more complex judgements and assessment of learning – not just acquisition of learning, but also application and depth of understanding • The ability to cope with the demands of higher level learners who are themselves more demanding • Time to enhance WBL expertise, skill, knowledge and techniques whilst balancing current work and job demands

19. Professional Development for Work Based Learning Practitioners Recognising Learning from Experience or Expanding Professional Thinking or Sustaining Personal Performance Excellence Enhanced career planning and development Inter-disciplinary curriculum design Supporting work based learning Quality management and enhancement of the learning experience Work Based Investigation Level 6 120 credits Honours Degree Facilitating and supporting learning at work Supporting career development Advanced blended learning programmes in the workplace Understanding and using new learning technologies The organisational learning environment Integrated assessment of workplace learning Recognising Learning from Experience or Personal & Professional Development or Developing Self to Achieve Performance Excellence Work Based Project Level 5 120 credits Foundation Degree Recognising Learning from Experience or Personal Learning & Thinking Skills Understanding learning at work Developing & implementing contextualised blended learning Mentoring & guidance skills Introduction to the assessment of workplace learning Fundamental technical and professional skills Work Based Study Level 4 120 credits Cert HE E-learning platform; tutor support for each learner; training & development for in-company tutors www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

20. Celebrate success! www.derby.ac.uk/corporate

21. Thank you! Andrew Hartley Managing Director University of Derby Corporate a.hartley@derby.ac.uk 01332 597840 / 07827 231061 www.derby.ac.uk/corporate