Education Matters in ConstructionBridget Bartlett 26 May 2016 Apprenticeship Reform Key Themes...
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Education Matters in Construction
Bridget Bartlett
26 May 2016
Apprenticeship Reform
Key Themes
• Trailblazers – Frameworks to Standards
• Funding Reform – Digital Apprenticeship Service • Paying for Apprenticeships –The Levy
What is a Higher & Degree
Apprenticeship?
• Higher Apprenticeships go from Level 4-7 and are equivalent to a foundation Degree
and above e.g. a professional qualification
• Degree Apprenticeships at Level 6 and 7 and must include a Bachelors Degree at
Level 6 and a Masters Degree at Level 7
• There are currently 75 Higher and Degree Apprenticeships available (with more in
development)
• More of these specialised and highly skilled apprenticeships are being offered each
year
Parent’s Perspective
Apprentice’s Perspectives
http://www.ciob.org/Your-Career/vocational-qualifications-and-apprenticeships
Ben Webb Video:
Earn and Learn
• Recruitment shift from 21 to 18
• Young people avoid HE Tuition fee debt
• Industry moulds Apprentices to meet their business
• Young person get a Degree and professional qualification
• Win: Win
Role of Higher Education
• Need to raise greater awareness of
Degree Apprenticeships
• Liaise with employers to ensure they
maximize the benefit of learning at work
Role of Employers
• CIOB works with Balfour Beatty and the Consortia
• Commit to provide Apprenticeship places
• Support the Government’s Apprenticeship Levy
• Pay and reward young people appropriately
• Provide pastoral support to young people in their transition from school to work
CIOB Academy
• New venture
• Providing education and training for all
• Supporting a career from Site to Boardroom
• Face to face in Central London or online
Thank you
Any Questions?