How Apprenticeships Work & Why They Work - Apprenticeship Training Material - Pathway Group A powerpoint detailing about what exactly an apprenticeship is and why they have been working over the time that they have been introduced

1. How Apprenticeships Work
& Why They Work

2. Key Components of an Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship consist of the following
In addition, an apprentice must have or achieve level 2 maths and English. Some
apprenticeships also have mandatory qualifications
Technical
knowledge
Practical Experience
and wider skills
Develop behaviours
Achieve any
mandatory
qualifications – if
applicable
Achieve 20% Off-
the-Job-Training
(OTJT)
Achievement of the
End Point
Assessment
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3. 2017 – Today
• 2017 – ‘Standards’ were starting to be introduced
• Every standard is developed via a ‘Trailblazer’ group
• July 2020 all old NVQ/BTEC style ‘Frameworks’ ended
2017
300 Standards
2021
598 Standards
2022
753 Standards
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4. Roles and responsibilities of
employers, apprentices and
learning providers

5. The role of the Employer
Find an
apprenticeship
provider
Employed and on
PAYE
Pay the apprentice
the lawful wage
Ensure the
apprentice has time
to complete their
OTJT
Provide a supervisor
or mentor to
support the
apprentice
Have an agreed
‘Training Plan’
Attend Tripartite
reviews every 12
weeks –
commitment
Allow extra time for
sessions if required
Contribute to the
sequence of the
programme
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6. The role of the Apprentice
Engagement from
Day 1!
Weekly
commitment for
OTJT and recording
Completion of tasks
set by tutor
Attendance at
workshops,
webinars, 121s and
reviews
Openness to
develop new KSBs
Adhere to
performance
expectations in job
role
Completion of mock
papers
Continued
development of
maths and English
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7. The role of the Learning Provider
Observation
Assessment of
written work
Assignments or
task briefs
Professional
Discussion
Presentation of
work / project
Photos/Videos
Manager or
peer discussion
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8. What is a Tri-partite review
Employer,
apprentice and tutor
to be present
Completed every 12
weeks
Actions reviewed
and reset
Progress against
KSBs
Progress against
mandatory
qualifications and
Maths and English*
Review of OTJT
Discussion around
performance and
role
Signatures
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9. Apprenticeship starts by age, level and
funding type
2021/22 2022/23 % Increase/Decrease
Total 347,920 336,510 -3.3
Age
Under 19 77,150 77,510 0.5
19-24 105,940 98,490 -7
19+ 270,770 259,000 -4.3
25+ 164,830 160,510 -2.6
Level
2 91,310 76,210 16.5
3 150,780 147,420 -2.2
4+ 105,840 112,890 6.7
Funding Type
Levy 222,940 227,850 2.2
Non-Levy 124,980 108,660 -13.1
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10. Overview of different types of
Apprenticeships
Level Total Standards Funding Range Average Funding Band
2 149 £2.5k - £18k £8k
3 252 £2.5k - £27k £12.5k
4 115 £3.5k - £27k £12k
5 43 £2.5k - £27k £14.5k
6 116 £7k - £27k £22.5k
7 76 £5k - £27k £17.5k
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11. Establishing KSB’s and OTJT
How many KSBs would I need to achieve ?
• All KSB’s should be clearly identified in your e-portfolio and
progress tracked by the tutor
• OTJT must be achieved, relevant and evidenced
Knowledge – will
typically have 15-
20 knowledge
statements
Skills – will
typically have 15-
20 skills
statements
Behaviours – will
typically have 5-6
behaviour
statements
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12. The change in landscape
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13. Can anyone guess…
- One of the top ten largest apprenticeship providers in 2022?
- The top sector for 2022?
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15. Top Large 10 Providers in 2022
Rank Employer Sector Apprenticeships
% of
Employees
New Starts
21/22
1 British Army Armed Forced 2 3 4 19.90% 6,205
2 Royal Navy Armed Forced 2 3 4 6 20.30% 3,625
3 BT Technology 2 3 4 5 6 7 6.20% 2,781
4 Royal Air Force Armed Forced 2 3 4 12.20% 1,772
5
Department of
Work and Pensions
Public Sector 2 3 4 5 6 7 4.80% 1,340
6 Clarkson Evans Construction 2 3 4 5 6 43.80% 141
7 Mitchells & Butlers Hospitality 2 3 4 5 6 7 4.90% 1,792
8 RSM Professional Services 3 4 6 7 27.10% 422
9 BAE Systems Engineering & Industrial 2 3 4 5 6 7 7.50% 773
10 Grant Thornton Professional Services 3 4 6 7 19.70% 414
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16. SME Employer Apprenticeships
Rank Employer Sector
1 Lander Tubular Products Manufacturing
2 Adopstar Online Advertising
3 Lee Marley Construction
4 Applebridge Construction
5 Darke & Taylor Construction
6 FD Works Finance
7 Inspire Group
Health & social
care
Rank Employer Sector
8 Energus Public sector
9 JLES Group Engineering
10 Crimson Technology
11 Smart IT Technology
12
Troup Bywaters +
Anders
Construction
13 Andrew Collinge Hairdressing
14 Derry Building Services Construction
15 FSH Group Construction
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17. Example Routeway
Level 2 – Accounts or finance assistant
Level 3 - Accounts assistant
Level 4 – Professional accounting or taxation technician – Accounting
Level 6 – Accounting finance manager
Level 7 – Accountancy or taxation professional
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18. What do the levels equate to?
Level Equivalent Education Level
Intermediate 2 GCSE
Advanced 3 A Level
Higher 4, 5, 6 & 7 Foundation Degree & Above
Degree 6 & 7 Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree
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19. IfATE Occupational Maps
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20. Routeways in levels
Occupational Area Number available Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7
Agriculture, environmental and animal care 43 x x x x x x
Business and administration 45 x x x x x x
Care services 15 x x x x x x
Catering and hospitality 12 x x x
Construction and the built environment 102 x x x x x x
Creative and design 66 x x x x x x
Digital 34 x x x x x x
Education and early years 13 x x x x x x
Engineering and manufacturing 176 x x x x x x
Hair and beauty 9 x x x
Health and science 94 x x x x x x
Legal, finance and accounting 44 x x x x x x
Protective services 20 x x x x x
Sales, marketing and procurement 37 x x x x x
Transport and logistics 43 x x x x x

21. Review
Must be eligible for
funding purposes
Must met the
minimum
requirements of the
Initial Assessments
All prior learning
must be assessed
before starting
The job role /
description must
meet the
occupational profile
Must have or be
working towards
Maths and English
Must be given time
to complete OTJT
weekly
Must complete all
tasks set by tutor
timely
Must fully commit
to the programme
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22. Benefits of an Apprenticeship
Help to fill skills
gaps
Available for all ages
Available for school
leavers and upskills
Offer great
progression
routeways
Available from Level
2 -7
Free – funded by
the employer and
government
Flexible around the
employers and
learners work
patterns
Input from the
employers
Employer incentive
of £1000 for 16-18
yr. old*
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23. Benefits of employing apprentices
Raise staff
morale
Reduce staff
turnover
Increase
diversity
Upskill
existing staff
Improve
productivity
Attract
talent
Talent
pipeline
Improve
reputation
Fill skills
gaps
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24. Impact to business
80% of employers have
maintained or improved
future skills in the
business.
70% of employers have
seen improvements in the
goods and services they
offer.
66% of employers have
experienced improved
staff morale.
Employer incentive of
£1,000 for 16-18 yr. old*
Reduced risk and
recruitment costs by
increased staff retention -
offering apprenticeships
from level 2 -7
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25. Apprenticeships for business
Apprentices become highly skilled even before they
finish their training
of employers with apprentices have
experienced at least one benefit from
taking on apprentices, and most can
count at least eight benefits
95%
of employers say that apprentices
improved products or service quality
74%
say that they improved productivity
78%
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26. The Need for Change
Social &
Demographic
Change
Greater
flexibility and
adaptability
Re-skilling of
older workers
Growing
Inequality
Alternative to
higher
education
Improve social
mobility
Global
Challenges
Greener and
low carbon
goods and
services
Supporting
manufacturing
and
construction
industries
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27. Let's discuss…
How are apprenticeships beneficial to the employer and the
apprentice?
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