This document provides information for an induction day at Swansea ITeC on March 11th 2015. It outlines the morning and afternoon sessions which will include introductions, an overview of the framework, registration, literacy/numeracy assessments and unit selection. It also provides details about Swansea ITeC, the duration of the apprenticeship program, qualifications, absence policies, health and safety procedures, and contact information for the Welsh Government department of education and skills.

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Welcome to Swansea ITeC
Induction Day –
11th March 2015
Stella Elphick and Mair Havard
Training Development Manager and IT Assessors

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Contents
Morning Session
– Introduction to Swansea ITeC
Afternoon Session
– Group introductions
– Framework outline presentation
– Registration and completion of WG paperwork
– Literacy / Numeracy Initial Assessment (ForSkills)
– Units selection and ePortfolio
– Introduction to Moodle
Subject to time

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About Us
• Established 1984
• Became a limited company 1996
• Provided Government Funded Training, since 1984
• Commercial Training for SME’s and larger organisations
• Provide ICT Products and Services to SME’s, Schools and
Government Sectors
• Part of Skills Academy Wales Consortium
“The Aim of Swansea ITeC is to be regarded by
all our stakeholders as their lead supplier of
ICT Products, Services and Training”

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Duration of Programme
Start Date of Programme: 11th March 2015
Target End Date of Programme: 9th March 2016
Key: Progression at
earliest appropriate opportunity

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Foundation Apprenticeship
Foundation Apprenticeship
Business & Administration Level 2
Diploma in Business Administration
Level 2 – 45 Credits ICT Systems & Principles
Level 2 - 12 Credits
Diploma in ICT Professional Competence Level 2 –
48 Credits
Employee Rights and
Responsibilities
Portfolio
ESW Information and
Communication
Technology
Minimum Level 1
ESW Application of
Number
Minimum Level 1
ESW Communication
Minimum Level 1
Foundation Apprenticeship
IT Practitioner Level 2
Employee Rights and
Responsibilities
Portfolio
ESW Information and
Communication
Technology
Minimum Level 1
ESW Application of
Number
Minimum Level 1
ESW Communication
Minimum Level 1

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Absence and Sickness
Learners are reminded that if they cannot attend the
workplace for any reason, in addition to workplace
procedure, then they also need to:
– Telephone ITeC with the reason, before 9.30 am
– Either on the main ITeC number: 01792 464561
– Or the freephone number: 0800 083 1464
– A phone call must be made on each day of absence

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DfES (Welsh Government)
• This programme is part financed by European Social Fund
(ESF) through the Welsh Government (WG)
• Committed to providing a quality service
• Can be contacted if learners are not satisfied with their
learning experience
• DfES is the Department for Education and Skills (within WG)

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Health and Safety
In addition to the Health and Safety training supplied
by your workplace, Swansea ITeC have a duty of
care to our learners
• Making your workplace safe and without risks to health
• Providing adequate welfare facilities
• Giving you the information, instruction, training and
supervision necessary for your health and safety
• Regular checks through reviews and monitoring visits

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Any Questions?Thank you for your time