ColegauCymru Conference Thursday 26 th May 2011 ‘Leading Apprenticeships’ Nick Tyson Director of Engineering & the Built Environment

Background: Excellent Employer Links. Understanding the Frameworks. Excellent Links with the Sector Skills Councils. Infrastructure in place to support Apprenticeships.

Engineering Modern Apprenticeships Supply Chain Logistics Apprenticeships Support for learning difficulties through “Identification of Need” and BKSB Business Administration – NVQ3/4 Assessor & Verifier Training Management programmes & NVQs Outward bound programme – Essential Skills Adult Engineering Apprenticeships Pathways to Apprenticeship – support Work Experience Shared Apprenticeships Employer Links & programmes developed: UfI-Learndirect Centres Adult Basic Skills Intercultural Competencies Prog. – “Leonardo” Project HE provsions – HNC S and Foundation Degrees 4 th yr Apprenticeship Programme IT apprentices A350 CQFW Training Project Business Improvement Techniques

Understanding the Frameworks – Example A350 CQFW Project: Foundation Apprenticeship / Apprenticeship / Higher Apprenticeship. (SASW) – Knowledge and excellent attainment standards apprenticeship frameworks – Management. – Operate Industry Standard Equipment and Practices (SQCDP) Constantly changing regulations, new technology, equipment development and human resources influence future education and training needs. Range of in-house specialist programmes. – keeping employees up to current industry standards; – investing in training to maintain competitiveness; – recognising and accrediting skills gained; – encouraging employees to update and/or improve skills and knowledge, progress and indeed take Credit with them when they move on (internally and externally).

Excellent Links with SSC’s: Pathways to Apprenticeship model. Shared Apprenticeship model.

Support “adult” training initiatives - CQFW “Basic Skills Employer Pledge” … initiatives – Principal Learning Deeside BIT programmes Employer Engagement team. Employer Meetings. Pre-apprenticeship / Shared App programmes Additional involvement in HEA (Foundation Degrees) Infrastructure in place to support Apprenticeships

Business Improvement Techniques – An inclusive model for all apprenticeship frameworks?: Modules based on same units as the VRQ & aligned with QCF units Exercises designed for business benefit and evidence generation Delivered at point of use Programme toolbox designed to help application of learning and evidence generation

Business Improvement Techniques – An inclusive model for all apprenticeship frameworks: Headland Agro ChemicalsSaltney Vion FoodsDeeside AirbusBroughton TRBSt.Asaph NicePakFlint IMCWrexham Metal ImprovementsDeeside SharpWrexham Daily CerDeeside ICWWrexham Tetra PakWrexham ComtekDeeside

CPD of Deeside College staff at all levels and linked key results shared by all. Keeping up with product and process technologies. – eg Sharp UK PV Cells. “Apprentice 2015”? Other developments

ColegauCymru Conference Thursday 26 th May 2011 ‘Leading Apprenticeships’ Open discussion