Higher and Degree Apprenticeships University of Kent Emma Kelly, Business Development Manager Centre for Higher and Degree Apprenticeships V1.0 To change the footer on every slide: 1. On the menu go to Insert > Header and Footer… 2. Select the Footer checkbox and enter the footer text in the accompanying text box 3. Click “Apply to All”

What are Higher and Degree Apprenticeships? Intermediate Apprenticeship – Level 2 Equivalent to GCSE’s Advanced Apprenticeship – Level 3 Equivalent to A Levels Higher Apprenticeships – Level 4 & 5 Equivalent of a higher national certificate or foundation degree Degree Apprenticeships – Level 6 & 7 Equivalent of a bachelor's degree or master’s degree

What is included within a HDA? Apprenticeship Standard (job role must map) Core requirements: Knowledge Skills Behaviours Specific knowledge and skills requirements with individual disciplines Qualifications English & Mathematics Professional Recognition End Point assessment/Integrated Degree

Overview of a degree apprenticeship

What HDA’s are already in existence? Currently 59 Higher or Degree apprenticeships 31 at Level 4 7 at Level 5 16 at Level 6 5 at Level 7 A further 45 HDA’s in development Increasing by 2 or 3 every coupe of weeks at present – out of 45 in development – 16 x L4, 6 x L5, 20 x L6, 3 x L7

Institutional strategy - CHDA Centre facilitates the delivery of high quality higher and degree apprenticeships: advise on apprenticeship standards. react to market demand. provide QA support. manage contractual aspects (including recruitment). manage learner data. manage financials (levy advice). manage competency and behaviour components of each apprenticeship. advise on delivery formats. manage academic schools – to deliver high quality degree programme.

Process of providing apprenticeships Business development (employer not learner). Significant contractual aspects and mapping exercises. Administration of complex financials. Management / monitoring of competency and behaviors. Delivering degree.

What support do you get from the University? Employer Clear outline of apprenticeship programme Recruitment service if desired Support and guidance Regular visits to support competence and behaviours Assistance with financials Apprentice: Similar experience to that of a traditional university student Personal Tutor Access to Library Student support services IT support Residential visits

University of Kent Apprenticeships Name of Apprenticeship Level Length Related Programme Laboratory Scientist Degree (level 4-6) Five Years BSc (Hons) in Applied Bioscience OR BSc (Hons) in Applied Chemical Sciences Higher (level 4-5) Three years FdSc in Applied Bioscience OR FdSc in Applied Chemical Sciences Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Higher (level 4) 18 months Certificate in Finance and Accounting Chartered Manager Five years BSc (Hons) in Management Operations/Departmental Manager 15 months FdSc in Management Junior Management Consultant Certificate in Management

Future strategy Assisting employers in development of new apprenticeship standards to which we can provide degree programmes. Development of degree programmes to satisfy the requirements of new apprenticeship standards that map to our areas of expertise. Listening to employers.

Future offerings and University expertise Social Work Healthcare (Associate / Practitioner) Cyber security / Digital Industries Architecture / Planning Data Analyst Arts, Heritage and Culture Manager Clinical Trials / CRA Academic Professional Charity Fund Professional Rehabilitation Retail Manager Future offerings and University expertise

Enquiries: Emma Kelly e.Kelly@kent.ac.uk 07715 213064