Apprenticeships – an alternative route Wendy Miller and Nicola Jones

Apprenticeship Levy In April 2017 the Apprenticeship Levy came into place This means that every employer with an annual wage bill over £3 million pays 0.5% of it to pay for apprenticeships For instance, the University of Sheffield will pay £1.3 million annually We have set up an Apprenticeship Steering Group and Apprenticeship Project Group to develop a strategy for developing and improving apprenticeship provision across the institution, with a view to maximising use of the levy. Our focus is on the employment of apprenticeships.

Current developments The University of Sheffield is developing apprenticeships There is a structure in place for the University as a training provider to deliver apprenticeship training The Management School will be offering Level 7 apprenticeships in Advanced Manufacturing Management from January 2018 Nursing and Midwifery will be offering apprenticeships from Levels 3 to 6, in various nursing roles, from January 2018 There is a separate governance structure in place for the University as a training provider to deliver apprenticeship training.

AMRC Training Centre http://www.amrctraining.co.uk/apprenticeships Into practice – an established apprenticeship programme. AMRC is part of the University of Sheffield and was set up to solve manufacturing problems for industry. It helps manufacturers of any size to become more competitive by introducing advanced techniques, technologies and processes. Video – play if time? Manufacturers then started asking us for help to fill the skills gap. Building opened in January 2013 The AMRC Training Centre provides training in the practical and academic skills that engineering / manufacturing companies need to compete globally, from apprenticeship through to higher education. http://www.amrctraining.co.uk/apprenticeships

Apprenticeships Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study. As an apprentice you will: Work alongside experienced staff Gain job-specific skills Earn a wage and holiday pay Time for study related to your role They typically last between 1 and 6 years Foundation degrees and degrees

Progression AMRC deliver - Advanced Apprenticeship – Level 3 Higher Apprenticeships 4/5 Degree Apprenticeships 6

HE Pathways Onwards Year 4 Year 3 Year 1 & 2 Entry requirements: A level grade B or higher in Mathematics and Physics / Design Technology Or BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering grade MM or Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering grade MMM or higher. Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering. Year 1 & 2 Level 4 & 5 Foundation degree Year 3 Level 6 Bachelors’ degree Year 4 Level 7 Masters’ degree Onwards Level 8 PhD or EngD HNC or Foundation Degree

Manufacturing apprenticeships Work towards achieving engineering technician or incorporated technician status Learn advanced skills Complete an Level 4 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Manufacture Complete a relevant degree Foundation degrees and degrees – three pathways currently. Pathways Mechanical Manufacture Manufacturing Technology Maintenance Engineering

Three-way relationship Student AMRC Training Centre Employer

Benefits No student loan Students already in employment Taught by practising engineers from a variety of backgrounds Based at the AMRC Content developed with employer input Academic learning will complement and enhance existing vocational experience Maturity of students and self-direction Strong link between taught material and practical application Variety of teaching methods interspersed with labs and field trips Utilisation of latest learning technology Small group tuition

Challenges High workload Employers’ expectations Less contact time Autonomy of learning Not full immersion in university life

Flipped Learning http://www.amrctraining.co.uk/degree-apprenticeships 1. By what model are the academic programmes taught? 2. How are the foundation degrees delivered? We asked you to answer the following questions from the web site Ask audience the questions to discuss – flipped learning model

Aims Flipped in every respect! The Foundation Degree using the ‘flipped classroom’ pedagogy provides an alternative route to nurture talent and develop abilities to degree level in a way that is appropriate and relevant for employment in manufacturing and more accessible for able students who have not taken the conventional route into university. More time for discussion problem solving Flipped in every respect!

Contact time teaching methods

Online teaching methods

Common first year FdEng/BEng Manufacturing Technology   Mathematics Thread Electrical & Systems Thread Manufacturing & Materials Thread Mechanical Science Thread Design Thread Engineering Practice Thread Common Level 4 / Year 1 (Understanding) †Mathematics for Engineering (to include some Statistics) †Electrical Engineering and Instrumentation †Manufacturing Processes and Materials Engineering †Fundamentals of Engineering Science †Mechanical Design and CAD/CAM †Professional and Engineering Practice Delivered by Management †Operations Management (10) (100% CW) (20) (20/80% CW/EX) (50/50% CW/EX) (100% CW) (10)

Entry requirements Apply directly to the Training Centre, not UCAS BB at A level to include a mathematical related subject, science, technology or additional mathematical based subject BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering MM or above Sufficient maths ability, assessed by the AMRC Foundation degrees and degrees

Admissions process AMRC assessment centre Interview with Lecturers Maths diagnostic exercise Interviews with employers

Feedback from current students “The feedback and the tutorials are hugely beneficial in helping me to plan my studies and revision.” “Online content helps students to manage time and digest learning in a busy schedule.” “The course itself is interesting, the tutors are great and very helpful, the facilities and learning equipment is very useful.” “I enjoy the semi distance learning nature of the course.”

More feedback “As a further note I strongly believe the "flipped" style of learning is the way forward especially for myself as I find the ability to "drop in" to content as and when possible better for myself as my time management is rather good. I may find it useful if audio only files were available for some of the qualitative modules. This would mean I could access these when I am out and about i.e. in the car or through headphones.” In the background whilst apprentice discusses their experience.

Thank you and any questions?