iCQ – A view of funding changes and trailblazers Andy Tait 18 November 2016

iCQ – an overview of who we are (now) An Ofqual accredited RQF Awarding Organisation Sectors include general business, finance, logistics, retail, service enterprises, hospitality, health and social care and more Over 200 regulated qualifications Most qualifications are funded

iLearner – an overview iCQ’s integrated, browser-based learner and funding data management system

iLearner – key functions and tools Manage learner evidence Conduct external and Internal Quality Assurance (on line / real time) Identify gaps in evidence Record assessment activities, feedback and time e-Portfolio Learner Management Track learner progress against target dates Identify learners (and assessors) behind schedule Complete all good practice documentation on screen (ILP, reviews, diagnostics, unit allocation)

iLearner – key functions and tools On screen ILR and unique learner interview significantly reduces funding administration time Manage multiple contracts and sub-contracts Ensure SASE compliance Funding Management Map company L&D programmes to qualifications using iLearner Add assessment activities and create learner workbooks Mapping & Activities

Tailoring iLearner to our customers needs iLearner can be ‘skinned’ to reflect our customers’ website styles All users can login to iLearner via our customers’ website or intranet Our customers can add additional fields to iLearner to record the data they need (and report on those fields) iCQ certificates can include our customers’ logos

Transparent pricing iCQ pricing recognises that funding is paid in instalments – so our prices are end loaded (supporting cash flow) Our iLearner registration includes registration for as many qualifications as the learner needs - ever (supporting progression) Certificates - pay on completion – for achievers only When iCQ need to increase prices (not every year) – we generally give 12 months notice

Transparent pricing iLearner £20.00* Certificates Levels 1 – 3 Employability £10.00 Knowledge £22.00 Competence £38.00 Combined £60.00 iLearner £20.00* Centre approval pa £500.00* (includes iLearner training) *+VAT

Transparent pricing iLearner £20.00* Certificates Levels 4 + Employability £10.00 Knowledge £30.00 Competence £45.00 Combined £75.00 iLearner £20.00* Centre approval pa £500.00* (includes iLearner training) *+VAT

Transparent pricing iLearner £20.00* Other Functions Multiple Choice £0.00 Private Standards £0.00 Learning Content £0.00 Mapping, Activities £0.00 iLearner £20.00* *+VAT

The future - trailblazer standards (TS) TS will replace existing apprenticeship frameworks (by 2020?) TS and Assessment Plans are written by employers and approved by BIS TS are usually 2 pages long and include Knowledge and understanding Skills Behaviours

Trailblazer standards (TS) All TS include an independent end point assessment (EPA) EPA must be conducted by an approved assessment organisation Apprentices will be graded, where possible Maths and English (Functional Skills or GCSE) a requirement Minimum 12 months duration and a minimum 20% off-the-job training

A Trailblazer standard Extract from Hospitality Team Member

Assessment Plan Process for Hospitality Team Member Activities can be completed in any order as long as professional discussion is last 90 minutes Multiple choice questions On demand test 3 hours Working in own department covering range of skills expected for the role Practical observation Research an issue / opportunity to improve the department – e.g. way of working, respond to customer feedback Present findings and recommendation Project and presentation Structured discussion Apprentice, Employer and Assessor Brings the assessment phase to a close Professional discussion

Trailblazers Existing frameworks are being phased out and replaced by TS This should be completed by 2020? We have – Trailblazer standards Trailblazer assessment plans Approved standards are available at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apprenticeship- standards-ready-for-delivery Qualifications are generally not included in the new apprenticeships

Trailblazer delivery EPA must be conducted by an approved assessment organisation Providers can contract with employers to deliver training Providers cannot deliver training and EAP to the same employer Employers can be providers or an assessment organisation (Providers will also provide assessment and support to apprentices on an ongoing basis)

Employer levy 2% of employers will pay the levy Levy collected from April 2017 Levy collected by HMRC through PAYE Source: Keith Smith, Director, Levy Implementation, DAS

Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) will manage the levy Top up Government Training Provider Employer Receive training for apprentice Claim funding from SFA The objectives: Employer control and simplicity The objectives: Training provider provides assurance and management / forecasting information The objectives: Get the machinery right to provide a quality service while protecting public purse “Double lock” HMRC collect levy (PAYE) Employ Apprentice Offer apprenticeship training Price agreed with employer Timely data on training Pay for training with account balance Employer has online account Provide training to apprentice Check training to employer account Pay provider Register with SFA (Ofsted) Employer and Provider Identity Assurance Pass data on levy payments from HMRC to BIS Unused balance expires Source: Keith Smith, Director, Levy Implementation, DAS

How TS and the levy (should) work Providers must be on the Register of Apprenticeship Training Providers Providers will have contracts with employers and ancillary agreement with SFA Employer contribution from levy or co-investment for non-levy payers Provider payments released by ‘double lock’ – employer commitment / monthly data return Source: Keith Smith, Director, Levy Implementation, DAS

iCQ – an overview of our (trailblazer) future iCQ will be an End Point Assessment Organisation for trailblazer apprenticeship standards iCQ will support training providers collect data (required for SfA) and manage the apprentices learning journey using iLearner

The iCQ trailblazer solution Pre-delivery Learner diagnostics Learner journey Learner management End Point Assessment

Pre-learning delivery Map large employer programmes to the standard(s) Review mapping with iCQ iCQ add mapping to iLearner

Learner diagnostics – using iLearner Skills Scan – to identify strengths / weaknesses Diagnostic tests (multiple choice) as appropriate

Learner journey – using iLearner Add learning resources Add milestone assessment activities Set-up bespoke multiple choice tests for employers

Learner management – using iLearner Manage trainers and learner reviews Manage funding returns to SfA Schedule / record gateway and EPA planning meetings

End point assessment – delivered and recorded on iLearner Multiple choice test / portfolio PD, project, observation, other - recorded by assessor Internal quality assurance and grading

The iCQ complete solution Pre-delivery Learner diagnostics Learner journey Learner management End Point Assessment

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