Nigel Pearson Cheryl Holmstrom Enterprise & Innovation University of Sunderland

Degree Apprenticeships Under Apprenticeship reforms Apprenticeship Standards are replacing Apprenticeship Frameworks New Standards can be to Degree Level (level 6); Masters Level (level 7) or PHD Level (level 8) Standards are developed by Trailblazer groups made up of employers, universities, and professional bodies Over 170 Trailblazers currently developing over 400 standards. Over 40% are higher / degree level 246 standards have been published UoS currently involved with a number of trailblazers CH Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Degree Apprenticeships Degree apprenticeships integrate academic study with practical application in the workplace Apprentices are full-time employees that spend 20% of their time ‘off-the-job’ Cost effective way to acquire the latest industry skills and knowledge Offers apprentices the opportunity to achieve a full bachelors or masters degree Suitable for new and existing staff Programmes can be tailored to meet the needs of employers CH Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Current UoS Products Degree Apprenticeships Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship BA (Hons) Management and Leadership Practice BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions CH Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Chartered Manager The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship offers the triple guarantee of a degree, on-the-job experience and CMI chartered manager status Who is it for? Managers, Senior Managers, Head of Department, Operations Manager; Aspiring managers Typical entry requirements 280 tariff points from 2 A Levels or equivalent Significant prior experience / learning Fees Standard Fee £27,000 CH Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Digital and Technology Solutions The D & TS Apprenticeship offers a work based full degree in software engineering. Who is it for? Those working in…business analysis; solutions development network infrastructure; data, cyber security etc. Typical entry requirements Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include three ‘A’ levels, including maths, although some employers will accept other relevant qualifications or experience or recruit on attitude and aptitude. Fees Standard Fee £27,000 Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Products in Development Level 6 User Experience Design Nursing (Adult; Learning Disability; Mental Health) Engineering Health Care Science Practice ( Blood, Infection, Cellular, Genetic Science also Cardiac physiology and Audiology) Level 7 Strategic Leadership Cyber Security CH Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Why University of Sunderland? Reputation ‘Silver’ status in the Teaching Excellence Framework Research led curriculum Academic delivery staff hold minimum Level 7 qualification Delivery staff skilled in working with industry, with industry experience High level of critical thinking and analysis Transferrable skills as well as actual knowledge High levels of student satisfaction NP Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Why University of Sunderland? Facilities/Service Apprenticeship Hub providing account management State of the art facilities such as: Informatics centre with UX and Gaming Labs; Media Centre; Living Lab Healthcare Simulation VLE Canvas and online access to resources Functional skills testing facilities (on and off-site) Student support services including: Employability Support Counselling Disability Support Childcare Health and Well-Being IT Support Library Resources NP Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Why University of Sunderland? Employer Engagement Track record of working with industry Enterprise & Innovation Directorate dedicated to working with business. Work with a range of organisations including BBC, SKY, Hitachi, Accenture, NHS Trust, IBM, Yahoo, Nissan Europe, various Police forces, BT and Npower. Academic involvement in a number of trailblazers Strong reputation for successfully delivering CPD and higher degree apprenticeships Extensive experience of working with SME’s – currently engaged with over 200 on our ERDF scheme Programmes developed in partnership with Industry Not aiming to be the biggest, just the best!! NP Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Delivery Model Range of delivery models including: On and Off campus Block release Day release Potentially distance/blended learning Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Process NP Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Organisation Needs Assessment ILR Generated Produce individual learning Plan and support Agree Payment Plan & Schedule Health & Safety Checks Identify End Point Assessor Agree the Employer Contract Complete Apprentice Agreements/Statements Complete Employer Incentive Claim Form Employer Gathers Apprentice Information Apprentice Information to UoS Initial Assessment, Eligibility & Quals. Check Student Record Created Online Enrolment by Apprentice Issue of Campus Card NP Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

Additional Benefits of Working with UoS ERDF Graduate Internship Scheme – Get in quick!!! Ends Aug 18 Currently £5k toward Grad recruitment (min 12 month salary on £17k+) Open to eligible SME’s Student / Graduate Placements Short Term placements Non SME’s can access Graduates into Enterprise (Jan to Mar) Knowledge Transfer Partnerships 12-36 month project 2/3 of project cost funded if SME ½ Project cost if larger co. Potential for R & D tax credits Graduate supported by Academic Business Incubators and Premises Hope Street Xchange Enterprise Place NP Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships

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