Business Growth Through Apprenticeships Tony Pitchford – BCS Key Account Manager - Apprenticeships November 2017

Business growth through apprenticeships What do the new apprenticeship standards look like? What apprenticeships are available in the IT and Digital Industry? How to get started as an employer How does this help my business?

Meet Alex…. First Apprentice in England to complete the new IT & Digital Standards Graded ‘outstanding’ through independent assessment by BCS Exemplary record in work, reflected by his employer’s reference Left school with no GCSEs – only a couple of BTECs (incl. IT). Found a drive and passion for learning through an NVQ in business and went into IT Presented with his certificate by Andy Burnham, major of Manchester, at Smarter Business Tech Live Nov 2017 En route to an on-site job for a client, downloaded an instruction manual for a Bulgarian-made laser rig. Ran it through Google Translate and corrected it. Used this to help him complete the job. Emailed manual to client, manager and manufacturer for future reference.

How do I find my own Alex….? This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

Getting started Define the role Find a provider Agree the standard, additional content and timescale Negotiate the price and EPA Start the recruitment process

Apprenticeships in IT & Digital Infrastructure Technician (level 3) Network Engineer Software Developer Software Development Technician (level 3) Digital Marketer (level 3) Cyber Intrusion Analyst Cyber Security Tester Cyber Security Analyst Unified Communications Technician Unified Communications Trouble-shooter Data Analyst IS Business Analyst Technical Salesperson (level 3) Level 3 = 2 A-Levels (approx.) Level 4 = 1st year of a degree/HND (approx.)

The new apprenticeship standards Around 28,500 apprentices on new standards Infrastructure Technician is one of the most popular standards 1,560 starts 75% are registered with BCS BCS – the Chartered Institute for IT is an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) Over 60 colleges, training providers and employer-providers working with BCS The first end-point assessments in IT & Digital were assessed by BCS

Training for growth Fill skills gaps Low cost/zero cost recruitment NMAW salary option – Currently £3.50 per hour Access to a non-IT graduate market All ages and experience levels Gain accreditation and skills in your teams CPD for existing staff ROI on the investment Designed by employers BCS membership (%) and RITTech registration

How does it work? 10% contribution to training Apprenticeship Levy Non-Levy companies Salary bill of £3m+ Monthly contribution through PAYE Ringfenced 24 month deadline 10% top-up Payment is direct to provider Contract with EPAO (e.g. BCS) from Sept 2018 10% contribution to training 90% funding contribution Negotiate rate with provider Payment evidence required up front Contract with EPAO (e.g. BCS) from Sept 2020

The role of the employer Employ the apprentice Sign the Apprenticeship Agreement Allow the apprentice a breadth of experience Provide a detailed reference/statement Progression/full employment opportunities

What will the apprentice do? Summative Portfolio Vendor / professional certificates BCS Knowledge Modules Standard & Occupational Brief

Summative Portfolio Interview Project Employer Reference Assessment

… definition, please! Summative Portfolio – a collection of evidence and reports based on real work undertaken by the apprentice. It should be a summary of the very best work they have produced. Employer reference – a detailed reference explaining who the apprentice works with, how they approach tasks and their behaviour in the workplace. Synoptic Project – This is often a simulation of a typical work-based task set by the EPAO. Projects enable the apprentice to demonstrate: the application of knowledge and skills to meet the project outcomes the approach to planning and completion of the task the application of the relevant behaviours Interview – arguably the most important aspect of the process. Assessors from the EPAO review all the information provided above with the apprentice.

Building apprenticeships into your growth strategy New starts Skills Levy

Useful links BCS Apprenticeship site National Apprenticeship Service Tees Valley Learning Provider Network The Apprenticeship Levy Levy paying employers – The Digital Account Service ALL Apprenticeship Standards

Get in touch! Tony Pitchford AMBCS Key Account Manager - Apprenticeships BCS Learning & Development Limited First Floor, Block D, North Star House, North Star Avenue, Swindon SN2 1FA Tel: +44 (0) 7825 596308  |  Direct Dial: +44 (0) 1793 417452 (x7452) tony.pitchford@bcs.uk  |  www.bcs.org @tonypitchford tonypitchford