1 Embedding SfL in Waste Management Presentation to: Embedded Curriculum Development Event 20 June 2007 Dr L W Strong WAMITAB Director General Embedding Skills for Life in London Local Authorities

2 Scope of Presentation Scale of problem Challenges WAMITAB ‘embedded’ approach Key success factors Meeting industry’s needs

3 Scale of problem … ’there are around 65,000 people in our industry who have not yet achieved a Level 2 in literacy and numeracy’. Source: EUSkills Research..’this creates barriers to learning and qualifications for front-line and back- office staff, supervisors and managers in the public and private sectors’.. Source: WAMITAB

4 Challenges Industry Individuals Employers Demography and current skillbase Technology and rising skill levels Fears and sensitivities Peer pressure Commitment Workplace SfL delivery Engaging and retaining learners

5 WAMITAB Approach IT WAMITAB ‘embedded’ workbooks b&ksb workbooks Hard copy for IA, D and ILP Computer software Initial assessment Diagnostic and ILP ‘Hybrid Model’ ‘Taught’ sessions and interactive exercises/tasks

6 WAMITAB ‘embedded’ Workbooks Sector specific WBL Well received by adults Provide 100% of K & U for the NVQ Tailored to suit employer Link between NVQ units and the embedded curriculum Provides progressions towards NVQ

7 Key success factors C ommitment C onvenient C onfidential C omprehensive C ompetence Learner Confidence Employer Satisfaction

8 Meeting Industry’s Needs Tried and tested - Northampton B C Initiated - Sutton Borough Council Interested – other London Boroughs, LSC South West, Wakefield Council, WM companies Programme roll-out -ISWP programme - WAMITAB resources - Local delivery network