Modern Apprenticeship Review Employer Meeting 9 th August 2005

Agenda Introductions Overview of MAIG requirements Proposed changes for MA content Proposed changes for MA entry Changes in registration procedures A.O.C.B. Close

MA’s in Scotland Currently 6000 registered in Scotland Total of 4200 undertook the 5 th framework In Hospitality 3900 in Travel 300 Achievement is around 37 % 30% of males achieved – 45% of females achieved the full framework Chef is the most popular route, followed by food and drink service Exemptions account for about 15% of entries now

MAIG Overview Modern Apprenticeship Implementation Group Has a broad role on issues within Apprenticeships Sets policy on Apprenticeships in Scotland Enforces framework adherence Sits once a month to review MA Frameworks Representatives from Enterprise Network, SSC's, and Training

MAIG Requirements The Approval process Justification / rationale for Framework Consultation Improving completion rates Improving access Building capacity Continuous review and progression General information

Approval of Frameworks Co-ordination with English and Welsh Frameworks Developing a new Scottish Framework Re-approval of an existing Scottish Framework Third Party Evidence Duration of Approval De-Approving Approval process

Justification / rationale What should / can be included in the framework? SVQ level 3 Core Skills Other Qualifications Technical certificates Optional Outcomes Languages

Consultation SSC’s must consult widely with: Industry Education Training Providers Qualifications Authorities / Awarding Bodies Careers Organisations Key stakeholders (Enterprise / Executive)

Improving completion SSC's must: Evaluate reasons for non-completion Develop a strategy for improving completion Must demonstrate that there is sufficient quality capacity to deliver the MA Must consider its’ role in the quality of delivery Present evidence that these strategies will work and have been consulted on.

MA Review Proposals

Content New route for SVQ 3 and 4 combination SVQ 3 will remain main outcome Exemption will still apply for those that meet exemption criteria Additional VQ units will be optional Introducing “industry awards” specific to routes – i.e. Servewise Plus.

For discussion Overview 3 / 4 Combination 3 remains main outcome Exemption to continue Additional units to become optional New industry awards Questions Do you agree with these? What issues do you think there might be? Do you think there will be uptake? Is there capacity to deliver new qualifications? Anything else we should be looking at?

Improving retention Access to MA via CV only One years relevant industry experience or 6 months relevant accredited training – to access MA Providers need to demonstrate acceptable results and to achieve a minimum level of framework achievement. Code of Practice for training providers - compulsory Introduce Best practice annual forum – compulsory

Improving retention Standard guidance on recruitment Standard guidance on induction LECs can audit SSC paperwork Exit reports – all accredited achievement is recorded by the provider and sent to People 1 st for collation Providers failing to deliver any element of the revised programme, People 1 st to retain the right to refuse / remove centre approval

For discussion Access to MA via CV only One years relevant industry experience or 6 months relevant accredited training – to access MA Providers need to demonstrate acceptable results and to achieve a minimum level of framework achievement. Code of Practice for training providers - compulsory Introduce Best practice annual forum – compulsory Standard guidance on recruitment Standard guidance on induction LECs can audit SSC paperwork Exit reports – all accredited achievement is recorded by the provider and sent to People 1 st for collation Providers failing to deliver any element of the revised programme, People 1 st to retain the right to refuse / remove centre approval Do you agree with these? What issues do you think there might be? What other areas do you thin we should be looking at? Do you see these making the impacts required? Anything else?

Registration of Candidates Registration of candidates will be on-line People 1 st will administer the new systems in partnership with SE / HiE People 1 st will produce quarterly figures on achievements (including units) and candidate progress for SE / HiE People 1st will continue to offer specialised assistance to providers on Modern Apprenticeship issues via the web and ‘phone

For discussion Registration of candidates will be on-line People 1 st will administer the new systems in partnership with SE / HiE People 1 st will produce quarterly figures on achievements (including units) and candidate progress for SE / HiE People 1st will continue to offer specialised assistance to providers on Modern Apprenticeship issues via the web and ‘phone Do you agree with these? What issues do you think there might be? What other areas do you thin we should be looking at? Do you see these making the impacts required? Anything else?

Methodology Steering Group Five focus groups Employers Further Education Training Providers Stakeholders Awarding Bodies Chair of each focus group sits on steering group

Methodology Wide consultation with each group. All returns will be discussed by focus / steering group No element is sacred! All inclusions/exclusions based solely on returns / evidenced demand Submit framework to MAIG in October Three month approval process Introduce framework in December 2005

Contact Details Marc Robertson HLTT Consulting Sten House Tweedside Newtown St. Boswells Roxburghshire TD6 0PQ T: M: E: W: