Strand 3 Initial Assessment Commissioned and funded byOrganised by

Traineeships Staff Support Programme Traineeship Staff Support Tool and Eligibility App

Karen Taylor – Work based & Commercial Training Manager, Bedford College Mike Collett – Director, Schemeta – developed a range of toolkits including Ready4Off for further education

The outputs An online self-assessment tool Resources including videos and case studies Mobiles apps for potential trainees to judge eligibility

Model Four main sections – Start here – Delivery model – Work placements – Learner destinations Each section has a set of categories or variables Each category has a set of statements Vulnerable and excluded groups are dealt with as a dimension

How to use the tool Staff can self-assess current practices in Traineeships Contextualised links to resources to aid understanding of good practice Staff can identify gaps, record evidence and monitor progress Generate a report and action plan Work in groups

Resources Case studies from providers and employers Videos Contextualised links to TSSP resources Links to external resources

Eligibility Applications often come from learners who do not qualify for a traineeship.. despite the criteria being published The criteria can be difficult to understand Not everyone finds websites and documents easy to access So..

Eligibility App... a mobile app for Apple iOS and Android devices To be used by prospective trainees The Traineeship Eligibility app – provide a simple way for someone to decide if they are eligible for a traineeship – be targeted at potential trainees to help them ascertain their eligibility for a traineeship – take into account several factors – link to useful next steps, even if not eligible

Try it! Why not use the tool and provide feedback. Thanks