1. Sector Update: Construction, Building Services & Utilities
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Sector Update: Construction, Building Services & Utilities
Presenter: Gabriel Staples
Sector Manager, Construction
November 2017
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2. Agenda 1 Aims of this Session 2 Qualification Development Update
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Agenda
1 Aims of this Session
2 Qualification Development Update
3 Government & Regulatory Reform
4 Apprenticeships Focus

3. Poll Who do you represent?
Private Training Provider [ ]
FE College [ ]
Employer [ ]
Other [ ]

4. Poll Are you currently a Pearson customer?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
No but looking to become one [ ]

5. Poll What type of Construction Provision do you Deliver?
Work Based Learning (Apprenticeships, NVQ) [ ]
Full Time Provision (e.g. BTEC) [ ]
Both of the above [ ]

6. Aims of the Session
For Colleges and Private Training Providers delivering, or intending to deliver, Pearson qualifications in construction
To update on changes to existing products and services in Construction and the launch of new products
To inform our customers of external reform and to show Pearson’s approach and response
Including..
NVQ,
BTEC (Full and Part Time provision)
SASE apprenticeships
Reformed ‘trailblazer apprenticeships
Entry/ Level 1 and pre-apprenticeship

7. Qualification Update

8. Qualification Updates
Incremental Change
Current Projects
Due for completion
Early
601/4293/5 – Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations & Civil Engineering Services – Construction Operations
601/6181/4 – Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations & Civil Engineering Services – Roadbuilding
601/6179/6 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Construction Operations & Civil Engineering Services – Highways Maintenance
600/3259/5 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations
601/6183/8 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Cladding Occupations
601/4297/2 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi Trade Repair & Refurbishment Operations
601/6023/8 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Wood Occupations
601/6182/6 – Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Site Logistics Operations
600/9084/4 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations & Rigging
600/9375/4 - Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations & Rigging
600/9091/1 - Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations
601/6021/4 Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Demolition
601/6020/2 Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in specialist Concrete Operations

9. Qualification Updates
BTEC L1 Award in Health and Safety in a Construction Environment
Revised unit approved by working group, note the inclusion of two new assessment criteria:
Will include amended assessment guidance.
New spec and assessment workbook to follow shortly (aiming for Dec 17)

10. Qualification Updates – Assessment Strategies
New Consolidated Assessment Strategies for NVQ
From August 2017: minor change to incorporate new requirements for Thermal Insulation – occupational competence of assessors
From January 2018: A separate Plant Operations and Controlling Lifting Operations Assessment Strategy introduced; new requirements for workplace evidence & skills tests for experienced workers
Plant / Lifting Centres should still use Dec 2016 version until 01/01/18 which contains Plant/ Lifting annexes
Versions uploaded to our Construction qualifications site, but also available here:

11. Qualification Updates
For
Extending all quals approaching review date
These extensions allow continued use in SASE apprenticeships
..and inclusion in reformed frameworks, where they meet the standards
‘Total Qualification Time’ being assigned to all quals from 2018 (Ofqual requirement)
Selected qualification withdrawals are planned by end of 2018, where demand is low

12. New qualifications - BTEC L2 Technicals from 2018
To meet DFE Technical Certificate measures & graded P/M/D
Designed with employers and industry bodies, for 16+ learners to enter specific construction employment/ apprenticeships
Instil ‘work readiness’ behaviour & attitudes, develop technical skill
Mapped to emerging Trailblazer Standards
Aligned to Professional Body- approved CBE curriculum and underpinning knowledge & skill of NOS where applicable*
*simulated performance not assessed in workplace

13. Level 2 Technicals – in detail
Three qualifications for three trades:
‘Technical Diplomas’ in Carpentry, Brickwork, Painting & Decorating
‘Investigating Approaches..’ – Develop knowledge & understanding of methodology, materials, quantities, interpreting specs, understanding health and safety requirements & professional behaviour
‘Skills’ units (2) - e.g. Brickwork & Blockwork – develop the skills to plan, prepare, construct walls from brick & block, single leaf, cavity walls,
Experiencing the (Bricklaying) industry – explore employment opportunities and organisations, prepare for employment
Trade Skills (external)– e.g. Prepare a brickwork project from a given brief, apply brick & blockwork skills to produce the product and review quality of finished product
External assessment is an extended practical task, completed over 11 hr. supervised period, set and marked by Pearson

14. Poll – Level 2 Technical Certificates Are you interested in Delivering Technical Certificates in 2018?
Yes [ ]
No [ ]
Maybe [ ]
If you are considering delivery, how important is their inclusion on DFE Performance Measures to you?
Not at all important [ ]
Somewhat important [ ]
Essential [ ]

15. New Qualifications - Graded Level 1
110,180, 360 GLH sizes
Graded Pass, Merit and Distinction
Sample marked learner work
Guide to delivering Core units
Assignment checking service
Introductory guide
Learners demonstrate what they can do
Personal Skills & construction-specific units

16. Structure of qualifications
Vocational Studies Award
110 GLH
Certificate
180 GLH
Diploma
360 GLH
The combination of core, mandatory and optional units:
ensures learners develop transferable generic skills
provides flexibility to create a course tailored to the learners’ specialist needs and interests.
It includes all the sector structures and Voc Studies units.
1 personal skills unit
A2: Developing a Personal Progression Plan (30 GLH total)
2 personal skills units
A1: Being organised
A2: Developing a Personal Progression Plan (60 GLH total)
4 personal skills units A1: Being organised
A2: Developing a Personal Progression Plan
A3 Working with Others
A4 Researching a Topic (120 GLH total)
2 sector units
From 2 different sectors Internally assessed
(80 GLH total)
3 sector units Internally assessed
(120 GLH total)
6 sector units Internally assessed
(240 GLH total)

18. Why choose BTEC Nationals in Construction?
New qualifications – BTEC National 2017
Why choose BTEC Nationals in Construction?
Higher Education believes in BTEC Nationals In 2015, 1 in 4 students who got into UK universities did so with a BTEC (Source: UCAS Progression Pathways, January 2016) out of 5 BTEC students go on to receive a First or Second class degree (Source: London Economics, 2013)
The fastest growing routes to HE are with a BTEC (over 16%), or a BTEC/A level mix (over 7%) (Source: UCAS)
Employers believe in BTEC Nationals 90% of BTEC students are employed full time after graduating (Source: London Economics, 2013)

19. BTEC Nationals 2017
Routes for Construction & Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Building Services Engineering
Supported by relevant professional bodies and included in apprenticeships
Approved on DFE ‘Technical Level’ Performance Measures to prepare learners for specific technician roles
Re-introduction of external assessment ‘Principles’ unit - maths and science written exam, ‘Design’ & ‘Tendering & Estimating’ (set tasks)
New updated content to reflect current work practice and knowledge:
Building Information Modelling, Design, Surveying, Civil Engineering for infrastructure, Quantity Surveying, Quality Control and understanding employer Commercial and Contractual requirements

20. New qualifications – Higher Nationals
Updated content, to meet current technician & management knowledge and practice
Approved by employers & professional bodies
Provide a nationally-standardised framework for degree progression and degree apprenticeship entry (years 1 & 2)
Pathways at level 4
Pathways at level 5
Construction
Construction - Management
Civil Engineering
Construction - Architectural Technology
Building Services Engineering
Surveying
Building Services Engineering - Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning
Building Services Engineering - Electrical Surveying

21. External Reform

22. Reform and Funding
High pace of government-led vocational education reform continues..
DFE Entitlement Funding remains a key focus for Pearson, e.g
- Pre-16 ‘Tech Awards’ (BTEC First)
- Post 16 funding L2 for new Technical Certificate measures
- Some continued entitlement funding remains for legacy offer (former QCF)
L3: ‘Tech level’ measures met by new BTEC Nationals
Learner loans for L3-6 for approved qualifications
From 2020: Sainsbury’s Skills Plan recommendations adopted for 16+ learners & routes to employment
Apprenticeship ‘Trailblazer’ reform including big new focus on Degree Apprenticeships
(to sign up to funding news)

23. Post-16 TE reforms: The two options
Every young person, after grounding in core academic subjects and broad and balanced curriculum to age 16, presented with two options post-16:
Academic option
Technical option
To include Applied General vocational qualifications as well as AS/A levels.
To prepare individuals for skilled employment which requires technical knowledge and practical skills, will have two modes of learning:
‘College-based’
‘Employment-based’ (apprenticeship)
Appropriate bridging courses to make movement between the two options easily accessible.
Note on Work Placements: Requirement for a 50 working day placement (min 315 hours in 18/19

24. Post-16 TE reforms: The two options
Higher education (undergraduate degree)
Higher education (level 4/5 technical education)
Degree apprenticeships and higher apprenticeships
Bridging provision (where appropriate)
College-based technical education with industry placement
Employment- based technical education eg apprenticeship
A levels and/or applied general qualifications
Transition year (if appropriate)
Transition year and/or traineeship (if appropriate)
GCSEs and technical awards
GCSEs and technical awards
Academic option
Technical option

25. Post-16 TE reforms: Overview
Post-16 Skills Plan (July 2016), same time as Sainsbury Review on which it was based.
Continuing towards separation of ‘academic option’ and ‘technical option’. Technical option to have two modes of learning – ‘college-based’ and ‘employment-based’.
15 technical routes, each broken down into a number of occupations.
Industrial Strategy (January 2017) reiterated ‘creation of a new system of technical education’.
Spring Budget (March 2017) committed budget from to for implementation.
Technical and Further Education Bill (April 2017) - expansion of Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA) to cover technical education, approve standards and qualifications, and groups to develop them, own standards and copyright of qualifications, power to issue certificates - becomes IfATE (Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education).
‘Small’ number of providers will deliver in 2020 and 2021 – with Building Services Engineering going live from 2020

26. Bridging provision An example..
(piloted from November 2017 with a group of colleges)
High profile launch & DFE watching with interest!
Supported by Build UK, with employers pledging work placements
Mapped to L1 Workskills and L1 BTEC ‘Health and Safety in a Construction Environment’ for qualification and CSCS achievement
Content covers an introduction to major trades, the careers and professions available, introduction to practical skills (providers select according to local need)
Pre- and post- construction phases of projects
Progression to a L2 trade qualification, apprenticeship or employment

27. Class room tuition with industry speakers and practical tasks
Learners to complete workskills units & programme booklet
Practical Construction & Knowledge
Trade Skills
Storage of Contents
Bricklaying
Plumbing
Electrical
Dry Lining
Painting & Decorating
Carpentry
Plastering
Tiling
Civil Engineering
Gateway to progress:
Pass H&S L1 Award in a Construction Environment
& CSCS Test
Pre Construction Planning Project
Client Brief
Internal Planning
Building & Contents Regulations
Funding & Contracts
CAD Design
Logistics
Client Meeting & Business Development
Contract Negotiations
Project Management
Site Preparation
Legal/HR/Support Services QA
Procurement
Gateway to progress: Submit Practical Task Portfolio & project presentation
Post Construction
Property & Facilities Maintenance Team
Facilities Management
Tech Systems
Domestic Cleaning
General Maintenance
Snagging & Repairs
Caretaker
Fire Safety/H&S/Security
Gateway to progress: Submit a reflective feedback account of construction careers
Work Placements
(Examples of placements available)
Supervisory & Leadership
Site Manager
Project Management
Team Leader/Supervisor
Architecture
Support Service
IT, Marketing, Social Media
HR, Legal, Business Support, Admin, Accountancy
Sales Support & Business Development
Logistic, Transport
Trade Skills
Bricklayers
Plumbing
Plastering
Electrician
Introduction Screening & Selection
Programme Overview
Commitment Statement
Check Eligibility
Suitability/IAG
Complete IA
Pre Selection Interview
Gateway to progress: Student Pass Selection Process
Issue students CSCS Card Apprentice, Provisional or Trainee depending on outcome of interview
Collab Group Apprenticeship, Employment or Further Education
Progression route on successful completion
Issue students CSCS achievement papers
During the delivery of class room tuition the Learner will complete English & Maths skills
Class room tuition with industry speakers and practical tasks

28. Further reading
Post 16 Skills Plan and Sainsbury Review, DfE, July 2016
Work experience in schools and colleges report, DfE, March 2017
Work placements – capacity and delivery fund from April 2018 to July 2019, ESFA, September 2017
Transition year reports:
Post-16: effective curriculum practice below level 2, DfE, July 2017
Supporting entry and level 1 students in post-16 institutions, DfE, November 2016
Post-16 technical education reforms T level action plan, DfE, October 2017 28

29. Focus on Apprenticeships

30. Apprenticeships A reminder of our current SASE offer
Please refer to ‘Construction Sector
SASE Apprenticeships’ PDF: 30

31. Apprenticeship are changing Comparison between SASE Frameworks and New Standards

32. Construction Apprenticeships
Transition to ‘Trailblazers’ in summary
Government has implemented a phased programme of withdrawal
(Some low volume SASE frameworks removed, those where replacements available to cease soon)
Certain Trailblazer standards now live (specialist e.g. Rail Design, Transport Planning, Civil & Building Services Technicians, Utilities, Property Maintenance)
BUT development progress is slow for major craft trades. Some CITB intervention to progress
Many standards still specify NVQ to ensure consistency with NOS & CSCS etc 32

33. Construction Apprenticeships
Mapping
Full comparison of current to new..
Will be carried out for all standards with a relevant Pearson qualification
allows providers to sell qualifications as their offer to employers
Even where qualifications are not specified in the assessment plan
We expect this to cover NVQ, BTEC L2,3 (Technicals, Nationals, Specialist), HNC
..Please refer to: 33

35. Funding for qualifications
Illustration by Tang Yau Hoong)
Funding for qualifications
Funding cannot can be used for the registration/examination/certification costs of non-mandated qualifications
Funding can be used for some or all of the delivery where there is clear overlap between this training and the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for the apprenticeship standard.
Employers need to cover the costs of registration/examination/certification costs.
Employers could cover costs of delivery where there is no overlap

36. Assessment Gateway Purpose Checklist
Employer, apprentice and trainer/assessor involved
Check that apprentice has achieved the knowledge, skills and behaviours outlined in the standard
Is apprentice ready for End Point Assessment – opportunity to progress
Checklist
Find an Assessment Organisation for EPA
Decide what month the apprentice will be doing EPA
Contact the Assessment Organisation and book EPA

37. End Point Assessment Delivery Models
Description
Considerations
Direct Delivery
Procurement of “off the shelf” End Point Assessment for a specific standard. End Point Assessment service covers all independent assessment requirements
None
Partnership Delivery
contract-in occupationally - competent assessor resources from a partner organisation to deliver EPA on behalf of Pearson
Pearson would be accountable for the EPA and would provide all other aspects within its role (e.g. assessment tools, specification design, resources, standardisation, assessor training etc)
Assessors must not be linked to any on-programme delivery of the apprentice
Assessors must be employed within a separate organisation o separate legal business entity (e.g. a separate organisation with a separate team to deliver assessments)

38. Partnerships – process
Partnerships with PTPs and FE Colleges – managed by Account Manager
‘Expression of Interest’ form to gather additional information
We will review and set up a subsequent meeting for due diligence process
Not looking at organisations offering 1 or 2 assessors
Letter of Intent Process to confirm EPA demand:
allows us to develop EPA services & plan
accordingly
New Template document created
Will also require a signed contract with
each providers to allow payment by ESFA

39. Customer Services Practitioner
Partnering with employers..
..live example
Smart Meter Installer
Customer Services Practitioner
EPA Starts April 2017
Quality Assurance of British Gas EPA assessments
Portfolio, observation and interview
Approve British Gas assessors
Customer informs Pearson of EPA dates to enable QA allocation
EPA Starts September 2017
Full End Point Assessment service
Showcase, observation and professional discussion
Recruit and contract assessors
Booking and registration system for assessors and users
Potential Partnership Delivery Model: e.g. Property Maintenance Operative (EPA not live)
Provider wins contract to train & asses employer learners on –programme
Prepares learners for end point assessment
Agrees with employer to enrol on Pearson EPA. Provider registers learner on EPA
Pearson develops EPA specification, test items, recruits assessment staff and issues test
Provider, with employer, supplies testing venue approved by Pearson to agreed standard
Periodic inspection & audit to ensure no conflicts of interest or collusion practices operating
Pearson issues results

40. There’s so much more to learn
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