1. Nigel Pearson
Cheryl Holmstrom
Enterprise & Innovation
University of Sunderland

2. Degree Apprenticeships
Under Apprenticeship reforms Apprenticeship Standards are replacing Apprenticeship Frameworks
New Standards can be to Degree Level (level 6); Masters Level (level 7) or PHD Level (level 8)
Standards are developed by Trailblazer groups made up of employers, universities, and professional bodies
Over 170 Trailblazers currently developing over 400 standards.
Over 40% are higher / degree level
246 standards have been published
UoS currently involved with a number of trailblazers CH
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3. Degree Apprenticeships
Degree apprenticeships integrate academic study with practical application in the workplace
Apprentices are full-time employees that spend 20% of their time ‘off-the-job’
Cost effective way to acquire the latest industry skills and knowledge
Offers apprentices the opportunity to achieve a full bachelors or masters degree
Suitable for new and existing staff
Programmes can be tailored to meet the needs of employers CH
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4. Current UoS Products Degree Apprenticeships Level 6
Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship BA (Hons) Management and Leadership Practice
BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions CH
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5. Chartered Manager
The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship offers the triple guarantee of a degree, on-the-job experience and CMI chartered manager status
Who is it for?
Managers, Senior Managers, Head of Department, Operations Manager; Aspiring managers
Typical entry requirements
280 tariff points from 2 A Levels or equivalent
Significant prior experience / learning
Fees
Standard Fee £27,000 CH
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6. Digital and Technology Solutions
The D & TS Apprenticeship offers a work based full degree in
software engineering.
Who is it for?
Those working in…business analysis; solutions development
network infrastructure; data, cyber security etc.
Typical entry requirements
Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include three ‘A’ levels, including maths, although some employers will accept other relevant qualifications or experience or recruit on attitude and aptitude.
Fees
Standard Fee £27,000
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7. Products in Development
Level 6
User Experience Design
Nursing (Adult; Learning Disability; Mental Health)
Engineering
Health Care Science Practice ( Blood, Infection, Cellular, Genetic Science also Cardiac physiology and Audiology)
Level 7
Strategic Leadership
Cyber Security CH
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8. Why University of Sunderland?
Reputation
‘Silver’ status in the Teaching Excellence Framework
Research led curriculum
Academic delivery staff hold minimum Level 7 qualification
Delivery staff skilled in working with industry, with industry experience
High level of critical thinking and analysis
Transferrable skills as well as actual knowledge
High levels of student satisfaction NP
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9. Why University of Sunderland?
Facilities/Service
Apprenticeship Hub providing account management
State of the art facilities such as:
Informatics centre with UX and Gaming Labs;
Media Centre;
Living Lab Healthcare Simulation
VLE Canvas and online access to resources
Functional skills testing facilities (on and off-site)
Student support services including:
Employability Support
Counselling
Disability Support
Childcare
Health and Well-Being
IT Support
Library Resources NP
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10. Why University of Sunderland?
Employer Engagement
Track record of working with industry
Enterprise & Innovation Directorate dedicated to working with business.
Work with a range of organisations including BBC, SKY, Hitachi, Accenture, NHS Trust, IBM, Yahoo, Nissan Europe, various Police forces, BT and Npower.
Academic involvement in a number of trailblazers
Strong reputation for successfully delivering CPD and higher degree apprenticeships
Extensive experience of working with SME’s – currently engaged with over 200 on our ERDF scheme
Programmes developed in partnership with Industry
Not aiming to be the biggest, just the best!! NP
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11. Delivery Model Range of delivery models including: On and Off campus
Block release
Day release
Potentially distance/blended learning
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12. Process NP Build your A-Team with Higher and Degree Apprenticeships
Organisation Needs Assessment
ILR Generated
Produce individual learning Plan and support
Agree Payment Plan & Schedule
Health & Safety Checks
Identify End Point Assessor
Agree the Employer Contract
Complete Apprentice Agreements/Statements
Complete Employer Incentive Claim Form
Employer Gathers Apprentice Information
Apprentice Information to UoS
Initial Assessment, Eligibility & Quals. Check
Student Record Created
Online Enrolment by Apprentice
Issue of Campus Card NP
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13. Additional Benefits of Working with UoS
ERDF Graduate Internship Scheme – Get in quick!!!
Ends Aug 18
Currently £5k toward Grad recruitment (min 12 month salary on £17k+)
Open to eligible SME’s
Student / Graduate Placements
Short Term placements
Non SME’s can access Graduates into Enterprise (Jan to Mar)
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
12-36 month project
2/3 of project cost funded if SME
½ Project cost if larger co.
Potential for R & D tax credits
Graduate supported by Academic
Business Incubators and Premises
Hope Street Xchange
Enterprise Place NP
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14. Your Feedback and Questions welcomed !
Thank You
Your Feedback and Questions welcomed !
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15. Contact Us T: 0191 515 3555 apprenticeships@Sunderland.ac.uk
wwww.sunderland.ac.uk/apprenticeships
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