1. Higher and Degree Apprenticeships Kylie Smith, Alistair Catterall De Montfort University

2. DMU delivering apprenticeships since 2016
A range of courses offered, a dynamic and engaging learning experience
Ensuring a clear link between academic learning and employable skills in demand

3. Apprenticeship learner FAQs
What are higher and degree apprenticeships?
What qualifications will I achieve?
What are the costs?
How long do programmes last?
What employers support apprenticeships?
Who’s eligible?
What support is available?
How do I get started?

4. What are higher and degree apprenticeships?
A job combined with learning
A combination of work and study
80% of learning on the job, in the workplace.
20% developing new skills, knowledge, behaviour
University learning days
Supported by blended and distance learning
Block study days/day release
Work based project

5. What qualifications will I achieve?
Name
Level
Equivalent educational level
Intermediate 2
5 GCSE passes
Advanced 3
2  A Level passes
Higher
4,5,6 & 7
Foundation degree and above
Degree
6 & 7
Bachelors or Master’s degree
Different levels
Common providers (FE-HEI)
Professional qualification
Example BAL: Three levels of qualification (apprenticeship, degree, CMI status)
Check each standard
Note: Professional qualifications can be included.

6. What are the costs?
Apprentices cannot be asked to pay for any element of their apprenticeship.
Large employers use the “Apprenticeship levy” government funding to pay 100% (employer with annual PAYE bill of 3m/over).
Smaller company apprenticeships 95% government funded, 5% employer
Employers pay apprenticeship salaries, government funds support learning and training

7. How long do programmes last?
Each apprenticeship differs
Lower levels = shorter duration
Degree Level 6 & 7: between 3 & 4 years average
Learning can be day release (2 days every six weeks), day release.
Days on campus, supported by distance learning

8. Apprenticeship
Level
Chartered manager 6
Senior Leaders Masters 7
Digital & Technology Solutions Professional
Cyber Security Technical Professional
Embedded Electronic Systems Design and Development Engineer
Police Constable
Architect

9. What employers support apprentices?

10. Working at least 50% in England Have the right to work in England
Whose eligible?
Anyone 16 years or older
Working at least 50% in England
Have the right to work in England
Meets the individual standard entry requirements
Completes GCSE C English and Maths by the End of the apprenticeship

11. What support is available?
Regular planned reviews
Distance learning support
Workplace Mentor scheme
Additional needs screenings
Distance library access
Personal tutors

12. Find an apprenticeship Govt website Existing role/new position
How do I get started
In employment
Find an apprenticeship Govt website
Existing role/new position
Select a training provider
Eligibility processes, learner agreements

13. Employed in a real job, earning a real salary
Access to the best academic & professional teaching
Workplace experience, greater career development

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15. Thank you Questions?