1. Degree Apprenticeships 2019
With HSBC UK
Date: Updated February 2019
Prepared by: Joanne Reynolds
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2. Apprenticeships
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3. What is an Apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships allow you to combine work and study
You'll be employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification
You’ll earn while you learn. HSBC pay above the minimum wage. Very competitive salary and benefits
A real alternative to A 'levels and University
Improve your career prospects as you are gaining experience whilst you learn – “92% of apprentices said their career prospects had improved as a result of completing an apprenticeship”
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4. Benefits of a HSBC Apprenticeships
The HSBC Apprenticeship Programme was launched in 2011 in association with the National Apprenticeship Service and was the first of its kind run by a major UK bank.
Since September 2011, 2,500 people have joined the HSBC Apprenticeship programme and 1,743 have completed it.
The completion success rate for programme participants is 86%, which is above the national average.
60% of our apprentices are female, 25% are from a BAME background.
We have received excellent feedback, both internally and externally:
In 2013 Ofsted awarded HSBC’s apprenticeship programme a ‘2’ rating with “outstanding elements in all areas”. This rating was maintained in the 2018 inspection, with numerous improvements and enhancements identified since the last visit.
Our Timely Success Rate is 91%, 35% above national average.
97% of learners would recommend the apprenticeship program to a colleague.
98% of line managers believe the program meets business needs.
Our retention rates for those who have been through the programme is 97.4% after two years (against a comparative norm of 76%).
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5. Held at the House of Commons
Graduation
All our successful will be invited to our Graduation Reception on completion of their Apprenticeship
Graduation Reception 2018
Held at the House of Commons
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6. What makes up an Apprenticeship?
You will be working towards :
National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) from level 2 – 7
It can also include:
Functional Skills - GCSE level qualifications in English, Maths and IT.
Technical certificates - such as BTEC, City and Guild Progression Award etc.
Academic qualifications or Professional qualifications such as London Institute of Banking & Finance CertRBCB
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7. Apprenticeship program
Process
The Apprentice will be allocated a qualified and experienced Assessor/Trainer called a Talent Coach who is occupationally competent
Visits” will be face to face, by , or by phone. These will be as often as the Apprentice needs. Typically monthly to 12 weekly
First visit will be an apprenticeship induction, explaining the whole process and the responsibilities and commitment of the Apprentice, the Talent Coach and the you, as the Line Manager
During these visits:
- Coaching on the course content
- Setting work and assignments
- Observing and assessing the Apprentice carrying out tasks relevant to the apprenticeship
- Giving feedback on work produced
- Setting and reviewing targets
Produce a portfolio of evidence demonstrating the skills, knowledge and behaviours of the role
Review of progress – discuss the apprentice’s progress. 3 way discussion between the Apprentice, the Talent Coach and the Line Manager
Workshops for professional qualification
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8. Commitment statement
This is a 3 way agreement between the you the apprentice, your manager and the training provider
As an Apprentice you agree to complete the work set in a timely manner
As an employer they agree to give you 20% of the duration of your course as “off the job training”
As a Training Provider they agree to give you quality training and support to help you achieve your apprenticeship
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9. End point assessment – England only
All apprentices now have to complete an end-point assessment to complete their qualification
The EPA is designed to test whether each apprentice has gained the skills, knowledge and behaviours outlined in the standard
All EPAs are different, can be exams, an interview, a practical assessment, reviewing of the portfolio of evidence
All end-point assessment providers must be approved by the ESFA before being added to the Register of Apprentice Assessment Organisations (RoAAO)
The EPA provider must be a independent from the Training Provider
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10. New to bank Degree Apprenticeships
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11. New to Bank Degree Apprenticeship
Financial Service Professional
Locations: Birmingham & Leicester
Entry Criteria –
5 GCSEs above C including Maths Grade B and English Grade C or equivalent
UCAS points or equivalent
4 year programme working towards the Level 6 Financial Services professional apprenticeship with Kaplan.
This will be in partnership with the LIBF where the applicant will work towards BSc (Hons) in Banking Practice and Management
There will be 4 12 month rotations in different roles with in Commercial Banking in the Midlands
The cost of the degree and professional qualifications is fully covered by the apprenticeship Levy so no cost to the business or the Degree apprentice at all.
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12. Degree Apprenticeships
Degree Apprenticeships at HSBC allow you to combine work and study, with the opportunity to work towards a BSc (Hons) in Banking Practice and Management with the aid of a structured 4 year programme.
It provides a real alternative to university.
We are looking for people with drive and aspiration.
We look for people who think, see and do things differently and who can represent and relate to our diverse global customer base.
We employ, develop and promote employees based on merit and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment
The programme offers a clear career progression path
A competitive salary
A vast amount of experience and networking
No tuition fees
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13. COMMERCIAL BANKING BSc (Hons) Banking Practice and Management and Chartered Associateship
L E V E L 4
Financial Markets and Risk ↓
Fundamentals of Leadership and Management OR
Relationship Management
L E V E L 5
Organisational Management in Financial Services
Commercial and Corporate Financial Services
L E V E L 6
Strategic Management in Financial Services
FinTech
Risk Management in Banking
Project OR Advanced Work-Based Learning
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14. Duration of degree programme is four years
Delivery Options
Duration of degree programme is four years
Each module is delivered sequentially over a term of 18 weeks in duration
Mode of delivery is flexible depending on your preference:
Online, including a minimum of three one-hour webinars per module OR
Blend of online as above and face-to-face workshops (normally four days per module)
Frequency and location of workshops can also be flexible
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15. Recruitment process Go Live 4th March 2019 Eligibility Assessment
Online Immersive
Applications close
26th April 2019
Assessment Centres
Wkc
6th May 2019
Make Offers
May 2019
Issue Contracts
Welcome Day
22 July 2019
Onboarding from
wkc
22nd July 2019
Start date
14th October 2019
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16. Contact Details
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17. Contact Details
Joanne Reynolds Senior Apprenticeship Specialist
hsbc.com/ukapprenticeships
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