2. Mac McMaster Head of Royal Marines Accreditation

3. What I will Cover: Our Organisation HM Forces Apprenticeship and Accreditation Trailblazer Process Development of a Standard Key lessons

4. RM ACCREDITATION – ORGANISATIONAL CHART RMCAA (WO1 RM) Training Consultant Functional Skills Teacher IQA 1 FS Lead Clerk Apprenticeship Manager Admin Officer (Civ Service) FLEET Royal Marines Civilian Accreditation Team (RMCAT) CTCRM Apprenticeship Cell For internal verification duties only IQA 2 Authority Co-Operative Working Functional Authority DRMCAA Lead IQA (Civ Service) Training Consultant Functional Skills Teacher Functional Skills Teacher

5. Apprenticeship Team Mission To support Royal Marines Recruits gain the HM Forces Level 2 Apprenticeship Helping them gain the confidence to begin their through life learning journey

6. WHY DO AN ? WHY DO AN APPRENTICESHIP ? Mandated by Whitehall All entering the Service MUST be offered the opportunity to achieve a level 2 Apprenticeship within the first 2 years of service

7. HM Forces Apprenticeship (SASE Framework) The HM Forces Apprenticeship is currently offered to the following: Royal Marines Recruits (approximately 800 per year) Army Infantry Recruits (approximately 2000 per year) Royal Air Force Regiment Recruits (approximately 150 per year)

8. HM Forces Apprenticeship (SASE Framework) L2 Diploma FS English & Maths (Minimum L1) PLTS (Embedded) Employment Rights & Responsibilities (Embedded) Technical Certificate (Embedded)

12. The Future of Apprenticeships in England Guidance for Developers of Apprenticeship Standards and related Assessment Plans dated October 2014 Guidance for Trailblazers – from standards to starts dated March 2015

13. Tool 1 – Template letter to apply to develop an apprenticeship standard Tool 2 – Guidance on naming apprenticeship occupations Tool 3 – Workplan template for standard development Tool 4 – Outline plan of meetings Tool 5 – Template for apprenticeship standard Tool 6 – Assigning copyright to the Crown Tool 7 – Criteria for approval of apprenticeship standards The Future of Apprenticeships in England

14. Phase 3 Trailblazers Welding Non-destructive Testing Bus, Coach & HGV Civil Service Commercial Furniture Engineering Design & Drafting Maritime - Defence Defence Nuclear Rail Engineering Plumbing & Heating Electronic Systems BoatbuildingSurveying Recruitment Business Management Consultancy Human Resources Education & Training TV production & broadcasting HM Armed Forces Renewable Energy Police NHS AmbulanceFire Services SecurityPharmacyFashionPhysical Activity Logistics & Supply Chain Transport Agriculture & Horticulture Horticulture & Trees Equestrian Port Operations Courier Services Healthcare

15. The Trailblazer Process Bid to become a Trailblazer Gateway 1: Ministerial green light to develop new standard Develop standard Develop assessment plan Gateway 2: Approval of standard Gateway 3: Approval of assessment plan & CGC cap allocation Delivery can begin

16. The Trailblazer Process Stages Form employer group / agree role Develop draft set of competencies Consult across sector with employers Develop assessment tools Develop Assessment Approach, complete the standard + BIS sign off Develop Detailed Standard and agree funding level Employer plans their delivery Deliver new apprenticeship Assess and Certificate Develop Assessment Plan + BIS sign off

17. Phases of Development of the Standard Planning Development Consultation

18. Planning Expression of interest Work plan (BIS template) Terms of Reference –Chair, Deputy Chair, Secretary Roles and Responsibilities –Leadership – Contribution – Consultation –Why – Who – How – When Locations and frequency of meetings –At least monthly Agendas and Minutes –Absolute must Moodle site

19. Development Standard (BIS template) –Meet government criteria –Short – Concise – Accessible –Role description –Skills – Knowledge – Behaviours Letters of Support Copyright Relationship Manager

20. To act as a single point of contact within government for the Trailblazer To advise the Trailblazer on apprenticeship reform policy To advise the Trailblazer on the standard development process To watch out for cross-over between Trailblazer projects or existing standards To act as a conduit for additional stakeholders keen to be part of a trailblazer Relationship Manager Roles

21. Consultation Employers Professional bodies Relationship Manager Sector bodies Awarding organisations Training providers External experts

22. Standard was published on 9 March 2015 Development of Assessment Plan Present Situation

23. Key Lessons Significant effort, time and resources required Defined roles and responsibilities Sector involvement Planning early Engage with other Trailblazers Engaging experts Be determined with regards to requirements over criteria Accurate agendas and minutes

24. QUESTIONS