Apprenticeships in England Trailblazers David Gilbert, Deputy CEO British Institute f Nn-Destructive Testing presented t: FOP:s vårknferens, 2-4 April 2017, Malmö, Sweden
Befre the refrms Befre 2012, there were many different apprenticeship framewrks in the UK that were develped in many different ways Nt all industry sectrs were cvered Funding was usually prvided by lcal authrities and difficult t cme by The utput was Natinal Vcatinal Qualificatins (NVQs) NDT was prly served
The gvernment review The gvernment cmmissined a review t answer the questin: What shuld an apprenticeship be in the future, and hw can apprenticeships meet the needs f the changing ecnmy? The review was cncluded in Nvember 2012
Why apprenticeships matter Many jbs are best taught whilst n the jb N single means f learning ever suits everyne Many f the best run cmpanies include apprentices The success f ur sciety is measured by its capacity t shepherd ur yung peple frm childhd t meaningful emplyment
Recmmendatins Redefine Fcus Structure Requirements Diversity Quality Funding Infrmatin Prmtin
Summary f key refrms Increase the quality f apprenticeships Put emplyers in the driving seat Simplify the system Give emplyers purchasing pwer
Key principles An apprenticeship is a jb in a skilled ccupatin An apprenticeship requires substantial and sustained training An apprenticeship leads t full cmpetency in an ccupatin An apprenticeship develps transferable skills
Trailblazer apprenticeships were intrduced The Future f Apprenticeships in England: Implementatin Plan was published in Octber 2013 This prcess has been underway since Octber 2013 when the first eight Trailblazer Apprenticeships were launched BINDT launched its apprenticeship develpment prgramme in September 2014
Mandatry key dcuments The standard is a tw-page dcument that has t specify what is included in the apprenticeship. The standard cntains headline statements. N rm fr specific detail The assessment plan is a dcument that demnstrates hw the Apprentice will be assessed at the end f the Apprenticeship. Everything in the standard needs t be hlistically tested in the end-pint assessment
What is included in apprenticeship standards? Occupatin Occupatin prfile Knwledge and understanding Skills and practical applicatins Behaviurs Entry requirements Duratin Qualificatins and certificatin Links t prfessinal registratin Apprenticeship level Review f standard
Key dates f the NDT apprenticeships develpments BINDT apprenticeship develpments cmmenced in Nvember 2014 NDT Engineering Technician apprenticeship fully apprved by gvernment n 1 December 2015 NDT Operatr apprenticeship fully apprved by gvernment n 22 August 2016 NDT Engineer Standard apprved by UK gvernment, assessment plan under review
Key rle and respnsibilities BINDT leading, supprting and marketing Rlls-Ryce plc the main emplyer A develpment grup cnsisting f senir NDT representatives frm large emplyers and SMEs Relatinship Manager (gvernment representative) BINDT has been apprved as an Independent Assessment Organisatin fr NDT apprenticeships
The NDT Engineering Technician Key requirements: Three NDT Level 2 methds including a cmplex methd Knwledge f related engineering skills Behaviurs Health & safety Apprenticeship duratin three years Cnfrmity t Standards BS EN ISO 9712 and BS EN 4179
The NDT Operatr Key requirements: One NDT Level 2 methd Specialist skills in the chsen methd Knwledge f related engineering skills Behaviurs Health & safety Apprenticeship duratin 18 mnths Cnfrmity t Standards BS EN ISO 9712 and BS EN 4179
The NDT Engineer Key requirements: One NDT Level 3 methd Fundatin Degree (FdSc) Ordinary Degree (BSc r BEng) Hnurs Degree (BSc Hns r BEng Hns) Behaviurs Health & safety Apprenticeship duratin fur years Cnfrmity t Standards BS EN ISO 9712 and BS EN 4179
Advisry dcuments The gvernment s tw mandatry dcuments cver cntent and assessment but they leave a large gap in the middle where emplyers, particularly SMEs need mst supprt. BINDT has prduced and are prducing 23 additinal guidance dcuments including an n-prgramme cmpetency develpment dcument fr each apprenticeship.
Future develpments MSc Advanced Industrial Practice (STEM) by negtiatin enhance strng links with industry/prfessinal/trade bdies (Emplyer negtiates the curriculum with Nrthamptn University) flexible, innvative framewrk negtiated curriculum relevant, bespke blended learning supprted enhances learners effectiveness in their current rle whilst simultaneusly wrking twards a qualificatin as it is clsely related t Engineering Registratin, it is likely that BINDT will manage the first year f the MSc Develpment f an Engineering Dctrate (PhD) within an apprenticeship is a pssibility.
Cnclusins With the supprt f the UK gvernment, BINDT has intrduced a mdern, cnsistent, funded set f prgrammes that are emplyer-driven There are signs f success with gd numbers f emplyers taking the initiative by taking n apprentices We are gearing up t assess many apprentices in the future and lk frward t assisting their career prgressin thrugh t Engineering Registratin.
Acknwledgements 1) Rger Lyn CEng HnFInstNDT, Prject Manager, Trailblazer 3 Apprenticeship Scheme, BINDT. Email: rger.lyn@htmail.c.uk 2) BINDT Publishing, Media & Marketing Department, Midsummer Huse, Riverside Way, Bedfrd Rad, Nrthamptn NN1 5NX, UK Email: crinne.mackle@bindt.rg
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