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September 2018 UK Tram Summit
Julia WhittakerDirectorThe Big Solution
Apprenticeship Reforms 2012
486New apprenticeship standards covering a wide variety of levels
LEVEL 2
113
LEVEL 3
174
LEVEL 4
73
LEVEL 5
21
LEVEL 6
75
LEVEL 7
30
More rigorous and responsive to employer needs
Current Position
2011/12 2012/13 2013/14 2014/15 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18
400 4,30024,600
163,700
520,600510,200
440,400
499,900 509,400
375,800
494,900
Total number of apprenticeships starts (England)
Standards
The Campaign
Target of
3 million apprenticeships
GOVERNMENT VISION FOR 2020
20 20
TVWebsites Social Media
Challenges
Top three most popular sectors for apprenticeships:
End Point Assessment
Training providers
Policy and guidance
Time
Benefits
● More choice
● Flexible training
● 16 plus
90% of apprentices stay on in their place of work after completing their apprenticeship
78% of employers reported an increase in productivity
83% would recommend taking on an apprentice to another business
New members website
Midland Metro Alliance Creating a legacy of a trained, enthusiastic and committed workforce
Tramway Construction Operative (TCO) Apprenticeship Level 2
Initial Challenges
• We needed: Facilitator experienced in liaising
with Institute of Apprenticeships who understood the Trailblazer process
Employer Group to support the development and design each module
Buy in from senior management and Alliance partners
Found Julia ! ….. and 18 months later……
Candidate selection
12 selected• Line Managers’
recommendation• No minimum entry
requirements• Attitude and work ethic
Benefits to MMA, industry and candidates
• First in the UK
• Leaders in innovation
• Bridging the Skills Gap
• Meeting local needs
• Increased employability
• Increased value to employers
• Increased promotion prospects
• Apprenticeship progression opportunities
Rail
Highways
Customer ServiceGeneral Civils
Utilities
TCOApprenticeship
Progress to date/ lessons learned
• Assist candidates with IT (on line assessments)• Brief regarding “back to school” expectations• Collaboration is key to meet the industry’s
needs– employers, professional bodies, UK Tram,
working together • Patience, resilience and fortitude required• Be confident to challenge – employer driven -
inform training providers• SMEs can access funding• You need a “Julia”!
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