MAKING SENSE OF DIFFERENT APPRENTICESHIP STRATEGIES
IN our last article, we provided an outline of qualifi cations in the UK. This time we look at apprenticeships, which are a devolved policy area, meaning there are diff erent approaches across the four nations.
The Apprenticeship Levy, which was implemented from April 2017, requires all UK employers with a pay bill of £3m to pay a 0.5% contribution to apprenticeships collected as part of PAYE.
The apprenticeship levy applies to all employers across the UK. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have consulted on how the apprenticeship levy money should be spent to support skills development - with no requirement to restrict it being used solely to fund apprenticeships.
It is worth employers noting that it is the place of work (not the residence) of the apprentice that determines which policy approach applies.
England The Government provide a 10% top up on the levy paid by employers, which is then made available in the form of a digital account to fund apprenticeship. Employers will be able to choose where to direct the funds in their digital account – buying Apprenticeship provision from registered training providers.
For businesses too small to pay the Levy, apprenticeships are funded with 10% from the Employer and 90% from the Government.
Each Apprenticeship Standard and Framework has a funding cap which determines the cost of that standard.
Old-style frameworks are being phased out to be replaced by Apprenticeship Standards, which are structured in a diff erent way - based on standards developed by employers and key stakeholders.
A key diff erence is the introduction of an end-point assessment, which has to be undertaken by an independent assessment organisation and will be a big change for learners.
The Expressions of Interest for the fi rst two tailored apprenticeships for resource and waste management have been given the green light to proceed.
The proposals for a Level 2 Waste Resource Operative, and a Level 4 Waste Resource Technical Manager, have been approved and the full standard and assessment plan for each apprenticeship will now be developed.
A Level 3 standard for Supervisors is also being
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considered for future submission. The metal recycling general operative apprenticeship standard has also been given the go ahead. The next stage is to develop the full standard and assessment plan for each pathway.
Scotland The Scottish Government’s response to the UK Government Apprenticeship Levy sets out how they will use the £221m of levy funding over 2017/18 to support skills, training and employment in Scotland. This includes the delivery of 30,000 Modern Apprenticeship starts per year by 2020, and the establishment of a Workforce Development Fund to help employers up-skill and re-skill their workforce. Apprenticeship programmes will continue to be administered by Skills Development Scotland through contracted training providers and direct employer contracts. There are three types of Scottish apprenticeship: Foundation (for 15-18 year olds) and for those 16 or over there are Modern and Graduate Level Apprenticeship programmes. Apprenticeships off er high quality work-based learning allowing employees to learn on the job, working on real projects with experienced colleagues.
Wales In Wales, the Apprenticeship Programme is funded by the Welsh Government with support from the European Social Fund. Wales will be allocated £128m of the Levy funding in 2017/18, which can be spent on skills development priorities defi ned by the Welsh Government. The Apprenticeship Programme will be driven by the needs of the Welsh economy and communities and will continue to be delivered via the Welsh apprenticeship provider network. Apprenticeships are available to individuals of all ages and can be used to support a new starter or to train existing employees. Support is available towards the cost of training and assessment.
Northern Ireland The Northern Ireland Executive will be allocated £76m of the apprenticeship levy funding in 2017/18, which can be directed to the skills development they feel would be most benefi cial to their national economy. The current apprenticeships programme off ers training, across a wide range of apprenticeships, to people aged 16 and over. Apprenticeships are currently available at Level 2 and/ or Level 3, as well as Higher Level Apprenticeships from Level 4 upwards. Level 2 is the fi rst level and the one that most new apprentices choose. Recruitment to the Apprenticeships NI programme will commence on 4 September 2017.
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