Degree Apprenticeships at UWE: Overview of National Agenda and Development
In June 2017, John Lanham, Assistant Vice Chancellor at UWE, presented the significance of degree apprenticeships in alignment with the national agenda and UWE's 2020 strategy. The presentation delves into the key aspects, including the establishment of apprenticeships as an earn-and-learn model, challenges faced, quality standards, and the strategic approach taken by UWE to differentiate their degree apprenticeships. Explore the comprehensive insights shared on why UWE engages in degree apprenticeships and how they stand out in the landscape of higher education and vocational training.
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Degree Apprenticeships @ UWE Presentation by John Lanham Assistant Vice Chancellor June 2017
Overview National agenda / developments Why engage UWE 2020 Strategy and Degree Apprenticeships HEFCE DADF call June 2016 West of England Degree Apprenticeship Project WEDAP Issues / Opportunities and Experiences Discussion what differentiates a UWE DA ??
Apprenticeships national agenda Established model earn & learn Vocational / skill based / practitioner Limited engagement Engineering / Construction sectors Variable quality / variable learner experience National / Government agenda Skills shortages many sectors / many levels Productivity challenge falling behind competitor nations Demographic challenges ageing and diversity Widening access / engagement Major national policy changes Employer levy 0.5% for employers with > 3,000,000 wage bill 90% co-funding for SME non-levy payers Extended range of academic levels Pre-degree, Foundation Degree, Bachelors Degree + Masters 3,000,000 starts by end of current administration
What is a degree apprenticeship ? The Standard K,S,B Standard defines KSB required Assessment plan defines final apprenticeship assessment Delivered by an integrated education / employment based programme Required to have 20% off the job training / education Synoptic assessment at end of apprenticeship Assessment Plan UWE Degree End Point Assessment
Strategy 2020 Learning 2020 Programmes Pedagogy Learning platforms Professional Practice Campus 2020 Learning spaces Infrastructure 365-24/7 People 2020 Staff academic/professional services
Why Apprenticeships@UWE ? Align to UWE 2020 themes / focus Builds on existing / past activities FDSc apprenticeships FET, HAS with FE college partners Higher Apprenticeship Project 2012 with City of Bristol College Long track record of employer centred / based education and CPD Environment Agency FDSc / MSc River & Coastal Engineering NHS Nursing / Midwife / Paramedic programmes ILM Programmes Outstanding learning / Ready & able graduates / Links with research & Knowledge exchange / Partnership based Build on UWE s track record and acknowledged strengths Placements / Interns Employer based CPD Sandwich / Part-time provision Network of FE college partnerships
HEFCE DADF June 2016 Launched June 2016 - 8,000,000 to support development / launch of pilot Degree Apprenticeship. Bid criteria Level 6/7 only currently approved standards only To start September 2017 Any HEI could lead one, be a partner on others ~ 4 week bid window ~ 70 applications 12 projects funded
WEDAP Project Partners Led by UWE in partnership with Bridgwater & Taunton College, City of Bristol College, Gloucester College & Weston College Level 6/7 @ UWE Level 6 @ college partners Combination of new programmes / adaptations of existing programmes Level Programme UWE - 7 MSc Digital Electronic Systems Engineering 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship College Partners 6 IT Solutions Professional - Weston 6 Quantity Surveying Bridgwater & Taunton 6 Electronics & Computer Engineering 6 Aerospace Engineering City of Bristol
Reflections & Observations - I Dynamic nature of the landscape ! national picture SFA / BIS ( now ESFA / IFA ) / DFE volume and number of changes policy and small details / systems ESFA / HEFCE culture differences / expectations Employer led ??? Learning from college partners ESFA etc supporting their development in return UWE new business / existing business ? UWE - Assigned fee bands vs TEF based degree fees ?
Reflections & Observations - II RoATP / Procurement process uncertainty created through new register process Employer / applicant uncertainty / lack of clarity SME issue for new providers UWE learning new set of ESFA protocols/rules/agreements Timescales for whole project multiple unknowns employers, applicants, EPA, . What is a DA how is it different / similar to existing provision ? Level 6/7 DA different skill set / expectations impact of EPA rather than portfolio of competencies as with frameworks Impact / benefit to core UGrad programmes
SHU Professional degree model From SHU Work based learning framework
Discussion - DA@UWE USP ?? What is that we can offer / provide that differentiates a UWE DA from others ? Evolution vs Revolution ? - Day release / block release / blended ?? What existing models / approaches do we have already we could adapt ? 20% off the job - Level 6/7 Graduate attributes how do we make effective use of apprentice/student led learning/reflection Role of on-line / e-based delivery, assessment formative / summative, feedback ? WBL what s the UWE definition / interpretation ? Employer input/requirements ? Mentoring, assessing, feedback ??
A possible framework ? Learning takes place at university and in place of work/employment. Personal / Professional E.g. - Study skills module / activity, report writing, Comms. skills Domain / Subject Guided / Directed learning domain specific knowledge and skills delivered at the university using face to face, blended, labs/workshops etc. Academic led, content, pace, focus is set by the module leader as with conventional teaching/modules. Guided / Directed Learning E.g. Taught module lectures / labs/workshops Work / Employment based learning UWE DA s integrate work place / employment based learning activities apprentice/student led projects and activities in the workplace. Undertaken by the apprentice/student with direction from academic investigate how your company does ., what is your company strategy for , or independently managed by apprentice/student ie individual project/dissertation. Work / Employment based Learning E.g. Research project in company about company, sector, values E.g. Final year project based on in-company project/task E.g. Subject specific software package/language, technical skill, knowledge. Subject project module where project is learning approach assessed via report / oral exam etc Two facets Personal/professional development study skills, report writing, comms skills, team work, leadership Domain knowledge / expertise needed to know to do the job/ role as defined by the standard/assessment plan
Implementation ? Programme structure Examples of possible Work based activities / learning Assessment / Evaluation Level 4 90 Guided / 30 Work Employment Company / Sector research project, profession investigation, technical / subject specific investigation / research project Report, portfolio, presentation, open book examination / conventional examination / On- line assmnt. Level 5 90 Guided / 30 Work Employment Technical / subject group project technical skills / knowledge + professional / team skills Report, portfolio presentation, open book examination / conventional examination / On- line assmnt. Level 6 60 Guided / 60 Work Employment Individual final year project + technical / domain project 30/45 + ?? Report, portfolio, presentation, open book examination / conventional examination / On- line assmnt. Level 7 90 Guided / 90 Work Employment Dissertation + subject specific modules ( 2 x 15 ) Report, portfolio, presentation, open book examination / conventional examination / On- line assmnt.
Discussion - DA@UWE USP ?? What is that we can offer / provide that differentiates a UWE DA from others ? Evolution vs Revolution ? - Day release / block release / blended ?? What existing models / approaches do we have already we could adapt ? 20% off the job - Level 6/7 Graduate attributes how do we make effective use of apprentice/student led learning/reflection Role of on-line / e-based delivery, assessment formative / summative, feedback ? WBL what s the UWE definition / interpretation ? Employer input/requirements ? Mentoring, assessing, feedback ??
Contact john.Lanham@uwe.ac.uk
