Tim Dawkins
Director of Business Development
NCFE
Advanced
Apprenticeships
@t1md @InclusionCESI #YEC2013
Carole Carson
Chief Executive, Babington College
Youth Employment
Conference 2013
DELIVERINGHIGHERAPPRENTICESHIPS:
Latest Insights From A Leading Provider
Carole Carson
Managing Director
Babington Group
ABOUTUS...
Babington was founded in 1974 and has continually provided high quality training within Accountancy, Business
Administration, Customer Service, Providing Financial Services, Team Leading & Management.
Always at the forefront of innovation, Babington is a pioneer of the Apprenticeship programme, with the first Accountancy
Apprentice in the country and the first Insurance Apprentice in the North of England.
Babington continues its success working closely with the government funding agencies, such as the National Apprenticeship
Service, to deliver high quality vocational training for individuals, providing alternative route way to the more traditional
academic pathway of University.
Babington believes that specialised, highly work-relevant training will be as much in demand in the future as it is in the
present. Having tailored training programmes that co-ordinate all aspects of learning has proved to have clear
advantages for both employers and learners.
Progression from School into the “World of Work” gives true and meaningful opportunities to learn and earn.
We promote and encourage excellence of our apprentices and have had a number of teams enter the prestigious World Skills
UK competition.
Lastly we celebrate the achievements of our learners by holding a yearly Graduation Ceremony to recognise, praise and
congratulate our fantastic achievers.
BABINGTON HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMMES...
We offer pathways of training to enable young adults to build their career within professional
services:
Accountancy
Levels 2, 3 & 4 & beyond
BusinessAdministration
Levels 2, 3 & 4
Providing FinancialServices
Levels 2, 3 & 4
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP BRAND...
Research had identified that there is a shortage of skills in various sectors from Level 3 upwards – Government funding has
supported development of Higher Level qualifications to address this shortage.
This development has lead to an increase in the number of apprenticeships delivered at both Level 4 – Level 5 over the past
year.
Increasing number of Training Provider’s delivering Higher Level apprenticeships.
Higher Apprenticeship numbers have been increasing over the last 3 years, whereas other qualifications have seen a decline
- University numbers.
Higher Apprenticeship is a true alternative to the more traditional higher level qualification gained through University and FE
Colleges; providing valuable on the job experience at the same time.
On average, an apprentice will earn £100,000 more throughout a lifetime than other employees.
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP DELIVERY..
Babington currently have over 250 learners learning at Level 4 or above (approx. 13%) – 90% have progressed from their
Level 2 qualification.
Engagement with schools is critical to “educate” an alternative, valuable pathway of learning.
Effective relationships with employers creates a partnership between the organisations to provide appropriate ‘blended’
learning for success.
The quality of the learning experience is paramount to ensure engagement and progression.
Tutors / Trainers need to be qualified and have current industry experience and be adaptable to meet the needs of the learner
and employer.
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP SUCCESS..
Delivery of Boots Apprenticeship Programme – Level 4 Business and Administration, Technical Certificate is Level 4 Diploma
in Business and Administrative Management.
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Offer to ‘A’ level students
2 year programme
Mix of 3 placements at Boots
Running alongside Graduate programme
Learner Quotes:
 “I wanted to get into Work straightaway, I didn’t want to go to University and have to wait 3 years before getting a job”
 “You get more opportunities from an apprenticeship than you would from a normal job or course because of combining
training with work experience”
 “You get a change to do many different things, its exciting and rewarding”
Employer Quotes:
 “It’s a great way of bringing talent into a business.”
 “Apprentices bring in fresh thinking, new ideas, they are hard working and want to develop”
 It gives lots of opportunities, its hard work but very rewarding”
HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP SUCCESS..
Delivery of Accounts through AAT – mainly via SME’s
- Complete Level 2 progress to (equivalent 5 GCSE’s)
- Complete Level 3 progress to (equivalent to ‘A’ Levels)
- Complete Level 4 progress to (equivalent Foundation Degree)
Progress to promote specialisms e.g. ACCA / CIMA / ACA
- Deliver ACCA and CIMA
Two such individuals followed this pathway:
Louise – gained placement at local school in Derby in Finance Dept. Started her Level 2 programme. Completed her
Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 and additionally was part of a team of 3 who achieved a Bronze medal at World Skills. At
completion of Level 4 apprenticeship, applied for a job at Rolls Royce plc., due to her previous success with her learning
she was offered a position at Rolls Royce and doubled her salary.
Daniel – started his Level 2 apprenticeship at a small firm of chartered accountants. Completed his Level 2, Level 3,
Level 4 and won a Bronze medal as part of the same team at World Skills. Following completion of his Level 4 he went
on to win the individual Gold medal at World Skills in 2012. Following this he was offered a position of Finance Manager
at a local company.
Advanced
Apprenticeships
The student’s
perspective…
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Selene Shaw
Advanced Apprentice, DiVA
Youth Employment
Conference 2013
Paul Fothergill
Director Education and Skills, PWC
Youth Employment
Conference 2013
www.pwc.com
Higher Apprenticeships
for Professional Services
Youth Employment
Convention
Wednesday 9th May
Paul Fothergill
Agenda
1. Higher Apprenticeship for Professional Services (HAPS)
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Journey
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What is it
2. PwC Higher Apprenticeship programme
PwC
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Some key facts
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Our experiences
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Background to Higher Apprenticeship for PS
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Development created via
Government’s Higher
Apprenticeship Fund (2011).
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New framework (L4) created
for audit, tax and consulting.
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Substantial x-sector input.
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Issued July 2012, ready for
employer use
PwC
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Professional Services Higher Apprenticeship
Consultation on Framework content
The first framework
developed by
employers
Open consultation
on full draft
framework
450 hits to online
30+ employers
consultation
involved in detailed
design through
Consultation events
working groups
including provider
Input from
sessions, AELP
12+ Further and
forum, live webex
Higher Education
12+ additional
Input
from
employers
providers
written responses
of variety of sizes and
geographies
All of the ‘Big 4’
engaged
PwC
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The Higher Apprenticeship programme
Framework overview
Both frameworks include a blend of professional qualifications and new, nationally
recognised wider business skill qualifications
Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Professional Services
Audit pathway
Tax pathway
Consulting pathway
Professional qualification
(ICAEW) - CFAB
Professional qualification
(ATT)
Certificate in Management
Consulting (MCA)
Practice Component
Business Skills Component
All 3 pathways also include minimum requirements with respect to literacy, numeracy and ICT skills,
personal learning and thinking skills, and employee rights and responsibilities.
PwC
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Round 2
The Higher Apprenticeship programme
Design Higher Apprenticeships at level 4 and 7, with
support from the Higher Apprenticeship Fund
Higher Apprenticeship in Accounting, Audit &
Tax
Audit L7
Tax L7
Accounting L7
Round 1
Higher Apprenticeship in Professional Services
PwC
Consulting L4
Audit L4
Tax L4
Accounting
L4
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Apprentice Business Challenge
The Skills Show – 14th-17th November 2012
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New competition jointly developed
by ICAEW and PwC.
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“Taster” event delivered at Skills
Show (NEC) in November.
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Full competition launching in early
2013.
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Features interactive business game,
with apprentices working in teams to
analyse organisation with business
problem.
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Ideas presented to judging panel.
PwC
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PwC Higher Apprenticeship Programme
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Previously only mainstream graduate intake
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Launched PwC Apprenticeship programme – September 2012
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Initial cohorts – 60+ tax apprentices & 7 consulting apprentices
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Overwhelmingly positive response from organisation
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September 2013 intake – approximately 2x previous year, now adding
audit practice.
PwC
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PwC Apprenticeship programme - perspectives
PwC
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Don’t wait for young people to come to you – go and get them!
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Set the bar in your own mind...graduates vs school leavers;
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Find the right sort of challenging work;
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Integration with existing delivery teams and delivery models;
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Big decision for a young person...so variety is key
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Create viable progression pathway for your apprentices – what
next?
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Put in place a support network – informed line managers, coaches,
buddies and tutors all have a role to play – but make sure reporting
lines are clear.
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Feedback from apprentices – learn from their experiences.
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Further information
Paul Fothergill
+44 (0)7739 643978
paul.fothergill@uk.pwc.com
Sara Caplan
+44 (0) 7799 656 437
Sara.caplan@uk.pwc.com
http://www.pwc.co.uk/government-public-sector/issues/higher-apprenticeships.jhtml
http://www.pwc.co.uk/government-public-sector/publications/employer-ownership-of-skills-professional-services.jhtml
PwC
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Your questions.
Youth Employment
Conference 2013