Tim Dawkins Director of Business Development NCFE

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Tim DawkinsDirector of Business Development NCFE
Advanced Apprenticeships
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Carole CarsonChief Executive, Babington College
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DELIVERINGHIGHERAPPRENTICESHIPS
Latest Insights From A Leading Provider
Carole Carson Managing Director Babington Group
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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.
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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
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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 Providers
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.
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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.
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HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP SUCCESS..

• Delivery of Boots Apprenticeship Programme
  Level 4 Business and Administration, Technical
  Certificate is Level 4 Diploma in Business and
  Administrative Management.
• 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 didnt
  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
• Its a great way of bringing talent into a
  business.

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HIGHER APPRENTICESHIP SUCCESS..

• Delivery of Accounts through AAT mainly via
  SMEs
• Complete Level 2 progress to (equivalent 5
  GCSEs)
• 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.

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Advanced Apprenticeships
The students perspective
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Selene ShawAdvanced Apprentice, DiVA
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Paul Fothergill Director Education and Skills,
PWC
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Higher Apprenticeships for Professional
ServicesYouth Employment ConventionWednesday
9th MayPaul Fothergill

• www.pwc.com

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Agenda

• Higher Apprenticeship for Professional Services
  (HAPS)
• Journey
• What is it
• PwC Higher Apprenticeship programme
• Some key facts
• Our experiences

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Background to Higher Apprenticeship for PS

• Development created via Governments Higher
  Apprenticeship Fund (2011).
• New framework (L4) created for audit, tax and
  consulting.
• Substantial x-sector input.
• Issued July 2012, ready for employer use

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Professional Services Higher Apprenticeship
Consultation on Framework content
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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
Consulting pathway
Tax 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.
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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
Round 2
Audit L7
Tax L7
Accounting L7
Higher Apprenticeship in Professional Services
Round 1
Consulting L4
Audit L4
Tax L4
Accounting L4
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Apprentice Business ChallengeThe Skills Show
14th-17th November 2012

• New competition jointly developed by ICAEW and
  PwC.
• Taster event delivered at Skills Show (NEC) in
  November.
• Full competition launching in early 2013.
• Features interactive business game, with
  apprentices working in teams to analyse
  organisation with business problem.
• Ideas presented to judging panel.

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PwC Higher Apprenticeship Programme

• Previously only mainstream graduate intake
• Launched PwC Apprenticeship programme September
  2012
• Initial cohorts 60 tax apprentices 7
  consulting apprentices
• Overwhelmingly positive response from
  organisation
• September 2013 intake approximately 2x previous
  year, now adding audit practice.

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PwC Apprenticeship programme - perspectives

• Dont wait for young people to come to you go
  and get them!
• Set the bar in your own mind...graduates vs
  school leavers
• Find the right sort of challenging work
• Integration with existing delivery teams and
  delivery models
• Big decision for a young person...so variety is
  key
• Create viable progression pathway for your
  apprentices what next?
• 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.
• Feedback from apprentices learn from their
  experiences.

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Further information
Paul Fothergill 44 (0)7739 643978 paul.fothergill
_at_uk.pwc.com Sara Caplan 44 (0) 7799 656
437 Sara.caplan_at_uk.pwc.com http//www.pwc.co.uk/g
overnment-public-sector/issues/higher-apprenticesh
ips.jhtml http//www.pwc.co.uk/government-public-s
ector/publications/employer-ownership-of-skills-pr
ofessional-services.jhtml
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