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Developing Higher Apprenticeships in the UK Manufacturing Economy

Semta Apprenticeship Service supports employers in developing higher apprenticeships in the growing UK manufacturing sector. With a focus on advancing technologies and workforce skills, Semta addresses skills shortages and collaborates with key industries. The initiative aims to raise standards through expert advice and an apprenticeship ambition plan, endorsed by the Secretary of State for Business. The new Higher Apprenticeship Framework offers employer-led programs in collaboration with industry giants, including Airbus, BAE Systems, and Rolls-Royce. This framework incorporates various educational levels, from A Levels to Honours Degrees, to meet the demands of the evolving job landscape and ensure competitiveness. For more information, visit www.semta.org.uk.

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Developing Higher Apprenticeships in the UK Manufacturing Economy

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  1. Semta Apprenticeship Service Working with Employers to develop higher apprenticeships

  2. 2012 The Strength of UK PLC  • No. 7 manufacturing economy • 2.6 million jobs • Exports £200 billion • R&D: £10 billion • Total GVA: £140 billion

  3. Changing face of UK manufacturing

  4. Advanced Manufacturing • Technologically complex • High value

  5. Workforce skills challenges • 200,000 employed people need up skilling • 23% of companies have skills gaps

  6. Skills shortages • Need to recruit around 68,000 qualified engineers, technologists or scientists.

  7. Semta’s role Employer Voice on Skills Raising Standards Expert Advice

  8. Apprenticeship Ambition • 10 point plan The Secretary of State fully supports and welcomes your ambition to increase substantially the number of higher level engineering and manufacturing apprenticeships. Rt Hon Dr Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills

  9. Skills drivers • new technologies or equipment • new legislative or regulation • new products and services, • new working practices; and • increased competitive pressure.

  10. New Higher Apprenticeship Framework • Employer led: • Airbus • BAE Systems • Ford • GKN • Jaguar Land Rover • Rolls-Royce • Siemens

  11. PhD Masters Degree Honours Degree HND, Foundation Degree Competitive Need HNC A Level, National Diploma GCSE Conation feedback New Higher Apprenticeship Framework 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (Chartered Engineer) (Incorporated Engineer) Higher Apprenticeship 4, & 6 Advanced Apprenticeship (Eng Tech) Intermediate Apprenticeship

  12. Growing graduates • SME roll-out and support • Supply chain • Over training

  13. Basic Architecture Levels 4, & 6 Level 6 Framework components Level 4 UK Specification plus NVQ4 for inexperienced academic entrants Competence NVQ 4 or QCF diploma Hons Degree or EDEXCEL Level 6 Comp/Knowledge Combined qualification Knowledge HNC,HND or Foundation degree Combined Combined Level 4 Comp/Knowledge N/A Transferrable skills *Functional Skills/Key Skills Level 2 or 3 Functional Skills/Key Skills Level 2 or 3 PLTS Personal Learning and Thinking Skills *Personal Learning and Thinking Skills Employment Responsibilities and Rights *Employment Responsibilities and Rights ERR Entry Requirements STEM A levels, Advanced /Apprenticeship Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship or other Variable Variable Duration * If completed at a previous level, ignore Level 4 framework Eng Tech Exit/ Outcomes inc UK spec Level 6 framework I Eng status

  14. Meeting the needs of employers http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSnJ3qp0RY8&feature=plcp

  15. Here to help you invest in apprentices customerservices@semta.org.uk Customer Services 0845 643 9001 www.semta.org.uk

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