Degree apprentices are likely to have a greater attachment to their employer, and already being employed means they are more likely to stay with that company afterwards. Under the scheme, apprentices, sponsored by their employers, gain a degree alongside practical skills developed in the workplace. The degree apprenticeships da team coordinates the application, working with the school and with support from qeo. Apprenticeships apprenticeships achieve a relevant higher level qualification as a core component of the apprenticeship. Our highly qualified, experienced and specialized assessors and tutors will provide the apprentices with the skills and knowledge to ensure that they are able to outperform their best ability and exceed within their specialized field.
Apprentices are employed throughout the programme, and spend part of their time at university and the rest with their employer. The concept of a degree apprenticeship is a fairly new model that combines postsecondary education with paid onthejob learning experiences through usdol registered apprenticeship programs. Applicants interested in applying for the nj place 2. Master of business administration senior leader masters. Solicitor institute for apprenticeships and technical. Degree apprenticeships are a partnership between industry and higher education institutions, designed to ensure we meet the needs of employers. Home courses supporting information higher and degree apprenticeships. We are confident you will find the course stimulating, challenging and rewarding. If you need to see more detailed information on the status of a standard you can download a csv file of all standards or a filtered list, you may. Digital and technology solutions is the most established degree apprenticeship at aston.
Designed specifically to fill skills gaps in business and industry, a degree apprenticeship will give students the knowledge and the knowhow to further their career. To find out more on becoming an apprenticeship employer please complete the enquiry form or call 08000. Youll earn a salary, and your course fees will be covered by your employer and the government. Apprenticeship guide employer handbook aspire to learn.
They combine work with study and may include a workbased, academic or combined qualification or a professional qualification. Degree apprenticeships, on completion, result in the awarding of an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Llb hons mprof legal practice degree apprenticeship. Degree apprenticeship approval form university of essex. Degree apprenticeships nottingham trent university. In cases where a new degree is developed, employers will be able to work with universities to shape the overall degree programme. Business, employment and skills service employer handbook.
Degree apprenticeships combine working with studying parttime at a university. Youll spend 80% of the working week at your place of employment, and 20% at your place of study. Apprenticeships can also enable practitioners to gain a license to practice in a regulated profession. National apprenticeship service, employer survey 2017 73% of employers say that staff morale is improved by having apprentices national apprenticeship service, employer survey 2017 as an employer engaging in higher and degree apprenticeships you are participating in increasing diversity and widening participation. It is centred on an employer defined specification, but can be augmented to meet the. Higher apprenticeships are available at a range of levels, from the equivalent of a foundation degree to a bachelors degree and soon at masters degree level in. You just need to be willing to manage your time between work and study. Achievement of the standard and the associated apprenticeship assessment plan will satisfy the sras regulatory framework for qualification as a solicitor, subject to the sras usual tests of character and suitability.
Higher and degree apprenticeships are available at levels 4 to 7. Apprenticeship employer handbook by reaseheath college issuu. To start this programme, the apprentice must have a level 3 qualification, alevels, advanced diploma or international baccalaureate or have completed an advanced apprenticeship. Aston university is a leading provider of degree apprenticeships as the first in the uk to offer them and the first university with degree apprenticeship graduates.
Taught programmes handbook will apply to all students on apprenticeship programmes. Degree apprenticeships guide for employers office for. These courses last between three and six years, with a bachelors or masters degree awarded at the end. Its more important than ever to make sure that our education system gives young people the. At teesside university we work with organisations across all sectors and are approved by the education and skills funding agency. Our apprenticeships are specifically designed in partnership with employers and professional bodies, enabling us to tailor them to your needs. Further details in relation to the end point assessment element of your apprenticeship can be found in the apprenticeship guide provided by your employer. Combine fulltime paid work and parttime university study.
As a participant in a higher education programme a degree apprentice is also a student. Apprenticeship handbook this apprentice facing document provides details useful to any apprentice undertaking a particular apprenticeship programme. Higher and degree apprenticeship integrated endpoint. Its a fact that apprenticeships develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce. Higher apprenticeship or degree level qualification. Combine work with studying for a flagship business qualification with no need for a student loan your fees are paid by the government and your employer. Firstly, noone should be put off from applying for a degree apprenticeship because of lingering pictures of brutal treatment and medieval servitude, this is a proper paying job that can allow you to grab a degree without facing debtors prison at the end of it. Degree apprenticeships guide for employers office for students. University student handbook for taught programmes 201920 page 5 of 34 1 this handbook this handbook is for all students studying on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes, including those who are on degree apprenticeship programmes. A degree apprenticeship is a job, which combines work with higherlevel learning. These programmes can also help improve the diversity of your workforce and open up employment opportunities to young people from.
The benefits of apprenticeships are becoming increasingly obvious to more and more businesses. At the university of birmingham we are proud of the work we do to widen participation in higher education. Degree apprenticeships, on completion, result in the awarding of an. Equally, the handbook is a useful point of reference for employers as it provides information. Employer handbook for apprenticeships business, employment and skills service. As a degree apprentice you will split your time between university study and the workplace and will be employed throughout gaining a qualification while earning a wage and getting real onthejob experience in your chosen. Digital and technology solutions degree apprenticeship. The standard is based on the sras statement of solicitor competence. Apprenticeship guide employer handbook we offer impartial information, advice and guidance.
Degree apprenticeships typically take three to six years to complete. Department of labor and workforce development nj labor. By providing high level and degree apprenticeships. Welcome thank you very much for choosing south essex college for your apprenticeship needs. Apprenticeship act, which is conducted or sponsored by an employer, a group of employers, or a joint apprenticeship committee representing both employees and a union, and which contains all terms conditions for the qualification, recruitment. Welcome to the ba hons business management degree apprenticeship programme. Employers degree apprenticeships teesside university. Degree apprenticeships are aimed at 18 to 19yearold school leavers as an alternative route into higher education.
The duration of the apprenticeship and the amount of offthejob training needed to meet the 20%. A degree apprenticeship is an alternative pathway into workbased learning. If you wish to see all apprenticeships available including frameworks use the apprenticeship finder or find apprenticeship training tools provided by esfa. Institute for apprenticeships and technical education. This is the equivalent of a level 4 or 5 qualification or a foundation degree. In order to pass your apprenticeship you must also complete the required end point assessment. With the expansion of higher and degree apprenticeships businesses can now access the. Our gold standard teaching, wide range of apprenticeship programmes, and understanding of business needs means we are a training provider of choice.
How the university quality assures end point assessment. What distinguishes this apprenticeship from other masters level study programmes is the employerdefined knowledge, skills and behaviour ksbs outcomes that are integrated and assessed, underpinned with a management masters degree, and the potential to achieve professional recognition. The mba degree apprenticeship route is aimed at leaders with experience in management and the workplace who appreciate that to lead teams and stay ahead in our turbulent fastpaced global economy, they need new tools. This can be on a daytoday basis or in blocks of time, depending on the programme and requirements of the employer. Apprenticeship job creation tax credit ajctc is a nonrefundable tax credit for an employer that is equal to 10. Degree apprenticeship programmes are designed to allow apprentices to achieve both the university qualification and the apprenticeship. It was the first degree apprenticeship offered in the uk and has developed capable professionals at companies including virgin.
Apprenticeships fall perfectly into our longstanding reputation for providing vocationallyled courses. Businesses that offer apprenticeships view them as beneficial to their longterm development. Special provisions for degree apprenticeships teaching. If you arent familiar with the scheme, you can find out all you need to know from the what is a degree apprenticeship. Guide to higher and degree level apprenticeships university of. The da submit s the application to the register of end point assessor organisations roepao. The apprentice works for an employer, but spends at least 20 per cent of their. There is a national minimum wage for apprentices, however. Most of their training is done while working for an employer who helps the. Apprenticeship employer terms and conditions 20 june 2018. The university has a policy on the quality assurance of epa which covers the following principal areas. St0153 power engineer integrated degree apprenticeship level 7. An apprenticeship is a system of training a new generation of practitioners of a trade or profession with onthejob training and often some accompanying study classroom work and reading. Degree apprenticeships provide an opportunity to support the diversification of your workforce, and engage students from backgrounds who may not be attracted by more traditional forms of study.