Education MattersLGBT Conference

Friday 22nd February 2013

Captain Eleina Bayne AGC (ETS)

Education Matters - Aim

• To discuss educational, career and personal development opportunities available to serving

soldiers and officers.

Personal Development - Responsibilities

• Individual– Take ownership– Maintain personal development plan– Ensure accurate recording on JPA– Keep records of achievement/certificates

– MAKE USE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!

Army Graduate Programme Feasibility

Study• RMAS CC cohort 06/07 only• 24 Started - 10 on track to complete• Provided a funded degree for non-graduate

officer entrants• OU distance learning• No new registrations since

BUT• RMAS CC gains 120 CATS points from OU

(equivalent to 1 year of degree)

Responsibilities – First Line

• RCMO– Provide local advice on qualifications, accreditation, FE and

HE opportunities, access to SLC and ELC, Apprenticeships, Functional Skills, e-LC courses

– Support Chain of Command

• Employing Officer– Include personal development review in appraisal interviews– Allocate resources (time)

Responsibilities – Second Line

– AEC Staff (military, e-LC staff, BSDM, IERO)• Provide SME advice

– Career Managers in APC• Identify opportunities and signpost individuals

– Capability Directorates• Develop Whole Life Development plan (WLD)• Sponsor for trade-related accreditation

Responsibilities – Third Line

• DETS(A)– Interface with national organisations, government, external

agencies and Defence– Assist Capability Directorates in developing WLD plans– Underpinning policy– Direction and guidance

Where to find information

Soldier Literacy & Numeracy Requirements

Requirement Literacy Numeracy

To join the Army Regular – EL 2

TA – EL 3

Regular – EL 2

TA – EL 3

To enter Phase 2 Training

EL 3 EL3

To achieve within 3 years of joining

(less TA)

Level 1 Level 1

What does it include?

• Teacher Training• Dyslexia Advice• Basic Skills• GCSEs and A Levels• Commissioning Guidance• Officer Education Guidance• Accreditation• Resettlement

Headquarters Land Forces - DETS(A)

National LevelsNational Levels

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Levels 4/5/6

Levels 7/8

Entry

National Qualifications

Framework

National Curriculum

5 Year Old

7 Year Old

11 Year Old

GCSE D-G

GCSE A*-C

A Level

Graduate

Post-Grad

Entry 1

Entry 2

Level 2

Entry 3

Level 1

Basic Skills

Entry 1

Entry 2

Level 2

Entry 3

Level 1

FunctionalSkills

Requirement for Promotion

Literacy Numeracy

Eligible to attend JNCO Part 1 CLM

Level 1 Level 1

Eligible to attend SNCO Part 1 CLM

From 1 Apr 12 Level 2

From 1 Apr 12

Level 2

Eligible to attend WO Part 1 CLM

From 1 Apr 12 Level 2

From 1 Apr 12 Level 2

Soldier L&N Requirements for Promotion

What does it include?

• Teacher Training• Dyslexia Advice• Basic Skills• GCSEs and A Levels• Commissioning Guidance• Officer Education Guidance• Accreditation• Resettlement

Headquarters Land Forces - DETS(A)

National LevelsNational Levels

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Levels 4/5/6

Levels 7/8

Entry

National Qualifications

Framework

National Curriculum

5 Year Old

7 Year Old

11 Year Old

GCSE D-G

GCSE A*-C

A Level

Graduate

Post-Grad

Entry 1

Entry 2

Level 2

Entry 3

Level 1

Basic Skills

Entry 1

Entry 2

Level 2

Entry 3

Level 1

FunctionalSkills

Officer Literacy & Numeracy Requirements

• DE Officers. Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy standards. These are met by the current requirement to have a GCSE grade (A*-C) in English & maths

• LE Officers. From 1 Apr 14, all those seeking an LE Commission are required to hold a Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy awards.

Literacy & Numeracy Policy

• Defence Policy JSP 898 Part 4 Chapter • Army Policy DETS(A):

– LF/DETS(A)/ADLS/01/03/15 Dated 15 Feb 12– Available on Defence Intranet (DETS(A) page)– ABN 18/12

Commissioning Process for Soldiers

• 2011 DIN 01-213 & 2012 DIN 07-137

• COs should be notified of potential candidates to interview them.

• Candidate should apply to attend AOSB Briefing (include a signed AF B227, AOSB CV and UDMFA {fit to attend})

• All forms available via Recruiting Group or AOSB on 94381 8420

• Education Entry Standards: 5 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including English and Maths

• Age Requirements: 18 yrs or over when attending AOSB main Board and no older than 28yrs 6mths to ensure attendance at RMAS before 29th birthday.

Accreditation

• Opportunity to gain nationally recognized qualifications related to military training, education and experience

• DETS(A) provides generic schemes– Leadership & Management

• Capability Directorates are sponsors for trade related schemes

• Accreditation GuidesArmyNet –> Education –> ETS –> Accreditation

Chartered Management Institute Accreditation

• CMI Accreditation has carefully been mapped across to the current CLM at all three levels.

• Usually some extra work and personal financial contribution involved, but WORTH IT!

Chartered Management Institute Accreditation – JNCO CLM

• Option 1: Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management with 67 credits £110

• No additional work required – SLC ineligible

• Option 2: Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management with 73 credits £140

• External assignment (unit 3006) required. SLC may be eligible

• Option 3: Level 3 Award in Coaching & Mentoring £90• External assignment (unit 3011) required, SLC may be eligible

Chartered Management Institute Accreditation – SNCO CLM

• Option 1: Level 4 Diploma in Management & Leadership with 61 credits £115

• No additional work required – SLC ineligible

• Option 2: Level 4 Diploma in Management & Leadership with 74 credits £195

• + bonus Level 5 Award in management Coaching & Mentoring

• 2 external assignments (units 4005 and 5014) required – SLC may be eligible

Chartered Management Institute Accreditation – SNCO CLM

• Option 3: Level 5 Award in Management Coaching & Mentoring £100

• External assignment (unit 5014) required – SLC may be eligible

• Option 4: Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership with 57 credits £130

• External assignment (unit 5020) required – SLC may be eligible

Chartered Management Institute Accreditation – WO CLM

• Option 1: CMI Level 6 Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF) at 62 credits £140

• Option 2: CMI Level 6 Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF) at 69 credits £170

• Option 3: CMI Level 5 Award in Management Coaching and Mentoring (QCF) £100

• Option 4: CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership (QCF) at 32 credits £135

Chartered Management Institute Website and Contact Details

• CLM 08 V3 Effective from 01 Sep 2011

• http://www.managers.org.uk/training-development-qualifications/personal-development/qualifications/army

• For all other CLMs and EFPs• For further information please contact CMI on 01536 207496 or

Mike Setterfield, MOD Account Manager 01664 840085 or

mike.setterfield@managers.org.uk.

Instructional Qualifications

• PTLLS: Preparing to Teach in the Life-Long Learning Sector– Level 3 (A-Level)

• CTLLS: Certificate in Teaching in the Life-Long learning Sector– Level 4 (A-Level)

• DTLLS: Diploma in teaching in the Life-Long Learning Sector – Level 5 (Graduate level)

University Short Course Programme

• 2012 DIN 07-118 and ABN 72-12• 2-5 day courses at variety of universities• All Regular Army personnel eligible• Accredited at Master’s level

Higher Defence Studies Programme

• 2012 DIN 07-111 and ABN 61/12• MPhil International Relations – Cambridge

University• Master’s in any Defence related topic – any

University• Army Fellowships • Yale World Fellows Programme

(www.yale.edu/worldfellows)

Residential Study Programmes

• 2012 DIN 07-113 and ABN 71-12• Financial support (£300) towards additional

fees for residential study period as part of Personal Development programme

• E.g. OU Residential summer school

Standard Learning Credits

• JSP 898 Part 4 Chapter 4• Funding for multiple, small-scale learning

activities• £175 per annum (annual allowance)• 20% individual contribution

Enhanced Learning Credits

• JSP 898 Part 4 Ch 3• www.enhancedlearningcredits.com• Supports higher level learning (Level 3 or above)

• Lower tier – £1000 per annum (maximum 3 claims)– 4+ years eligible service

• Upper tier– £2000 per annum (maximum 3 claims)– 8+ years eligible service

• Strict criteria• 20% personal contribution• **NEW REGISTRATION WINDOW** 1 Feb – 1 Oct 2013• ELCAS – 0845 300 5179

Publicly Funded Further Education and Higher Education

• JSP 898 Part 4 Chapter 7• www.enhancedlearningcredits.com• ABN 25/12

• Government support to Service Leavers to provide funding for:• First full Level 3 qualification (A-Level) or – • First higher education qualification (foundation or undergraduate

degree)

• Eligibility– ELC scheme member– Minimum 4 years ELC qualifying service

Any Questions?