Higher ApprenticeshipsProfessional Development

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Develop a qualified, skilled and motivated workforce through Higher ApprenticeshipsHigher Apprenticeships combine Bury College’s expertise in higher education with our business understanding, enabling you to upskill your employees to meet your company’s needs.

“The future of higher vocational education. Unitinguniversities and industry for the UK’s economic future.”The future of higher vocational education, Burnett K and Thrift N 2015

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• Welcome to Bury College Apprenticeships

• What is a Higher Apprenticeship?

• What can they be used for?

• Business Benefits

• Bury College Higher Apprenticeships available

• Key Information

• Next Steps

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Welcome to Bury College ApprenticeshipsBury College Apprenticeships has a proven track record of achievement with success rates well above the national average.

As well as being recognised as a quality training and skills provider, we have over 25 years’ experience delivering apprenticeships to a wide range of industry sectors.

Each year we work towards improving thecompetitiveness of over 800 employers throughsupporting over 2,500 apprentices acrossintermediate, advanced and Higher Apprenticeships.

We provide employers with a first class, professional and supportive service. You will benefit from ourdedicated account managers, flexible training and E-learning services.

Trainers and Assessors with Industry experience that deliver high quality, flexible training.

We can help you choose the apprenticeship modules which are tailored to meetthe individual needs ofyour business.

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82%of employers take apprentices to build the skills capacity within their business.

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Business Solutions offer FREE Training Needs Analysis Consultation 0161 280 8650 business.solutions@burycollege.ac.uk

Business Solutions Bury College offers FREE Training Needs Analysis Consultation 0161 280 8650 business.solutions@burycollege.ac.uk

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*Sources: 2011 British Chambers of Commerce, Populus research commissioned by the National Apprenticeship Service and Productivity Matters, Centre for Economic and Business Research, 2013

Higher Apprenticeship programmes have been designed to train individuals up to foundation degree level, providing them with the knowledge and skills required to meet employers’ and businesses needs.

Higher Apprenticeships are the next step up from advanced apprenticeships and are nationally accredited work-based programmes. This allows employers to invest in their own organisation’s talent and increase productivity and profitability through a highly qualified and skilled workforce.

Integrating academic learning at a higher educational level and on the job practical learning will enable participants to develop into confident and capable management professionals in your business.

What is a Higher Apprenticeship?

“Bury College has provided me with a challenging, yet supportive learning environment to further enhance my critical thinking and reflective skills, contributing to my management performance in my organisation.”Mike Doherty, IT Services Manager Level 5,Higher Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management.

Higher Apprenticeships are an affordable and flexible way to invest in your new and existing staff. By investing in higher level skills you are committing to the continued professional development of your employees, and therefore your business.

Professional Development Upskill and train existing employees; providing the opportunity to progress their careers by gaining the additional skills and knowledge they need to take on more senior roles within the business.

Creating Positions Create an opportunity to employ enthusiastic talent that you can mould and develop for your business.

Progression Develop opportunities for those that have completed an advanced apprenticeship to progress.

How does the apprenticeship work?Higher apprentices work full time whilst studying at Bury College, this also includes independent study. Our team of experts work in partnership with businesses to create and deliver bespoke apprenticeship training programmes that attract, develop and retain a pipeline of talent. The Higher Apprenticeship consists of two parts:• Theory (technical knowledge)• Competence (technical skills matched against national standards)

What can they be used for?Case Study

“The Higher Apprenticeship in Care Leadership and Management Level 5 has given us the opportunity to progress our employee using a structured mutual development plan both from an educational and organisational perspective. As an organisation we value the importance of allowing our staff to develop and grow and the Higher Apprenticeship helps us to facilitate this ethos.”

Dale Mordlock, Managing Director of Shardale Ltd.

Shardale LtdSpecialised Therapeutic Community for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation

Business Benefits Higher Apprenticeships can help particularly competent employees reach their full potential. They could be useful, for example, where a staff member is already performing well in their existing role but has the aptitude to move into a more senior position, but lacks the technical knowledge and confidence to take that step up.

In addition to maximising the talents of existing staff, Higher Apprenticeships can also be used to fill skills gaps. An employer may identify a need within the business and the Higher Apprenticeship can be tailored to fit that gap.

Even the best-performing business can do better; a Higher Apprentice can bring the very latest knowledge of techniques and technology to their workplace.

Investing in staff development through a Higher Apprenticeship can improve productivity and performance.

25%A study by ICM Research reveals that employers in England rate qualified higher apprentices as 25% more employable than those who took an alternative route into work.Sources www.gov.uk/government

More than 18,000 apprentices were on a Higher Apprenticeship in England during 2013/14, a 39 per cent increase year-on-year.

Bury College Higher Apprenticeships available:• Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Accountancy

• Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web & Telecoms Professionals

• Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Business and Professional Administration

• Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Hospitality Management

• Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced Engineering

• Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management

• Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management

• Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Human Resource Management

• Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship in Care, Leadership and Management (Adult Social Care)

For full course information please click here.

DurationApproximately two years.

AssessmentsIncludes work-based projects, coursework, written reports and assignments, e-portfolio and multiple choice tests.

DeliveryThe qualifications are delivered through a variety of methods including classroom attendance, professional discussions online, direct observations, live case study reporting and gathering evidence through e-portfolio development. Your trainer will make visits usually every four to six weeks, however the delivery is flexible with absolute minimum disruption to the workplace.

Entry requirementsCompletion of a Level 3 Apprenticeship/professional qualification in a relevant discipline, or a recognised and equivalent qualification. Candidates may also be required to undertake and successfully complete an initial assessment which will comprise of an interview and a short written task. Interview details, tasks and information required to bring to the interview will be communicated to the applicant at least one week prior to the interview date

CostsHigher Apprenticeships are co-funded by the Government. At present, employers are asked to pay up to 50% of the fees. Please contact our training consultants for full fee information.

Key information

Contact our training consultants on 0161 280 8650, or email: business.solutions@burycollege.ac.uk

Your employee will be assigned a personal assessor who will support them throughout the process as well as ensure the modules are continuing to meet the requirements of their role within your business.

An assessor will meet with you and your employee to carry out a skills analysis, choosing modules to complement your business and your employee’s career aspirations.

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Business Solutions Bury College has a dedicated team of business development advisors to support you and your employee, from recruiting or identifying a higher apprentice to completion of their qualificationwithin your organisation.

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