CITB Update on Consensus and changes to the Grants Scheme. Presented by Angus Hamilton

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1 CITB Update on Consensus and changes to the Grants Scheme Presented by Angus Hamilton

2 Agenda Levy order and Consensus results ITB review update Grant scheme reform eligible training and rates Grant scheme reform supporting systems

3 AGENDA FOR CHANGE New Levy order Consensus Results

4 Levy consensus dashboard Overall result Agree 76.9 % Disagree 23.1 % Confirms approval for Levy order 0.35% on total PAYE 1.25% for Net CIS

5 Dashboard by response channel Non-represented employers 4000 surveyed Agree 72 % Disagree 21 % 7 % were undecided Consensus federations (by volume of companies represented) Agree 90 % Disagree 10 %

6 Feedback during Consensus Industry recognise the need for a training body Not all employers supported CITB Those who did support, asked us to reform Governance, incl. more employer involvement Accountability Skills focused

7 ITB Review summary overview CITB has a long-term role CITB must be more responsive and agile to reflect changing landscape A levy system is still a valid mechanism to raise funds for investment Only intervene directly as a last resort

8 CITB response Vision 2020 Recognise we have a long way to go: Move away from a delivery model Use research and insight to inform solutions Increase commissioning & partnerships to deliver outcomes The new CITB will be more agile and focused on delivering outcomes for industry

9 Grants Scheme changes

10 Why the Grants Scheme has been reformed Industry said they wanted a scheme that was Easy to understand Simple to access focused on construction skills

11 Grants Scheme Principles Encourage training specifically related to the construction industry aligned to CITB s scope order Align funding to priorities and standards Support all levy registered employers and their sub-contractor workforce Use targeted funding to support industry priorities Prioritise investment in areas where there is a long term commitment

12 What is changing? Phased in from April 2018 The Grants Scheme will only support training which delivers recognised industry skills Withdraw supplementary grants Apprenticeships started before April 2018 will get enhanced support Grants Scheme payments will be automated improving cash flow Training plans will not be required to claim grant

13 Which training will be supported Apprenticeships Attendance and achievements Qualifications Achievement primarily Long period Qualifications will attract an element for attendance. Short Duration Courses Achievement only

14 Apprenticeships - update and rates Higher Apprenticeships are now included in Grants Scheme No change to rates for Levels 2 & 3 Attendance Achievement Apprenticeships Levels 2 & 3 L2 L3 L2 L3 Y1 Y2 1,965 1,660 1,125 2,375 3,125 Attendance Achievement Higher Level and Degree Apprenticeships 1,125 per year 3,125 Grant support will be paid in quarterly instalments Apprenticeships which start before April 2018 and are eligible for supplementary grant will receive an enhanced rate of 10% until completion Apprenticeship packages will be reviewed in 2018

15 Qualifications - update and rates Continue to support wide range of Qualifications Payment on achievement with some attendance allowance Rates will be introduced from April 2018 Attendance Achievement Short-period Qualifications under 12 months e.g. N/SVQs, NEBOSH 600 Long-period Qualifications over 12 months e.g. HNC, HND, including areas such as; HNC Civil Engineering, Post Grad Diploma in Quantity Surveying 1,125 pa 1,875

16 Specialist Applied-Skills Programme Specialist Upskilling Programmes (SAPs & SUPs) SAPs converted to Trailblazers where appropriate (England only) SAPs starting up to March 2018 supported at current rate of 7650 From April 2018 : Commissioning providers to deliver training Skills modules will be supported through Short Duration Courses N/SVQ achievements will be supported through Short-period Qualifications

17 Definition of Short Duration Training Delivers a measurable outcome of appropriate knowledge or skills, that is portable across industry Has agreed set of standards and assessment criteria Is not part of a formal Qualification (including Apprenticeships) Has a duration of three hours to 29 days

18 Establishing agreed training standards Review list of short duration courses Identify existing training standards e.g. City & Guilds. CPCS etc. Remaining 200+ courses require agreed set of standards CITB develop proposed new standards Federations and employers review online Industry Advisory Forum and CITB sign off Share standards with training providers Phased delivery Number Date Phase 1 (generic) 53 Training Standards 31 October 2017 Phase 2 (high volume) 75 Training Standards 31 January 2018 Phase 3 (niche) 75 Training Standards 30 April 2018

19 Grant reform - Supporting systems Centralised training directory A national training register Automated grant payments

20 High Level User Interactions Supporting systems CITB Pay Grant (based on rules) Training Providers Register when approved Add courses & dates Training Providers Add achievements Create individual records Employer View training opportunities Link to provider to book Provide review / feedback Individual View training opportunities Provide review / feedback Training Directory Training Register Search & view individuals achievements Set preferences Give consent Update profile Employer Individual CITB Data warehouse Create reports by attributes Generate insights

21 For employers who want to keep in touch: Citb.co.uk/opt-in For training providers interested in becoming Approved Training Organisations: Citb.co.uk/ctdinterest