Apprenticeships & Higher Education in Ireland. Dr. Ruaidhri Neavyn

Apprenticeships & Higher Education in Ireland Dr. Ruaidhri Neavyn

The Role of the HEA Funder and regulator of higher education and training Allocation of funding - Recurrent grant allocation (RGAM) Policy development and implementation

Higher Education Institutions

The Role of the HEA Funder and regulator of higher education and training Allocation of funding - Recurrent grant allocation (RGAM) Policy development and implementation Strategic dialogue and performance funding Governance and oversight Reform of the higher education landscape e.g. institutional consolidation & mergers, technological universities Development and funding of specific HE initiatives e.g. access to higher education, skills and engagement Apprenticeships Dual Learning Programmes

Apprenticeship Features

HEA and Apprenticeships HEA institutions (Institutes of Technology) currently deliver approximately 66% of the off the job training for the existing craft apprenticeships at phase 4 and 6 Phase 4 and 6 are usually of a minimum duration of 10/11 weeks ( blocks ) 300 blocks in 2017/18

HEA and Apprenticeships HEA institutions (Institutes of Technology) currently deliver approximately two thirds of the off the job training (Phase 4 and 6) for the existing craft apprenticeships Phase 4 and 6 are usually of a minimum duration of 10/11 weeks ( blocks ) The HEA provides funding to the IoTs to deliver Apprenticeship blocks ( approximately 25m in 2018) The HEA in cooperation with SOLAS allocate and schedule the Phase 4 and 6 blocks on an annual basis The HEA works closely with the off the job providers to determine capacity to provide additional blocks HEA also works with SOLAS, THEA, QQI and the providers on any issues which arise which are relevant to the funding, governance and operation of apprenticeships

HEA and Apprenticeships Review of Curricula of Existing Craft Apprenticeships SOLAS currently reviewing all existing craft apprenticeships Arising from these reviews, changes are being made to the curricula to reflect the up-to-date methods standards required by the associated industries. The HEA are working with the IoTs and SOLAS to identify the equipment and enabling works necessary to allow the new curricula be rolled out 27m investment over 4 year period

Existing Craft Apprenticeships Construction Sector Brick & Stone, Carpentry and Joinery, Floor & Wall Tiling, Painting & Decorating, Pipefitting, Plastering, Plumbing, Stone Cutting and Stonemasonry, Wood Manufacturing and Finishing Electrical Sector Electrical, Electrical Instrumentation, Instrumentation, Refrigeration, Aircraft Mechanics, Electronic Security Systems Motor Sector Agricultural Mechanics, Construction Plant Fitting, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Motor Mechanics, Vehicle Body Repairs Engineering Sector Mechanical, Automation & Maintenance Fitting, Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metal Work, Tool Making, Industrial Insulation, Farriery

HEA and Apprenticeships Apprenticeship review conducted in 2013-2014 Arising from the review the Apprenticeship Council was established Main function of the Council is to advise on the design, duration, entry levels and ongoing provision of apprenticeships in line with national needs Also advise on the introduction of apprenticeships into new occupations supported by evidence of sustainable demand HEA is a member of the apprenticeship council Review and approve proposals as member of apprenticeship council, particular interest in HE proposals both Public and Private providers Agree funding schedule with Public and Private HE providers based on a Unit Cost Model which includes: o o o o Recurrent Costs Consortia Costs Student Contribution Equipment Costs

HEA and New Apprenticeships Commenced in 2016 L8 BA in Insurance Practice Institute of Technology Sligo in partnership with Institute of Insurance Ireland L7 BSc in Industrial Electrical Engineering - Limerick Institute of Technology in partnership with Limerick for Engineering. Commenced in 2017 L7 Polymer Process Engineer - Athlone Institute of Technology in partnership with Ibec L6/7 Manufacturing Technician - Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (3 other co-ordinating providers) in partnership with Ibec L6 International Financial Services Associate - National College of Ireland in partnership with Ibec L8 International Financial Services Specialist - National College of Ireland in partnership with Ibec

HEA and New Apprenticeships Still in development phase L7 Chef de Partie L8 Sous Chef L9 Executive Chef IT Tralee in partnership with Restaurant Association of Ireland L7 Engineering Services Management Cork Institute of Technology in partnership with Construction Industry Federation L7 Manufacturing ICT Engineer - Limerick Institute of Technology in partnership with Limerick for Engineering and Limerick for IT L9 Applied Accounting Athlone Institute of Technology in partnership with The Institute of Certified Public Accountants Ireland L6 Maintenance Operations Engineering - Cork Institute of Technology in partnership with Ibec L 6 Precision Turned Parts Manufacturing Limerick Institute of Technology in partnership with Precision Turned Parts Manufacturing L7 Science Aircraft Asset Management - Limerick Institute of Technology in partnership with Atlantic Aviation Group, Atlantic Venture Group, Mid West APJ Group, CAE Parc Aviation Shannon

HEA and New Apprenticeships Recently Approved for Development L10 Principal Engineer L9 Senior Quantity Surveyor L9 Equipment Systems Engineer L9 CGI Technical Artist L9 Software Systems Designer L9 Lean Sigma Manger L6 Geo Driller L7 Quality Assurance Technician L6 Laboratory Technician L7 Farm Management L6 Farm Technician L7 Stud Farm Management L6 Sport Turf Management L6 Applied Horticulture L6 Healthcare Assistant L6 Bar Manager L9 Supply Chain Manager L8 Supply Chain Specialist L7 Supply Chain Associate L6 Logistics Associate L6 Recruitment Practitioner

Apprenticeship Dual Learning Real life learning made available to all at all levels and involving all providers Thank You