MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE LEVEL 7 APPRENTICESHIP START SEPTEMBER 2020
DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS Paul Bridge Manchester Metropolitan University ARCHITECT MASTERS APPRENTICESHIP Victoria Jolley Manchester School of Architecture (MSA)
A LEADING UNIVERSITY PROVIDER OF DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS Apprenticeship Awards 2019 AAC Awards 2020 Digital Educate North 2019 UK multiple winners and nominees Apprenticeship Provider winner Apprenticeship Award winner Barclays Global Tech Awards British Education Awards 2020 THE Awards 2018 Employer 2019 Entry Level Talent Award Digital and Technology Solutions Engagement Award nominee Apprentice Award winner Lloyds Banking Group Awards OFSTED 2018 Outstanding 2019 Data Strategist GTA England Apprentice Awards Provider Apprentice Award 2020 Digital Marketing Apprentice finalist (Siemens) Global interest, advising Asian Apprentice of the Year other countries – Australia, 2019 highly commended and Rate My Apprenticeship Awards New Zealand and Spain nominated 2019 Top University Provider
A LEADING UNIVERSITY PROVIDER OF DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS Excellent retention and progression Increasing diversity 70% women on Laboratory Scientist o 31% women on Digital and Technology (compared to o 19% on Computer Science degrees nationally) 50% women on Chartered Manager o Exceptional results: 97.5% graduating with a 2:1 or above, 80% 1 st class 25+ apprentices recognised at regional and national awards Digital and Technology graduates 2019
OUR APPROACH: APPRENTICESHIP UNIT First dedicated university Degree Apprenticeship Unit, with a significant investment. The Unit is responsible for: Development of employer partnerships and account management – single point of contact Funding and data Hub and spoke model into the University: Admissions, Recruitment, Schools Liaison, Student Support, Finance, Quality, Legal, and blended learning functions Marketing and promotion Employer Advisory Boards Development of degree apprenticeships Skills Coaches/tutors in the workplace
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OUR APPROACH Co-designed, co-delivered, co-assessed, co-evaluated Trailblazer participants, Employer Advisory Boards, employer deep-dives More than 40 tailored programmes and delivery patterns Deep knowledge of apprenticeship requirements combined with employer-led innovation to deliver education and business impact
WHAT IS A DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP? Degree apprentices are employed for at least 30 hours a week and combine work with part-time study at University. A fully-integrated Masters (L7) degree, involving both academic learning, professional development and work-based competence development and assessment. Independent end-point assessment to confirm occupational competence.
EMPLOYERS: WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? CONTRACT OF SERVICE JOB ROLE The apprentice must have a contract of service The apprentice must have a job role(s) with you that provides the opportunity for them to gain the with you which is long enough for them to complete the apprenticeship successfully knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to (including the end-point assessment) – four years achieve their apprenticeship. for the Architect apprenticeship. The apprentice must have appropriate support and supervision on the job, by you, to carry out their job WAGES The cost of the apprentice’s wages must be met by role. the employer. This should be a minimum of £12,000 per year, or the National Living Wage if OFF-THE-JOB aged over 25. Your apprentices must be able to use 20% of their time on ‘off-the-job’ learning.
OFF-THE-JOB TRAINING: WHAT COUNTS?
APPRENTICESHIP FUNDING Funding determined by annual NON-LEVY PAYER: Payroll below payroll £3 million o Apprenticeship is 95% LEVY PAYER: Payroll above £3 government funded million o Further incentives depend o Levy payable equivalent to on age (18 or under) or if an 0.5% of payroll in excess of Education, Health and Care £3 million plan is in place o Levy payments used to pay o 5% of £21,000 is only for apprenticeships £1,050 over four years, or an average of £265.50 per year
APPRENTICES: WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? RIGHT TO WORK ENTRY REQUIREMENTS You must have the right to work in England. You must meet the entry requirements of the MSA – 2:1 in Architecture and submit your WORKING HOURS portfolio (Part 1). You must spend at least 50% of your working hours in England. All applicants must have a Level 2 Maths and English at grades A* - C (9 – 4) or equivalent, JOB OFFER or must commit to completing this alongside You must have a job offer from an employer the programme (free of charge). willing to support you on the apprenticeship.
THE MANCHESTER SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE (MSA) The Manchester School of Architecture is a collaboration between the University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University. msa.ac.uk
THE MASTER OF ARCHITECTURE LEVEL 7 APPRENTICESHIP The qualification includes: The MSA’s offer has been Part 2 Master of Architecture prescribed by the Architects RIBA Part 3 (ADPPA) Registration Board and is End-point assessment recognised by the RIBA On successful completion, the Apprentices will be able to access apprentice will be able to register resources (e.g. libraries and with the Architects Registration workshops) at both the University of Board. Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan to support their The programme can be completed studies. in 48 months.
UNITS STUDIED YEAR 1 Part 2: Research: Methods 1 Part 2: Research: Methods 2 YEAR 2 Part 2: Professional Studies 1 Part 2: Professional Studies 2 YEAR 3 Part 2: Studio 1 Part 2: Studio 2 Part 3: Studio 3 YEAR 4 Part 2: Professional Studies 3 RIBA Part 3 ADPPA (0 credits) End-point assessment All 30 credits unless stated otherwise
ENTRY CRITERIA ARB prescribed Part 1 or Part 1 equivalent: BA (Hons) Architecture 2:1 Any student with a non-prescribed cognate award (typically Architecture Technology/Interior Design) must gain Part 1 before they can start a Level 7 apprenticeship All prospective MSA Master of Architecture candidates are asked to submit the following information with their applications: o A concise letter of intent or personal statement o A digital portfolio of work (minimum 35 pages) o At least two referees are required, one of which must be from a former year 3 tutor, the other from your current employer More information can be found at msa.ac.uk/study/march/apply
ENTRY CRITERIA This means apprentices could be: Graduating students who have just completed their Part 1 undergraduate degree (year 3) and have an offer of employment Or Architectural assistants currently in employment (for example, on their year out) who wish to continue their studies by completing a Master of Architecture
REQUIREMENTS Apprentices need to be employed for a minimum of 30 hours per week including ‘off-the-job training’ The Part 2 Master of Architecture component will follow our existing course but is delivered on a part-time basis. During term time, this will involve one day per week attending University plus self-directed study. Some units may also include occasional blocks of study The Part 3 ADPPA will follow the RIBA’s existing programme The end-point assessment concludes the training and releases the Part 3 Award to allow apprentices to register with ARB
RECRUITMENT SUPPORT Promote vacancies on the Manchester Metropolitan website, National Apprenticeship Service and through social media channels Regular open evenings to advertise vacancies and meet potential apprentices Host recruitment assessment centres to screen potential candidates
NEXT STEPS Employers Application Application confirm window open forms sent to intention to for September employers to enrol Registration Application 2020 pass on to apprentices and contracting assessed and candidates and begin arrangements decision on internal/ get underway offer external with the communicated recruitment University to applicant process and employer
QUESTIONS? PAUL BRIDGE Apprenticeship Development Manager Manchester Metropolitan University p.bridge@mmu.ac.uk VICTORIA JOLLEY Senior Lecturer Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) v.jolley@mmu.ac.uk
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