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Work Based Learning in the UK – A Wales perspective – June 2013
Work Based Learning in the UK – A Wales perspectiveDavid Jones – Principal/Chief Executive Deeside College
Work Based Learning in the UK – A Wales perspective – June 2013
Wales (UK)
Work Based Learning in the UK – A Wales perspective – June 2013
LIVERPOOL
MANCHESTER
Work Based Learning in the UK – A Wales perspective – June 2013
Wales Part of United Kingdom (UK) Partly devolved government – includes
economy, transport, education & training English and Welsh languages Population: 3 million Unemployment:
UK 7.9% - Wales 8.3% - North Wales 6.0%
GVA per head as % of UK 73.1 North Wales - 85.4 North East Wales
Work Based Learning in the UK – A Wales perspective – June 2013
Further Education Colleges in Wales Public sector Qualifications: A levels, technical, vocational and
professional courses for individuals and businesses
Age range of students:16+ (some 14-16) Many college students are in employment and
study at college part-time Programme of college mergers
Work Based Learning in the UK – A Wales perspective – June 2013
Work-based learning Provided by colleges and private sector
organisations
National Vocational Qualifications – NVQs - assess competence
Apprenticeships: nationally recognised frameworks of qualifications specified by employer sector groups
Pathways to Apprenticeship
Basic and key skills
Work Based Learning in the UK – A Wales perspective – June 2013
Employer-specific programmes
Technical courses and short courses e.g. on legislation compliance, management
Tailored courses – developed by colleges’ business development departments
Work Based Learning in the UK – A Wales perspective – June 2013
Key Vocational Training Areas
Accounting and Finance Advanced Manufacturing Aeronautical Engineering Agriculture Business Administration Computing and IT Construction
Electronics Hairdressing Beauty &
Holistic Therapy Health and Social Care Hospitality and Catering Motor Vehicle Engineering
Work Based Learning in the UK – A Wales perspective – June 2013
Engaging with Employers
Employer breakfasts and seminars with key speakers
Vocational sector groups
Active personal links at all levels
Use existing, local and business-to-business contacts
Work Based Learning in the UK – A Wales perspective – June 2013
Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Food technology Hair and beauty salons Childcare nurseries Farmers and landbased industries Hotels and restaurants Renewable energy Sustainable construction
Work Based Learning in the UK – A Wales perspective – June 2013
Large Companies