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14-19 Specialised Diplomas
Martin Callow Development Advisor 14-19 Specialised Diploma
The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Lantra: role and responsibility
strategic, employer-led organisation – licensed by UK governments ensures that businesses and individuals have access to the skills and development opportunities they need improve the supply of learning, advice and guidance for new entrants, the existing workforce and businesses The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Environmental and Land-based lndustries
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Agricultural Crops Agricultural Livestock Animal Care Animal Technology Aquaculture Environmental Conservation 7.
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Equine Farriery Fencing 10. Fisheries Management 11. Floristry 12. Game & Wildlife Management 13. Land-based Engineering 14. Landscape 15. Production Horticulture 16. Trees and Timber 17. Veterinary Nursing The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Background
• Government White Paper on 14-19 Education and Skills • Specialised Diplomas will be available at 3 levels across 14 lines of learning • First teaching from September 2008 for phase 1, September 2009 for
phase 2
, September 2010 for phase 3 • Build on existing good practice and partnerships The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Specialised Diplomas
• Will be employer led through the Sector Skills Councils • Attract young people into the sector, widening participation • Provide progression into either employment or further / higher education • Meet the skill and knowledge required for employment • Provide sector relevant learning in real or realistic environments The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
How are the Diplomas made up?
Principal learning
• sector related, determines Diploma title
Additional / specialist learning
• specialisation in sector, complimentary area
Generic learning
• functional skills, project, personal learning skills
Work experience
• 10 days at each level The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
A FRAMEWORK OF PERSONAL, LEARNING AND THINKING SKILLS: Team workers Self-managers Independent enquirers Reflective learners Creative thinkers Effective participators
The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Specialised Diplomas
Percentage 'component' comparisons between the 3 Levels
100% 80% 60% 40 26 19 48 56 40% 20% 40 33 20 18 0% Level i: 600 GLH Level ii: 800 GLH Level iii: 1080 GLH
NQF Level
Generic Learning Principal Learning Specialist Learning The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Land-based and Environmental Specialised Diplomas
Developments to date: • Project team set up: produced plan and brief for 31 March deadline (SSDA/DfES) • Communications group set up • Steering group set up • Working groups to be established (such as FE/HE, WEX/WRL, Schools, AB’s).
The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Land-based and Environmental Specialised Diplomas
IMPORTANT DATES!
14-19 event Plans approved Learning objectives defined Assessment of current qualifications Assessment of apprenticeships Consultation on draft content Agreement with awarding bodies Final content agreed 11 May 06 End May 06 End August 06 End October 06 End October 06 Jan – March 07 End March 07
April 07!!
A lot to do…..!
The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Land-based and Environmental Specialised Diplomas
What could the Specialised Diplomas look like?
Level 1 • Carousel Level 2 and 3
pathways
in: • Animal health and welfare • Land management and production • Environmental conservation • Greenskills • Food chain (plough to plate) The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Specialised Diploma Level 1
Additional/ Specialist Learning Units from
: Agriculture, Land & Environment, Sport Studies, Manufacturing, Or GCSEs in Land-based & Environmental Science
Principal Learning Units from:
Careers units, Health & Safety , Business, Environmental Studies, Sport & Leisure, Construction and the Built Environment, Landscaping
Plan Apply
Do Review/Record Generic Learning
Functional skills Personal, learning & thinking skills Project Experiential learning cycle Individual learning plan The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Level 2 Food Chain Pathway
Additional/ Specialist Learning Units from
: Meat & Poultry Processing, Nutrition, Hospitality, Animal Welfare Or GCSEs in Languages Geography
Principal Learning Units from:
Business, Agricultural Livestock / Crops, Manufacturing, Retail Operations, Health & Safety
Plan Apply
Do Review/Record Generic Learning
Functional skills Personal, learning & thinking skills Project Experiential learning cycle Individual learning plan The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Level 3 Animal Health and Welfare Pathway
Additional/ Specialist Learning Units from
: Pet Store Management, Horse Care, Zoo Animals, Livestock handling Or Level 4 units
Plan Apply
Do Review/Record Principal Learning Units from:
Agricultural Livestock, Animal Technology / Management, Animal Welfare, Health & Safety, Business
Generic Learning
Functional skills Personal, learning & thinking skills Project Experiential learning cycle Individual learning plan The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Land-based and Environmental Specialised Diplomas
Or a ‘
thematic approach’
across all 3 Levels…?
• The Natural Environment • Producing from the Environment • Managing and Sustaining the Environment The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Next Steps….
Get involved!
• Keep in touch with the website www.diplomalbe.co.uk
(register online, and ‘coming soon’ >> online consultations)
• Contacts: • Martin Callow • Liz Pridgeon • Michael Smith Email:[email protected]
• QCA >> www.qca.org.uk
The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector