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In 2015, the UK Government [1] [2] rolled out the degree apprenticeship programme which was developed as part of the higher apprenticeship standard. The programme is the equivalent of a master's or bachelor's degree which offers a level 6 – 7 qualification. [ 3 ]
The Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) [1] is an employer led organisation that helps shape technical education [2] and apprenticeships in the United Kingdom. They do so by developing, reviewing and revising occupational standards [3] that form the basis of apprenticeships [4] [5] [6] and qualifications such as T ...
At the beginning of February 2008 the Labour Government published a document called Strategy for the Future of Apprenticeships in England. It introduced a quango, the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). The National Skills Director of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) was to be in charge of the NAS.
The Department for Education (DfE) is a ministerial department of the Government of the United Kingdom. It is responsible for child protection, child services, education (compulsory, further, and higher education), apprenticeships, and wider skills in England. [5]
Stigma and dated views remain around apprenticeships as being second-rate to a university degree, a survey has suggested. Graduate careers service Prospects said views of apprenticeship content on ...
Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4/5; equivalent to a Foundation Degree): to start this programme, learners should have a Level 3 qualification (A-Levels, Advanced Diploma or International Baccalaureate) or have completed an Advanced Apprenticeship. Higher apprenticeships are designed for students who are aged 18 or over.
The minister of state for Skills, [1] formerly Minister of State for Skills, Apprenticeships and Higher Education and previously Minister of State for Universities, is a mid-level position in the Department for Education in the British government. The position has been filled by Jacqui Smith since July 2024. [2]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Apprenticeships and Skills (also known as Apprenticeships and Skills Minister) is a junior ministerial position in the Department for Education in the British government. It was held by Alex Burghart MP, who took office on 17 September 2021, until his resignation on 6 July 2022. [1] [2]