Straplan is a business management and consulting agency. We have put together a presentation about the current skills sector landscape, and how it can affect us all- from the information obtained by Stuart Pyle (of Straplan).

1. The Current Skills Sector
Landscape, & How it
Affects Us All
As described by Stuart Pyle from ‘Straplan’

2. About STUART
• MBA MIOD FIRP. Director of Straplan Limited
• Successfully motivating “change” only occurs when
buy-in is absolute, and everyone is involved and
accountable.
• Fear is overcome and there is total clarity of
vision and purpose.
• It is my long held belief that “Change“ is not prescribed it
is evoked.
• Evoking change’ requires the engagement of individuals
and groups through the art of conversation and
questions to initiate thought and develop collaborative
inclusive and owned solutions.

3. UPDATE
EFA & SFA merged to become ESFA
Non DAS Apprenticeship Register cancelled and a New Levy only RoATP to be
launched in July
Transitional Apprenticeship Contracts for existing primes
Levy Employer registration with SFA at 20%
10% Employer contribution now a reality
New guidance on the 20% off the job training rules
Mandatory training for apprentice training providers for Levy employers
AGE grants still due to finish in July 2017.
AEB results were due end of June but remain outstanding
Removal of subcontracted Advance Learning Loans & no new tender
opportunity.
Register of Apprentice Assessment Organisations RoAAO still low and not all
subjects covered.
20% of standards will have a mandatory QCF for others it may be a
recommendation or not at all.

4. CHALLENGES
Removal of subcontracting opportunities for Advance Learning Loans
Apprenticeship Reform and the introduction of Standards
Levy-employer engagement
– 10% Employer contribution
– 20% off the job training
End Point Assessment
– Loss of control over examination process
– Associated costs of EPA from training fees
– Organisation of EPA bookings
– Re-test processes
– Quality of learning delivery

5. OPPORTUNITIES
ESF Programmes with Primes with severe shortfalls
No contract limits for Levy employers
Levy employer approved supplier lists
Potential of Collaborative Strategic Alliances & Partnerships

6. PRIORITY #2: Create Value
• Develop new more impactful programmes of
learning that develop skills & knowledge that
produce workplace productivity and
competency.
• To create value in the mind of the employer
learning must deliver business impact.
• To meet the criteria for End Point Assessment
• To raise the competency of delivery staff
Off the Job Training in Numbers
A person working 37.5 hours per week with
4 wks holiday works 1800 hours per year.
20% is 360 hours per year
Opportunity cost
@ £3.50p/h = £1260.00
@ £7.30p/h = £2628.00
Objective of priority
1) To support engagement of levy employers
2) To achieve 1st time pass on EPA
3) To promote recognition as a strategic partner of
choice
4) To raise the competency of delivery staff
5) To meet compliance requirements & Ofsted
best practice.

7. PRIORITY #2: Diversify
 Develop a wider portfolio of services
 ESF contracts
 E-learning platforms
 Local council opportunities
 Traineeships & Sector Based Work
Academies
 DWP Work & Health via primes
 DWP Work Related Services
 ATA
 Apprentice Assessment Organisations
Objective of Priority
1) Broaden service offer
2) Reduce risk
3) Build strategic alliances

8. Apprenticeship Improvements
Target Audience
 Existing staff and new recruitment opportunities
 All skill levels – Apprenticeship range increased to include Level 2- 6
 All Ages – Now funded at the same level
 Uplifts for – Deprivation; Age (16-18); Cost of living
Designed by Employers for Employers
 Employer focused
 Learning Activity based on gap analysis of job vacancy or existing staff member
role
 Independent assessment assuring quality
 Classroom to boardroom continuity

9. Worked Example
 The Levy that will be taken is 0.5% of an employers pay bill
 An allowance of £15,000 is given to each employer
 So contribution is effective for payroll over £3 million
E.g, if total pay bill is £7.5 million a year;
£7.5 million x 0.5% = £37,500 minus £15,000 allowance =
£22,500.

10. Cyber Security Technician Apprenticeship (Pathway 1) Programme of Learning (POL) - 24 Month Programme - Monthly Schedule of Activity
Period Mar-17 Apr-17 May-17 Jun-17 Jul-17 Aug-17 Sep-17 Oct-17 Nov-17
Teaching & Learning
Sessions
On Boarding, Gap
analysis, Extra Value
Add: CISMP
orientation
programme
Knowledge Module 1
– Cyber Security
Introduction week 1
Knowledge Module 1
– Cyber Security
Introduction week 2
Knowledge Module 1
– Cyber Security
Introduction week 3
Extra Value Add: 3
day Resilia+
Foundation
Programme
Knowledge Module 2
Network and Digital
Communications
Theory week 1
Knowledge Module 2
Network and Digital
Communications
Theory week 2
Knowledge Module 2
Network and Digital
Communications
Theory week 3
Extra Value Add: 2
day Resilia+
Practitioner
Programme
Assessment Sessions
Sign up, Initial
Assessments &
Skillscan completion
1 Hour Multiple
Choice test (40
questions
1 Hour Multiple
Choice test (40
questions
1 Hour Multiple
Choice test (40
questions
1 Hour Multiple
Choice test (40
questions
Independent Study
Learning Styles
Questionnaire, work
shadowing
21 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 1
21 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 1
21 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 1
24 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 2
23 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 2
23 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 2
Additonal Support
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
Off the Job Learning
20 Hours
Shadowing, 2
hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 21
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 21
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 21
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
3 hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 24
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 23
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 23
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
3 hours mentoring
Review Review Review Review
Period Dec-17 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Jul-18 Aug-18
Teaching & Learning
Sessions
Knowledge Module 3:
Security Case
Development and
Design Good Practice
Week 1
Knowledge Module 3:
Security Case
Development and
Design Good Practice
Week 2
Knowledge Module 3:
Security Case
Development and
Design Good Practice
Week 3
Knowledge Module 4:
Network and Digital
Communications
Theory week 1
Knowledge Module 4:
Network and Digital
Communications
Theory week 2
Knowledge Module 4:
Network and Digital
Communications
Theory week 3
Bolt-On: SCADA
Programme
Knowledge Module 5:
Employment
(Deployment) of
cryptography week 1
Knowledge Module 5:
Employment
(Deployment) of
cryptography week 2
Assessment Sessions
1 Hour Multiple
Choice test (40
questions
1 Hour Multiple
Choice test (40
questions
SCADA End Tests
Independent Study
22 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 3
23 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 3
22 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 3
24 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 4
20 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 4
20 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 4
24 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 5
24 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 5
Additonal Support
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
Off the Job Learning
37.5 hours
residential, 22
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 23
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 22
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 24
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 20
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 20
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
3 hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 24
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
37.5 hours
residential, 24
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
Review Review Review Review
Visit Number Sep-18 Oct-18 Nov-18 Dec-18 Gateway End Point Assessment
Teaching & Learning
Sessions
Knowledge Module 5:
Employment
(Deployment) of
cryptography week 3
1st Substantial piece
of work
2nd Substantial piece
of work
3rd Substantial piece
of work
Assessment Gateway
Reached
Employer Reference
Assessment Sessions
1 Hour Multiple
Choice test (40
questions
a Synoptic project -
giving the apprentice
the opportunity to
undertake a business-
related project over a
one-week period
away from the day to
day workplace
Structured Interview
with assessor
exploring what has
been producedin the
portfolio
Reassessments if
required
Reassessments if
required
Independent Study
21 hours independent
theory Learning
Module 5
Portfolio Evidence Portfolio Evidence Portfolio Evidence
Portfolio Evidence,
Exam Preparation
Portfolio Evidence
Submit Portfolio
Evidence
Additonal Support
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
1:1 Goto Meeting
Tutor support, Group
webinar/Tutorials,
WorkPlace Mentors
Off the Job Learning
37.5 hours
residential, 21
hours independent
study,
3 hours mentoring
15 Hours
Assignment work
5 hours portfolio
development
3 hours mentoring
15 Hours
Assignment work
5 hours portfolio
development
3 hours mentoring
15 Hours
Assignment work
5 hours portfolio
development
3 hours mentoring