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contents 03 academy apprenticeship programme 04 what is an apprenticeship? 07 why take part? 07 who can take part? 08 what’s on offer? 10 programmes 44 delivery 46 off-the-job training 47 end-point assessment 48 functional skills 49 support for functional skills 50 aptem 52 programme support 54 your commitment 56 managers – how to support your apprentice 57 how to apply 2
academy apprenticeship programme We are delighted to offer an exciting range of apprenticeship programmes designed to support you developing the skills you need and the career you want with itsu. Apprenticeships combine training and development in the workplace with independent self-study, which is all completed during work hours. itsu have partnered with Lifetime, one of the UK’s leading training providers, to offer a wide range of apprenticeship programmes that will give you the knowledge, skills, and tools to grow. With specialist industry experts providing the training, Lifetime is committed to helping unlock potential through apprenticeships. This guide is to support you to learn more about what an apprenticeship involves, what programme might be right for you and most importantly, how to apply. 3
what is an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships are nationally recognised, and industry endorsed work-based training programmes that develop role relevant skills, knowledge, and behaviours. Apprenticeships combine learning in the workplace with independent self-study, known as off-the-job training, which is all completed during your working hours. It takes anywhere between 12-24 months to complete an apprenticeship. This is done by passing an End-point Assessment, which is taken at the end of the course and assessed by an independent awarding organisation. other factors of an apprenticeship It’s a common myth that apprenticeships are for school or college leavers starting out in their career, in fact apprenticeships are highly regarded work-based development programmes that support a wide range of roles and levels, right up to senior management. training is delivered online and in the workplace [as required]. there are no age limits on who can apply to do an apprenticeship. if you have a higher-level qualification such as a degree, you can still complete an apprenticeship, provided that your existing qualification is in an unrelated subject they include qualifications in maths and english if you don’t already have these – known as functional skills. colleagues on an apprenticeship will spend a portion of their working time dedicated to development [off-the-job training] over the course of the programme. This is explained further on p.46 4
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why take part? here are some of the reasons to take part in apprenticeships apprenticeships are nationally recognised & industry accredited raise your profile & maximise your potential at itsu build your confidence & people skills receive flexible 121 training & support towards your next goals earn while you learn – all training is completed during working hours expand your knowledge of itsu & the hospitality sector with the latest insights who can take part? to be eligible for an apprenticeship, you will need to meet the following criteria: you will have passed your probation have been an EEA/ UK resident for the past 3 years work 16+ hours per week have the support of your line manager you will not be in any other form of education, such as another apprenticeship, college, or university do not have a qualification at the same level or above in a similar subject area Depending on the apprenticeship you apply for, there may be some other requirements such as the role you are in or your responsibilities. 7
academy apprenticeship programme what’s on offer? everyone finance it associate project business information manager level 4 administration communications technician level 3 coaching level 3 network engineer professional level 5 data technician [essential data] level 4 team leader software developer supervisor level 3 level 3 technician level 3 data analyst [data software developer operations analytics] level 4 departmental level 4 manager level 5 l&d software tester hr learning & level 4 development hr support level 3 practitioner level 3 marketing hr consultant level 5 learning & digital marketing development level 3 consultant level 5 8
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associate project manager Includes APM Project Management level 4 Qualification programme length how is it delivered? 15 months plus additional y ou will take part in one-to-one End-point Assessment period sessions, delivered virtually with a specialist learning coach for who’s it for? 1-2 hours, every 4-8 weeks Those who manage or lead projects independent learning activities, within the organisation who want self-study & work-based activities to gain a greater understanding of completed between learning coach project management. Individuals sessions, known as off-the-job training may have some experience in project you will take part in interactive online management and will be driven to improve webinars throughout the programme planning, organisation, leadership, and which are pre-booked with delegates communication skills. at the beginning of the programme 12 week progress reviews with what’s covered? your learning coach & manager module 1: personal development to support your development module 2: leadership practice & mock assessments module 3: project management throughout the programme to boost m odule 4: governance your confidence & prepare you for m odule 5: stakeholder & End-point Assessment communications management m odule 6: business case end-point assessment & project finance p ortfolio presentation m odule 7: scope & quality management p rofessional discussion m odule 8: risk & issue management m odule 9: consolidated planning Note: Student membership with APM is & schedule management also included for delegates undertaking module 10: contract this Apprenticeship to support learning management & procurement and expand knowledge. module 11: resource management 10
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coaching professional Equivalent to Foundation Degree level 5 programme length how is it delivered? 15 months plus an additional c oaching level 5 is delivered in 3 month End-point Assessment period cohorts. You will join other coaching apprentices for the duration of who’s it for? the programme where you will The Coaching Professional Apprenticeship collaborate and support each other is for those who work with a wide range of learners will take part in 27 online people of all levels, including seniority. It is webinars. These workshops for anyone in a coaching role who helps happen every 4 weeks & are individuals identify their goals through pre-booked with delegates at engaging with them in meaningful, skilled, the beginning of the programme and authentic sessions. They will have a y ou will take part in one-to-one passion to work with people using skills of sessions, delivered virtually with deep listening, superior questioning, and a specialist learning coach for reflective practice. 1-2 hours, every 4-8 weeks 15 hours of triad coaching sessions. what’s covered? These are practical sessions held in m odule 1: your positive impact groups of three which encompass m odule 2: what is coaching coaching protocols, ethics and processes m odule 3: the mind wonder independent learning activities, module 4: reflections self-study & work-based activities m odule 5: structuring sessions completed between learning coach m odule 6: budding emotions sessions, known as off-the-job training m odule 7: communication counts 1 2 week progress reviews with m odule 8: awareness & interventions your learning coach & manager m odule 9: emerging in to support your development culture & high values p ractice & mock assessments m odule 10: leading coaching outcomes throughout the programme to boost your confidence & prepare you for End-point Assessment 12
end-point assessment 90 minute knowledge test 2 hour observation with questions & answers 6 0 minute interview supported by a portfolio of evidence association of coaching membership Lifetime have subscribed for organisational membership with the Association of Coaching to gift delegates with membership for 12 months whilst they complete their programme. Following completion, delegates will be invited to continue their membership as an individual. You will have: access to industry recognised resources & events to advance knowledge a ffiliation to a professional body to raise profile initial step towards application for accreditation following programme completion 13
operations departmental Equivalent to manager level 5 Foundation Degree programme length how is it delivered? 15 months plus an additional o perations level 5 is delivered 3 month End-point Assessment period in cohorts. you will join other apprentices for the duration of who’s it for? the programme where you will Middle or senior Managers responsible collaborate and support eachother for strategic plans, managing change and y ou will take part in 11 interactive online financial and resource management. This webinars and 5 x 2-day residential programme develops operational and skills workshops. These workshops strategic leadership capabilities. happen throughout the programme & are pre-booked with delegates at what’s covered? the beginning of the programme m odule 1: leading leaders y ou will take part in one-to-one m odule 2: personal development sessions, delivered virtually with m odule 3: influencing & communication a specialist learning coach for m odule 4: performance management 1-2 hours, every 4-8 weeks m odule 5: recruitment independent learning activities, m odule 6: leading change self-study & work-based activities m odule 7: project management completed between learning coach m odule 8: financial management sessions, known as off-the-job training m odule 9: operational management 1 2 week progress reviews with your learning coach & manager CMI Level to support your development 5 certificate p ractice & mock assessments in Leadership throughout the programme to Management boost your confidence & prepare you for End-point Assessment 14
end-point assessment Note: Delegates can select to join a 1 hour professional discussion cohort with the skills day workshops underpinned by a portfolio of evidence held at either the Management Training p roject proposal with 1 hour Centre in Coventry, Green Park in presentation & questioning Reading or opt for 100% virtual delivery. Apprentices will also achieve a Level 5 CMI Certificate in Management & Leadership 15
team leader supervisor Equivalent to 2 A-Levels level 3 programme length how is it delivered? 15 months plus an additional y ou will take part in one-to-one 3 month End-point Assessment period sessions, delivered virtually with a specialist learning coach for who’s it for? 1-2 hours, every 4-8 weeks First-line Managers, looking to grow independent learning activities, and develop business operations and self-study & work-based activities managerial skills to become an effective, completed between learning coach well-rounded leader. sessions, known as off-the-job training 1 2 week progress reviews with what’s covered? your learning coach & manager m odule 1: personal development to support your development m odule 2: people skills p ractice & mock assessments module 3: communication throughout the programme to m odule 4: managing performance boost your confidence & prepare m odule 5: planning an operational plan you for End-point Assessment m odule 6: implementing an operational plan end-point assessment m odule 7: building relationships professional discussion underpinned m odule 8: evaluating an by a portfolio of evidence operational plan p resentation with q&a m odule 9: planning a project m odule 10: implementing Apprentices will also achieve a Level 3 CMI & evaluating a project Certificate in Management & Leadership m odule 11: finance 16
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business administration Equivalent to 2 A-Levels level 3 programme length how is it delivered? 15 months plus an additional 3 month one-to-one sessions virtually, End-point Assessment period & in the workplace as required, with a specialist learning coach who’s it for? for 1-2 hours, every 4-8 weeks For those who have experience in an independent learning activities, administrative role, looking to maintain self-study & work-based activities and improve administrative services completed between learning coach by enhancing key skills in a variety of sessions, known as off-the-job training administrative areas. 1 2 week progress reviews with your learning coach & manager what’s covered? to support your development m odule 1: personal development p ractice & mock assessments m odule 2: interpersonal throughout the programme to skills & communication boost your confidence & prepare m odule 3: planning & organising you for End-point Assessment m odule 4: team building & personal skills module 5: organisation end-point assessment & business fundamentals 6 0 minute multiple-choice test m odule 6: value of skills 6 0 minute portfolio-based interview module 7: managing own performance 3 0 minute project presentation m odule 8: process management m odule 9: project management m odule 10: stakeholder requirements & external factors module 11: quality assurance m odule 12: record & document production m odule 13: regulations, policies & procedures 19
data technician Equivalent [essential data] level 3 to 2 A-Levels programme length how is it delivered? 16 months plus an additional e ssential data analytics is delivered 3 month End-point Assessment period in cohorts. you will join other apprentices for the duration of who’s it for? the programme where you will People who handle large amounts of data collaborate and support eachother or basic level data analytic tasks. A person’s y ou will take part in 13 interactive online role may not be entirely focused on data. webinars and 5 x 2-day residential Those who join this programme would skills workshops. These workshops develop the knowledge and skills essential happen throughout the programme to data gathering, validation and analysis. & are pre-booked with delegates at the beginning of the programme what’s covered? y ou will take part in one-to-one m odule 1: introduction to data analytics sessions, delivered virtually with m odule 2: big data tools a specialist learning coach for m odule 3: excel 1-2 hours, every 4-8 weeks m odule 4: data design independent learning activities, m odule 5: data collection self-study & work-based activities m odule 6: data cleaning completed between learning coach m odule 7: data preparation sessions, known as off-the-job training m odule 8: data analysis 1 2 week progress reviews with m odule 9: data visualisation your learning coach & manager m odule 10: data communication to support your development m odule 11: stakeholder management p ractice & mock assessments m odule 12: data management throughout the programme to boost your confidence & prepare you for End-point Assessment 20
end-point assessment s cenario demonstrations with questioning professional discussion with portfolio 21
data analyst [data analytics] Equivalent to Foundation Degree level 4 programme length 1 2 week progress reviews with 16 months plus an additional your learning coach & manager 3 month End-point Assessment period to support your development p ractice & mock assessments who’s it for? throughout the programme to New or developing Data Analysts. It’s for boost your confidence & prepare those who collect, organise and study data you for End-point Assessment to provide business insight. Typical roles include Data Analyst/ Manager/ Modeller/ end-point assessment Architect/ Scientist. project with presentation and questioning p rofessional discussion underpinned what’s covered? by a portfolio of work-based m odule 1: introduction to data analysis competency evidence m odule 2: databases m odule 3: python & r apprenticeship plus m odule 4: advanced analytics & big data The Data Analyst Level 4 can be enriched m odule 5: operationalising data analysis by choosing one of the following industry certifications. Self-learning materials are how is it delivered? provided via an online learning platform, y ou will take part in one-to-one backed by skills training workshops and sessions, delivered virtually with one-to-one sessions. Exam fees a specialist learning coach for are additional. 2 hours, every 8 weeks b i-weekly technical training sessions * Data Analyst Level 4 is a delivered by Lifetime’s IT and independent learning activities, Digital training company, Intequal. self-study & work-based activities completed between learning coach sessions, known as off-the-job training 22
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information communications Equivalent technician [ICT] level 3 to 2 A-Levels programme length how is it delivered? 13 months plus an additional you will take part in portfolio workshops 3 month End-point Assessment period to support every 2-3 months y ou will complete independent who’s it for? learning activities, self-study & Those who work in a role where they work-based activities completed need to effectively gather, validate between learning coach sessions, and explore the techniques involved in known as off-the-job training providing high level support, including 12 week progress reviews with maintenance, testing and advanced your learning coach & manager troubleshooting techniques. Typical job to support your development roles include: Communications Technician, p ractice & mock assessments Telecommunications Technician, Help Desk throughout the programme to Support, Office IT Technician, IT Support boost your confidence & prepare Analyst, Network Support, Cloud Technician. you for End-point Assessment what’s covered? end-point assessment m odule 1: computer project with presentation and questioning architecture & security p rofessional discussion underpinned module 2: introduction to by a portfolio of work-based networking & cloud service competency evidence module 3: business & communication module 4: plus a specialist learning pathway module 24
apprenticeship plus The ICT Level 3 can be enriched by choosing one of the following industry certifications. Apprenticeship Plus option choices on this apprenticeship include: CompTIA Microsoft CompTIA A+ Core Series Microsoft 365 Fundamentals CompTIA IT Fundamentals+ Microsoft Azure Administrator CompTIA Cloud+ Self-learning materials are provided via an online learning platform, backed by skills training workshops and one-to-one sessions. Exam fees are additional. * ICT Level 3 is a delivered by Lifetime’s IT and Digital training company, Intequal. 25
network engineer Equivalent to Foundation Degree level 4 programme length how is it delivered? 16 months plus an additional you will take part in portfolio workshops 3 month End-point Assessment period to support every 2-3 months y ou will complete independent who’s it for? learning activities, self-study & Those who seek to develop the knowledge, work-based activities completed skills and behaviours required to begin between learning coach sessions, a career in IT as a Network Engineer or known as off-the-job training similar role. Typical job roles include: 12 week progress reviews with Network Technician, Network Engineer, your learning coach & manager Systems Engineer, Network Administrator, to support your development Network Architect, Desk Based Engineer, practice & mock assessments Field Based Engineer, Infrastructure throughout the programme to Engineer, Dynamic Network Engineer. boost your confidence & prepare you for End-point Assessment what’s covered? m odule 1: networking concepts end-point assessment m odule 2: network infrastructure simulated assessment & questioning m odule 3: network security p rofessional discussion underpinned m odule 4: project management by a portfolio of work-based competency evidence 26
apprenticeship plus The Network Engineer Level 4 can be enriched by choosing one of the following industry certifications. Apprenticeship Plus option choices on this apprenticeship include: CompTIA CISCO ITIL Network+ CCNA ITIL Project Security + Management Microsoft Security Administrator Associate (MS-500) D ata Analyst Associate – Analysing M icrosoft 365 Identity and Services Data with Microsoft Power BI (MS-100) A zure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-103) Self-learning materials are provided via an online learning platform, backed by skills training workshops and one-to-one sessions. Exam fees are additional. * Network Engineer Level 4 is a delivered by Lifetime’s IT and Digital training company, Intequal. 27
software developer Equivalent to technician [ICT] level 3 2 A-Levels programme length how is it delivered? 15 months plus an additional you will take part in portfolio workshops 3 month End-point Assessment period to support every 2-3 months y ou will complete independent who’s it for? learning activities, self-study & Those who wish to explore the work-based activities completed fundamentals of Software Development between learning coach sessions, Context, database creation and known as off-the-job training management, and gain a detailed 1 2 week progress reviews with understanding of programming your learning coach & manager knowledge. Typical job roles include: to support your development Software Development Technician, p ractice & mock assessments Junior Developer, Junior Web Developer, throughout the programme to Junior Application Developer, Junior boost your confidence & prepare Mobile App Developer, Junior Games you for End-point Assessment Developer, Junior Software Developer, Junior Application Support Analyst, Junior end-point assessment Programmer, Assistant Programmer simulated assessment & questioning and Automated Test Developer. professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of work-based what’s covered? competency evidence m odule 1: software development context and methodologies m odule 2: programming using c# m odule 3: database fundamentals 28
apprenticeship plus The Software Developer Level 3 can be enriched by choosing one of the following industry certifications. Apprenticeship Plus option choices on this apprenticeship include: Microsoft M icrosoft Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) M icrosoft Azure Developer Associate M icrosoft Power Platform App Maker (AZ-204) Associate (PL-100) Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) Self-learning materials are provided via an online learning platform, backed by skills training workshops and one-to-one sessions. Exam fees are additional. * Software Developer Level 3 is a delivered by Lifetime’s IT and Digital training company, Intequal. 29
software developer Equivalent to Foundation Degree level 4 programme length how is it delivered? 16 months plus an additional y ou will take part in portfolio workshops 3 month End-point Assessment period to support every 2-3 months y ou will complete independent who’s it for? learning activities, self-study & Those who wish to explore advanced work-based activities completed modern programming techniques. between learning coach sessions, Extend the knowledge of multi-platform known as off-the-job training. development and concepts such as 1 2 week progress reviews with machine learning and AI. Typical job your learning coach & manager roles include: Web Developer, Application to support your development Developer, Mobile App Developer, Games p ractice & mock assessments Developer, Software Developer. throughout the programme to boost your confidence & prepare what’s covered? you for End-point Assessment m odule 1: modern programming m odule 2: advance databases end-point assessment m odule 3: development methodologies p roject m odule 2: human computer interaction professional discussion m odule 3: software testing 30
apprenticeship plus The Software Developer Level 4 can be enriched by choosing one of the following industry certifications. Apprenticeship Plus option choices on this apprenticeship include: Microsoft ITIL ITIL Project Management Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure (AZ-204) Designing and implementing Microsoft DevOpsSolutions (AZ-400) M icrosoft Azure AI Fundamentals Self-learning materials are provided via an online learning platform, backed by skills training workshops and one-to-one sessions. Exam fees are additional. * Software Developer Level 4 is a delivered by Lifetime’s IT and Digital training company, Intequal 31
software tester Equivalent to Foundation Degree level 4 how is it delivered? programme length you will take part in portfolio workshops 15 months plus an additional to support every 2-3 months 3 month End-point Assessment period y ou will complete independent learning activities, self-study & who’s it for? work-based activities completed Those who wish to gain an understanding between learning coach sessions, of software development including known as off-the-job training how computer applications and 1 2 week progress reviews with systems are designed, developed, your learning coach & manager and tested. Typical job roles include: to support your development Software Tester, Software Test Analyst, p ractice & mock assessments Software QA Tester, Automation Tester, throughout the programme to Integration Tester, Penetration Tester. boost your confidence & prepare you for End-point Assessment what’s covered? m odule 1: software development 101 end-point assessment m odule 2: testing fundamentals scenario-based test m odule 3: testing techniques professional discussion m odule 2: agile development 32
apprenticeship plus The Software Tester Level 4 can be enriched by choosing one of the following industry certifications. Apprenticeship Plus option choices on this apprenticeship include: ISTQB ITIL ISTQB Certified Tester ITIL Project Management Foundation 2018 ISTQB Certified Tester Agile Extension Self-learning materials are provided via an online learning platform, backed by skills training workshops and one-to-one sessions. Exam fees are additional. * Software Tester Level 4 is a delivered by Lifetime’s IT and Digital training company, Intequal 33
hr support Equivalent to 2 A-Levels level 3 programme length how is it delivered? 14 months plus an additional y ou will take part in one-to-one 3 month End-point Assessment period sessions, delivered virtually with a specialist learning coach for who’s it for? 1-2 hours, every 4-8 weeks People Professionals that deliver front line independent learning activities, support to Managers and employees. self-study & work-based activities Their work is likely to include handling day completed between learning coach to day queries and providing HR advice sessions, known as off-the-job training and working on a range of HR processes 1 2 week progress reviews with whilst ensuring they always comply with your learning coach & manager company policy and current law. to support your development p ractice & mock assessments what’s covered? throughout the programme to m odule 1: personal development boost your confidence & prepare m odule 2: effective people professionals you for End-point Assessment m odule 3: your role in the organisation m odule 4: people analytics end-point assessment m odule 5: employee relations consultative project m odule 6: business partnering professional discussion m odule 7: career development For an additional fee, Lifetime offer the industry recognised CIPD L3 Certificate in People Practice 34
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hr consultant Equivalent to Foundation Degree level 5 how is it delivered? programme length h r consultant level 5 is delivered 18 months plus an additional in cohorts. you will join other 3 month End-point Assessment period apprentices for the duration of the programme where you will who’s it for? collaborate and support eachother People professionals who are involved in y ou will take part in 2 x 2 day residential providing solutions to people challenges skills workshops. These workshops within a business, giving advice to happen throughout the programme Managers and others about HR matters. & are pre-booked with delegates at They are likely to be in a middle to senior the beginning of the programme level role. y ou will take part in one-to-one sessions, delivered virtually with what’s covered? a specialist learning coach for m odule 1: professional 1-2 hours, every 4-8 weeks behaviours & valuing people independent learning activities, m odule 2: organisational self-study & work-based activities performance & culture in practice completed between learning coach m odule 3: talent management sessions, known as off-the-job training & workforce planning 1 2 week progress reviews with m odule 4: evidence-based practice your learning coach & manager m odule 5: employment to support your development relationship management p ractice & mock assessments m odule 6: reward for performance & throughout the programme to contribution boost your confidence & prepare you for End-point Assessment 36
end-point assessment Note: Delegates can select to join a cohort c onsultative project with the skills day workshops held at p rofessional discussion either the Management Training Centre in Coventry, Green Park in Reading or opt for 100% virtual delivery. Apprentices will also achieve the internationally recognised CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management 37
learning & development Equivalent practitioner level 3 to 2 A-Levels programme length how is it delivered? 14 months plus an additional you will take part in one-to-one 3 month End-point Assessment period sessions, delivered virtually with a specialist learning coach for who’s it for? 1-2 hours, every 4-8 weeks People working as L&D practitioners who independent learning activities, support the L&D function to contribute to, self-study & work-based activities and influence, improved performance in completed between learning coach the workplace at an individual, sessions, known as off-the-job training team and organisation. 1 2 week progress reviews with your learning coach & manager what’s covered? to support your development m odule 1: personal development 2 digital showcases as part of practice m odule 2: the people professional & mock assessments throughout the m odule 3: developing as programme to boost your confidence & an l&d professional prepare you for End-point Assessment m odule 4: l&d in a business context m odule 5: developing a learning culture end-point assessment m odule 6: facilitating l&d w ork based project with m odule 7: managing professional discussion information & technology learner journey presentation with q&a For an additional fee, Lifetime offer the industry recognised CIPD L3 Certificate 38
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learning & development Equivalent to professional level 5 Foundation Degree programme length how is it delivered? 13 months plus an additional l&d level 5 is delivered in cohorts. 3 month End-point Assessment period you will join other apprentices for the duration of the programme where you who’s it for? will collaborate and support eachother People wishing to extend their expertise y ou will take part in interactive for managing learning and development online webinars, digital showcases programmes and teams. The programme and 1 x 2-day residential skills supports leadership in an L&D function. workshops. These activities happen throughout the programme & are what’s covered? pre-booked with delegates at the m odule 1: people professional culture beginning of the programme m odule 2: organisational performance you will take part in one-to-one m odule 3: supporting self- sessions, delivered virtually with directed & social learning a specialist learning coach for m odule 4: evidence-based practice 1-2 hours, every 4-8 weeks m odule 5: designed to create value independent learning activities, m odule 6: personalised & self-study & work-based activities performance-focused completed between learning coach sessions, known as off-the-job training 12 week progress reviews with your learning coach & manager to support your development practice & mock assessments throughout the programme to boost your confidence & prepare you for End-point Assessment 40
end-point assessment Note: Delegates can select to join a cohort p rofessional discussion, underpinned with the skills day workshops held at by a portfolio of evidence either the Management Training Centre in project proposal, presentation, Coventry, Green Park in Reading or opt for and questioning 100% virtual delivery. For an additional fee, Lifetime offer the industry recognised CIPD L5 Certificate 41
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digital marketing Equivalent to 2 A-Levels level 3 programme length m odule 4: google analytics IQ 14 months plus an additional Provides learners with the knowledge 3 month End-point Assessment period to be proficient in Google Analytics and be effective at leveraging Google who’s it for? Analytics within their organisations. People who would like to develop the skills and knowledge required to begin a career how is it delivered? as a Marketing Assistant, Co-ordinator, training is delivered through Executive or similar role. bi-weekly interactive, trainer led, online learning sessions what’s covered? y ou will take part in one-to-one m odule 1: marketing principles sessions, delivered virtually with Develop an understanding of the a specialist learning coach for range of digital marketing principles, 1-2 hours, every 4-8 weeks strategies, and techniques. independent learning activities, m odule 2: digital marketing self-study & work-based activities business principles completed between learning coach Develop an understanding of search sessions, known as off-the-job training marketing, search engine optimisation practice & mock assessments and pay-per-click, email marketing, throughout the programme to web analytics and metrics, mobile apps boost your confidence & prepare and how these can work together. you for End-point Assessment m odule 3: principles of coding Provides learners with the knowledge end-point assessment of the range of concepts, approaches, knowledge modules software languages and techniques that summative portfolio are applicable to Principles of Coding. employer reference synoptic project interview 43
delivery You will be supported by a Lifetime Learning Coach for the duration of your programme. They will be there every step of the way to guide you through your learning, answer questions and prepare you for your End-point Assessments. enrolment & meeting 121 coaching sessions independent learning your coach Once enrolled, you will Self-study is set have monthly one-to-one Once you apply for an training sessions with between each session apprenticeship, you will your Learning Coach with your Learning be invited to begin your which will take place enrolment activities. You remotely over Zoom, with Coach. This is grouped face-to-face visits in your into monthly activities will be sent an email workplace as required. within your learning to enrol on to Aptem plan. You will access where you will complete In between sessions and complete all your your pre-enrolment your Learning Coach learning via Lifetime’s will provide support assessments. online learning via phone, email platform, Aptem. This includes maths and and aptem. English assessments You will also be set as well as an eligibility regular work-based questionnaire. You activities to complete, will then be invited to helping you to apply meet your coach who and evidence all your will tailor your learning learning in your role. plan based on your This is referred to as experience and skills. off-the-job training. 44
progress reviews feedback end-point assessment You, your Manager, You and your Once you have and your Learning manager will receive Coach will formally helpful feedback and finished all the elements review your progress development activities of your learning plan, every 3 months. This following each Learning you will complete will give you the chance Coach session. a final assessment to see how you have – known as an developed and your Your learning plan is End-point Assessment. tailored to support you This typically takes next steps on and your Manager will place over a 3-month the course. period. You will receive be able to see your your final grade and This will also support progression on the certificate on successful your manager to plan Aptem system too so completion of in further development they know best how to your apprenticeship. opportunities. support you. 45
off-the-job training As part of the apprenticeship, you will need to be allocated time for ‘off-the-job’ training. Off-the-job training does not mean time away from the workplace and is best viewed as ‘dedicated development time’. Whilst on programme, it is a requirement that 6 hours of your working time per week is dedicated to off-the-job training, to ensure you are supported through your apprenticeship at work and you embed your new learning into your role. off-the-job training includes any learning or training completed outside of your normal day-to-day working duties supports your development & leads towards achievement of the programme is in place to insure you are supported through your training and have opportunities to embed learning into your role what counts as off-the-job training? s hadowing senior team & reflecting on your learning itsu courses & workshops including: h andling new challenges by putting leadership for leaders your new skills into practice managing change [GM only] completing higher level tasks leadership for managers sessions with your learning coach all off-the-job activities will be guided by your lifetime coach 46
end-point assessment Your apprenticeship will be achieved on passing an End-point Assessment [EPA]. This is your opportunity to demonstrate all of the knowledge, skills, and behaviours you have developed to an Independent Assessor. There are two key parts to the End-point Assessment: pre-assessment phase: end-point assessment: Throughout the programme you will Your End-point Assessment phase begins with a Planning Meeting have the opportunity to complete [phone call] with you, your Manager, regular practice assessment activities with your Learning Coach and a full and the End-point Assessment mock assessment at the end of your organisation, Innovate. training period. It includes 2-3 types of assessment You will then enter EPA following a which will be scheduled with an Gateway Discussion between you, your Manager and Learning Coach to Independent Assessor over a typical determine whether you are ready period of 3 months [depending on the for assessment. programme level. The Independent Assessor will then deliver your final grade, which could be a pass or distinction. If you don’t quite pass an assessment first time, you will receive more training and the opportunity to take it again. 47
functional skills As part of the apprenticeship, you will also need to achieve qualifications in maths and English, if you don’t already have them. These are known as Functional Skills – the ‘industry transferable skills’ equivalent to holding the relevant GCSE levels. If you have already completed these qualifications before, you will be exempt so long as they meet the necessary requirements*. If you don’t have the required level, you will be supported by Lifetime so you can achieve these during your apprenticeship. You just need to make sure they’re in place before you take your End-point Assessment. the levels of maths & english required are: level 3-5 apprenticeships Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent (e.g. GCSE Grade C/4) is the minimum maths and English qualification required. * To qualify for an exemption, you will be asked to evidence original copies of the certificates that meet the required level during the pre-enrolment stage. 48
support for functional skills If you do have to complete functional skills, Lifetime offer a range of support options to help you! Over 100+ virtual classrooms are hosted every week to provide additional coaching to learners Lifetime have a dedicated team of English and maths coaches who can support on an ad-hoc basis or long term if required The BKSB programme, integrated into Aptem, offers videos and tutorials broken down into bitesize learning chunks to support you with English and maths All functional skills exams can be sat face-to-face in a comfortable environment – no need for you to travel to a separate college or test centre Your Learning Coach will give you lots of opportunities to practice for the exam – with mock papers marked and feedback given 49
aptem | online learning platform Aptem is Lifetime’s online learning platform used to deliver and track your learning throughout the course. all your learning is set out into manageable monthly learning topics & weekly activities aptem hosts a variety of interactive resources & activities to suit different learning styles there is a helpful dashboard to view your progress, track your off-the-job training hours & highlight any upcoming or overdue learning activities hosts virtual webinars & online classrooms relevant to your programme s end & receive messages from your lifetime coach & view your scheduled training sessions, webinars & skills days/workshops upload & store all completed work in one safe place aptem for line managers Aptem not only provides a seamless experience for you, from enrolment to end-point assessment, but it is also designed to make your Line Managers’ role easier in supporting your development. Aptem provides a real-time view of your progress so Line Managers can see exactly how you are progressing, meaning they can support you more throughout your apprenticeship journey. 50
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