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Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE)

The Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE) sets out the minimum requirements to be included i ... Show more
The Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE) sets out the minimum requirements to be included in a recognised English framework. Compliance with the SASE is a statutory requirement of the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning (ASCL) Act. This is the second statutory SASE which incorporates modifications to the specification of Higher Apprenticeship standards. It will be brought into effect by order issued by the Secretary of State.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: England; Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Qualifications; Governance
Prior qualifications of adult apprentices 2010/2011

This report presents the findings of research into the prior qualification levels of adults undertaking apprentices ... Show more
This report presents the findings of research into the prior qualification levels of adults undertaking apprenticeships in 2010/2011. The research was undertaken to understand the background of those deciding to undertake apprenticeships as adults, and the extent to which investment in apprenticeships has been directed towards up-skilling individuals with lower skill levels, especially those without prior attainment at Full Level 2 (equivalent to five [General Certificate of Secondary Education] GCSEs at grades A-C or [National Vocational Qualification] NVQ Level 2). The research sought to provide insight into the profile of apprentices, in terms of demographics, employment status and income, and to uncover motivations for engaging with apprenticeships. The research, commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and undertaken by IFF Research, looked specifically at the highest prior qualifications of adults (aged 19 plus) who were undertaking apprenticeships and advanced apprenticeships in November 2010.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2012

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: BIS research paper

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Qualifications; Demographics ... [+] Show more
2011 Skills for Life Survey: a survey of literacy, numeracy and ICT levels in England

The Skills for Life 2011 Survey (SfL2011) was commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills an ... Show more
The Skills for Life 2011 Survey (SfL2011) was commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and designed to measure basic skills amongst people aged between 16 and 65 (inclusive) in England. In a large part, the survey replicated the Skills for Life 2003 Survey (SfL2003), using the same literacy and numeracy tools to assess people's skills. The aim of SfL2011 was to provide an evidence base upon which the government could judge what progress has been made on literacy and numeracy amongst adults of working age in England since 2003, while providing robust evidence on the standard of [information and communication technology] ICT skills in the population. This was achieved by administering 25-minute-long, computerised assessments in literacy, numeracy and ICT topics to respondents during their interviews. Additional information was collected from respondents during the face-to-face interviews to help understand the demographic, social and motivational factors related to basic skills. In all, 7,230 interviews were conducted between May 2010 and February 2011. Literacy levels were established for 5,824 individuals, and numeracy levels for 5,823 individuals. Over 2,220 people were rated on one or more of their ICT skills: specifically, 2,253 on their word processing abilities, 2,247 on their email skills, 2,228 on their skills in using spreadsheets, and 2,274 on their general ICT knowledge (based on answers given to a multiple choice questionnaire). This report presents the main findings from SfL2011.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2012

Geographic subjects: England; Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: BIS research paper

Subjects: Literacy; Numeracy; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
Exploring student demand for postgraduate study

This report brings together information on postgraduate applications to English higher education institutions (HEIs ... Show more
This report brings together information on postgraduate applications to English higher education institutions (HEIs) from the academic years 2005 to 2006 through to 2011 to 2012. HEIs provided data on postgraduate applications broken down by demographic factors, type and level of course studied, subject, domicile, previous HEI attended and offers. The report examines how student demand has changed and how it may have been affected by levels of student debt.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: England; Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: BIS research paper

Subjects: Students; Demographics; Statistics ... [+] Show more
Getting the job done: the government's reform plan for vocational qualifications

[This document] describes the steps taken to reform the use of vocational qualifications (based on occupation or em ... Show more
[This document] describes the steps taken to reform the use of vocational qualifications (based on occupation or employment) in full-time education, including a timetable for the introduction of these reforms. It sets out new initiatives to take forward the reforms in new areas, including recommendations from the review of adult vocational qualifications led by Nigel Whitehead of BAE Systems. It also presents some ideas for future reforms, particularly to the way the development of skills and competences relating to employability are funded.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2014

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Qualifications; Governance
Rigour and responsiveness in skills

A highly skilled workforce is needed for the UK to compete successfully, but skills shortages remain. The skills sy ... Show more
A highly skilled workforce is needed for the UK to compete successfully, but skills shortages remain. The skills system is confusing and often changes, with little employer engagement and an acceptance of poor provision. The UK government initiated the 2010 national skills strategy 'Investing in skills for sustainable growth' with the aim of improving the system. The next step is to make it more rigorous and responsive to need. Vocational qualifications must be rigorous so they qualify a worker to practise in their chosen role. The government aims to achieve this through a responsive system that ensures the flexibility for education and training providers to deliver what learners and employers really want. This publication explains how the government plans to: raise standards by making the system more professional and intervening in poor provision; create traineeships to prepare young people for work; reform and improve the quality of Apprenticeships; make qualifications relevant and valued; use funding to make provision more responsive; and give employers and individuals the information to make the right choices.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Education (DfE) ... [+] Show more

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government information

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Traineeship; Qualifications ... [+] Show more
Prior qualifications of adult apprentices 2011/2012

The research looked at the background of adults who decided to undertake apprenticeships. It also covered how far i ... Show more
The research looked at the background of adults who decided to undertake apprenticeships. It also covered how far investment in apprenticeships has been directed towards up-skilling individuals with lower skill levels, especially for those without prior attainment at full level two (equivalent to five [General Certificates of Secondary Education] GCSEs at grades A to C or [National Vocational Qualification] NVQ level two). The research explored apprentices, in terms of: demographics; income; whether they had worked for their employer prior to undertaking the apprenticeship and for how long; and the size of their employer. The research looked specifically at the highest prior qualifications of adults (aged 19 plus) who were undertaking apprenticeships and advanced apprenticeships in November 2011.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: BIS research paper

Subjects: Apprenticeship; Students; Skills and knowledge ... [+] Show more
Prior qualifications of adults undertaking classroom-based courses in further education 2011/12

The research looks at adult learners (aged 19 plus) undertaking full level two and full level three courses classif ... Show more
The research looks at adult learners (aged 19 plus) undertaking full level two and full level three courses classified as Adult Learner Responsive (ALR) provision by the Skills Funding Agency. These courses are largely classroom-based. All of the learners in this research were undertaking courses with a vocational focus. The research looked specifically at the highest prior qualifications of adult learners (aged 19 plus) who were undertaking full level two or full level three classroom-based ALR courses in further education (FE) in November 2011. It examined how far investment in this stream of learning has been directed towards up-skilling individuals with lower skill levels, especially those without prior attainment at full level two (equivalent to five [General Certificates of Secondary Education] GCSEs at grades A to C or [National Vocational Qualification] NVQ level two). The research looked at the demographics, employment status and income of learners undertaking such courses and those undertaking their first level two learning.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: BIS research paper

Subjects: Qualifications; Students; Higher education ... [+] Show more
Prior qualifications of adults undertaking Skills for Life courses in 2010/2011

The research covers adult learners (aged 19 plus) undertaking Skills for Life courses in literacy, numeracy and Eng ... Show more
The research covers adult learners (aged 19 plus) undertaking Skills for Life courses in literacy, numeracy and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). It also includes adult learners undertaking: Skills for Life courses funded as mainstream classroom-based Adult Learner Responsive (ALR) provision; and courses in a work setting, funded under the Train to Gain service. The survey was conducted between October and December 2011, and included over 4,400 learners.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2013

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Series name: BIS research paper

Subjects: Research; Qualifications; Outcomes ... [+] Show more
Vocational qualifications: a statement of support for vocational qualifications offered outside the United Kingdom by awarding organisations recognised by Ofqual

[This document contains an] overview of the vocational qualifications system in England. [It] describes the role of ... Show more
[This document contains an] overview of the vocational qualifications system in England. [It] describes the role of awarding organisations and Ofqual, as the regulator of vocational qualifications in England and Northern Ireland. [The] document includes: a statement setting out the commitments of awarding organisations recognised by Ofqual relating to their provision of unregulated qualifications and services outside of the UK; and a list of the awarding organisations that have voluntarily signed up to this statement.
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Corporate authors: Great Britain. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

Date: 2014

Geographic subjects: Great Britain; Europe

Resource type: Government report or paper

Subjects: Vocational education and training; Qualifications; Providers of education and training ... [+] Show more