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The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land- based Sector 14-19 Specialised Diplomas Martin Callow Development Advisor 14-19 Specialised Diploma
The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
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
1. Agricultural Crops2. Agricultural Livestock3. Animal Care4. Animal Technology5. Aquaculture6. Environmental Conservation7. Equine8. Farriery9. Fencing10. Fisheries Management11. Floristry12. Game & Wildlife Management13. Land-based Engineering14. Landscape15. Production Horticulture16. Trees and Timber17. 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:
Self-managers
Creative thinkers
Independent enquirers
Reflective learners
Team workers
Effective participators
The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Specialised Diplomas
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Level i:600 GLH
Level ii:800 GLH
Level iii:1080 GLH
NQF Level
Percentage 'component' comparisons between the 3 Levels
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 11 May 06
Plans approved End May 06
Learning objectives defined End August 06
Assessment of current qualifications End October 06
Assessment of apprenticeships End October 06
Consultation on draft content Jan – March 07
Agreement with awarding bodies End March 07
Final content agreed 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
PlanApply Do
Review/Record
Additional/Specialist Learning
Units from:Agriculture, Land & Environment, Sport Studies, Manufacturing, Or
GCSEs inLand-based & Environmental Science
Principal LearningUnits from:Careers units, Health & Safety, Business, Environmental Studies, Sport & Leisure, Construction and the Built Environment, Landscaping
Generic LearningFunctional skills Personal, learning & thinking skills ProjectExperiential learning cycleIndividual learning plan
The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Level 2 Food Chain Pathway
PlanApply Do
Review/Record
Additional/Specialist Learning
Units from:Meat & Poultry Processing, Nutrition, Hospitality, Animal Welfare
OrGCSEs in LanguagesGeography
Principal LearningUnits from:Business, Agricultural Livestock / Crops, Manufacturing, Retail Operations, Health & Safety
Generic LearningFunctional skills Personal, learning & thinking skills ProjectExperiential learning cycleIndividual learning plan
The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Level 3 Animal Health and Welfare Pathway
PlanApply Do
Review/Record
Additional/Specialist Learning
Units from:Pet Store Management, Horse Care, Zoo Animals, Livestock handling
OrLevel 4 units
Principal LearningUnits from:Agricultural Livestock, Animal Technology / Management, Animal Welfare, Health & Safety, Business
Generic LearningFunctional skills Personal, learning & thinking skills ProjectExperiential learning cycleIndividual learning plan
The Sector Skills Council for the Environmental and Land-based Sector
Or a ‘thematic approach’ across all 3 Levels…?
• The Natural Environment• Producing from the Environment• Managing and Sustaining the Environment
Land-based and Environmental Specialised Diplomas
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 / [email protected]
