New for 2016 - Chartered Management Degree Apprenticeship Programme at Hertfordshire Business School

BACKGROUND

The University of Hertfordshire is one of the first universities in the UK to launch a ground-breaking Management Degree Apprenticeship offering an exciting work-based route towards developing professional Chartered Managers.

This brand new government-approved apprenticeship is aimed at driving productivity and business growth by boosting the number of professional managers in the UK.

Under the scheme, employees who complete the apprenticeship will earn a degree in Management, become eligible to be a Chartered Manager and member of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

The Degree Apprenticeship Programme is eligible for up to two thirds government funding towards the cost. It provides employers with a unique opportunity to attract, develop and retain the workforce of tomorrow. 
In addition, the Government recently announced the introduction of a levy on large employers to help fund 3 million new, high quality apprenticeships.



Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. With your valuable thoughts and feedback, we will be able to provide excellent delivery and content of our new Degree Apprenticeship Programme.  

This survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please be assured that all answers you provide will be kept in the strictest confidence unless you chose to enter your details below. If you are unable or unwilling to answer a particular question, please leave it blank. For this survey, please answer all questions as if you, as an employer, would be sending apprentices onto such a programme.

We would like to keep you updated and send information. If you are happy to hear from us again, or if your organisation is interested in taking part with the Degree Apprenticeship Programme, please let us know the following:

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* 1. Address

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* 2. How familiar are you with Degree Apprenticeship schemes?

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Are you familiar with the difference between Higher and Degree Apprenticeships?

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* 4. Have you heard about Degree Apprenticeships? If so, where?

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* 5. Do you currently employ apprentices? If yes, how many and at what levels? If no, please go to Question 8.

In this context, we are referring to Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5.

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* 6. Which apprentice providers do you currently work with?

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* 7. Are your current providers informing you of developments around Higher and Degree Apprenticeships?

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* 8. What other management training and development provision do you offer your staff?

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* 9. Is the training and development currently offered accredited?

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* 10. Is the training and development currently offered mandatory for all managers?

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* 11. What percentage of staff undergo management training?

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* 12. Are you aware of the funding opportunities for this type of management development? If yes, how might this new scheme impact your current training budget?

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* 13. Is a Degree Apprenticeship scheme something that would be of interest to your organisation?

In this context, we are referring to Levels 4, 5 and 6.

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* 14. If so, can you foresee it adding value to your company?

In this context, we are referring to Levels 4, 5 and 6.

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* 15. The Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship is a new work-based degree level scheme for employees who require higher management development and who do not currently have a degree, or professional manager status. 

Could you anticipate accessing this scheme for:

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* 16. What is your most likely degree apprentice profile in your organisation?


Please give approximate percentage of total for each:

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* 17. Given the degree apprenticeship is a work-based degree the programme needs to be compatible with your work schedules, which of the following study patterns would be the most attractive to you?

Please tick all that apply:

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* 18. Given apprentices must be in your employment for the duration of study, what is your preferred duration period for the programme?

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* 19. What flexibility, if any, would you require for the Degree Apprenticeship Programme?

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* 20. What preferred time of year would you want staff to join a programme? 

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* 21. By the end of the programme, graduates will have met the outcomes for the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours outlined in the Standard and Assessment Plan, are there any additional learning outcomes that you would wish to include?

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* 22. Which degree title would be most attractive to your staff?

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* 23. What do you see as the key success factors for your organisation and your staff in the design and operation of the programme? 

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What demand levels in your organisation do you forecast?

Please answer for each, then comment as appropriate:

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* 25. Where would your apprentices be based?

Please give an approximate percentage of the total for each:

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* 26. Would you prefer the programme to be a dedicated delivery to your staff only?

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* 27. Are you happy for your staff to join other employees from other organisations?

Please note a minimum group of 15 is required for bespoke delivery.

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* 28. Would you like to work with us to progress this development?

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* 29. What information, assistance and support would be required from the University to help you launch this initiative in your organisation?

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* 30. We're looking to establish a pilot group for 2016 (for existing L5/6 staff) with a key group of Hertfordshire employers. Would you be interested in joining?

Thank you for completing our survey.

Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship Forum

Help shape the look and feel of the NEW Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship by joining us for our FREE event on Wednesday 24 February 2016. This is an opportunity for you to share your ideas with us and help develop the government funded management development programme for employers and employees.

Register your attendance.

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