Historical Apprenticeships

The History of Apprenticeships

Carla George PHD Researcher University Of Warwick Oct 2019 Carla George (Phd Researcher, University Of Warwick)

The History Of Apprenticeships Abstract The research is investigating the timelines of apprenticeships and how they evolved over a period time and comparing past and present.

Introduction Apprenticeships began in the 1800 over the centuries there were two types of apprenticeships, parish apprenticeships and skilled apprenticeships. Parish apprenticeships were tailored for those from poor backgrounds and skilled apprenticeships were targeted for those from a wealthy background. The parents payed the masters in instalments during the 1700s and apprentices received a small amount of wages. Over a period, apprenticeships have changed and these times have become a thing of the past.

Timeline Of Apprenticeships Apprenticeships have continued to grow and paved the pathway towards employment. Overall those who have achieved has had opportunities towards career progression and currently the government has introduced a new scheme regarding the apprenticeship levy the investment will go towards further industry training and support for apprentices.

Carla George (Phd Researcher, University Of Warwick)

Evaluation of Apprenticeships (2012) references the graph represents the historical growth of how apprenticeships evolved over a period and current state of apprenticeships based on age ranges from 16-24. In the previous years the total amount of starts is 1.1 million and currently there are 2.2 million apprenticeships. The government’s aim is to create over 3mil apprenticeship by 2020 and to increase awareness across all sectors.

The statistics show from 2003-2015 that apprenticeships continued to grow by 63% this is in accordance to age gaps that from under 19 years of age 3% increase and over 19 years of age 40% increase. During the period the apprenticeship standards have changed standards towards Train To Gain, Letch View of Skills involving expanding further apprenticeships and publishing a variety of reports such as Wolf Report, Richard Review and Apprenticeship Trail Blazers.

The government has been committed towards expanding the number of apprenticeships and changing the quality of standards to reflect this. Reviewing the table this shows how successful this has been and further changes where old frameworks are abolished, and implementation of employer led programmes are implemented.

Carla George (Phd Researcher, University Of Warwick)

The government has set the bar of the expected duration over all levels of qualifications. The average completion of apprenticeships has increased towards a equivalent of two years. The duration is normally planned in accordance with your ILR. The Level 2 starts have decreased over a period time where advanced Levels have increased as Apprentices are looking for challenging opportunities that would open new chapters in the future.

The report shows the length of time that apprentices have been employed with their employer since starting the apprenticeships over the period this has reflect from 3-12 months. This represents the increase in apprenticeship starts over the academic period.

Carla George (Phd Researcher, University Of Warwick)

The Current Age The apprenticeship levy started in April 2017 the key factors are based on apprenticeship standards, employers and funding. The government has enforced the way how apprenticeships should be funded through a “pot� that is given to each employer any funding that is unused can be given to other organisations that are supporting apprenticeships. The gov website have a wealth of information about the apprenticeship levy that will support employers on how to use the system.

The benefit of this ensures 100% employers’ contribution and prevents misuse of funding.

The graph represents the growth in the number of job opportunities since the change and reviews the historical change from 2015. There was job restrictions due to changes in the job economy apprenticeships are targeted towards these changes especially for those within skilled sector such as office and admin and ICT rather than advanced technical as this requires special expertise and the funding aspects which means further improvements and opportunities should be addressed as apprentices do enquire about advancing their present skills and knowledge within their chosen sector.

Summary Reviewing the report this is an overview that will be further explored to give an insight of how apprenticeships evolved over a period of time since the current change in apprenticeships have open the doorways and paved the way for future employment. Employers are currently are in the driving seat towards investing in apprenticeships that will improve the current work force. Overall apprenticeships are still under reform and still require further improvements to support requirements for both learners and employers.

Carla George (Phd Researcher, University Of Warwick)

References Wolf report 2019 England Apprenticeships- Assessing the system Review Of Apprenticeship Research

Carla George (Phd Researcher, University Of Warwick)