Induction to work based learning

A Guide for all learners beginning an apprenticeship

with Riverside Training Ltd

Aim

To get an understanding of what you need to do to complete your apprenticeship framework

Outcomes

At the end, you will be able to…

Recognise the main elements of your learning programme

Be successful and happy in the knowledge that you have professional support to assist you

What is an Apprenticeship Framework?

National Qualification with component partsRecognises practical competence and

knowledge skills for individual learning in the workplace

Allows you to develop and complete Key Skills/Functional Skills work in numeracy, literacy and ICT

Work based qualification with some workshops

L2= Intermediate/L3 Advanced

Framework componentsPortfolio of competence based on your job in

the workplaceKey Skills/Functional Skills (Numeracy, Literacy &

ICT)

Technical Certificate (Knowledge –based tests)

ERR (Employment Rights & Responsibilities)

PLTS (Personal Learning Thinking Skills)

Guided Learning Hours ( The suggested number hours needed to complete the qualification – can be on or off the job)

NVQContains units with different credits

allocated to them. You have to achieve a minimum

value - your assessor will discuss this with you.

All NVQ evidence is competency based on your job role so be sure to select units that reflect what you do.

Employment Rights & Responsibilities

A workbook to be completed as part of your framework.

Contains specific and generic questions covering employment legislation.

Can be found in resources section of e- portfolio under Apprenticeship Framework heading to find relevant ERR form to complete

Answer the age discrimination quiz to test your knowledge

Key Skills/Functional SkillsDepending on your previous qualifications you may

need to achieve a qualification in numeracy (AON), literacy (Comms) and ICT

Key Skills are in two parts - multiple choice test and portfolio work.

Functional Skills are test based onlyLook in resources section of e-portfolio to see

sample test papers and help sheets under Key Skills heading. *From Sept 2012 Functional Skills replace Key Skills

Your assessor will work with you to establish your preference.

Assessment MethodsAssessors use a range of different methods to assess your work including: Observation Discussion Questioning Witness Statements Case Histories Personal Statements

E-portfolio system

Evidence is submitted and assessed using an on-line e-portfolio system. You will be able to track your progress, obtain feedback and guidance

You can access through our website or www.quals-direct.co.uk You will need an individual email address and will be

issued with a username and password. Click on the resources tab of the e-portfolio system to find a Leaner’s Guide to e-portfolio

Health & Safety At work, you need to:

Work in a safe environment Behave in a responsible manner Cooperate with your employer Be aware of hazards and risks and know how to report

them Look under the Resources tab on the e-portfolio system and

under the heading Induction complete the Induction to the Workplace form. Also useful for information is the Besafe document

Your WelfareEquality & Diversity Safeguarding

It is important you are treated fairly and you also treat others fairly and with out discrimination.

Take part in the Equality & Diversity workshop or follow this link:

http://www.mahara.hwstpa-online.co.uk/view/view.php?id=109&new

Click on the resources tab on the e-portfolio system under Induction to find the above link

Also see a list of telephone Help lines on page 26 of the Learners Handbook

Riverside is committed to safeguard the welfare of all learners and to ensure protection from all types of abuse or harm

Be vigilant – we all have a responsibility to take action if we suspect it.

Click on the resources tab on the e-portfolio system under Safeguarding and view the Riverside Safeguarding policy and information from Herefordshire & Somerset Safeguarding Boards (Everyone Matters –Stop Abuse!)

Grievance ProceduresNational Appeals ProcedureIf an assessor has made an assessment decision that you are unhappy with you will need to take the following action: Try and resolve the problem with your assessor Contact the Internal Verifier Write to the awarding body EDI

Riverside’s Grievance ProcedureIf you are unhappy with any aspect of your learning do as follows: Try and sort it out with your assessor If this is not an option contact your Internal Verifier Write to Jane Preston, Managing Director

Click on the resources tab on the e –portfolio system , under Induction heading to find the EDI Appeals procedure

Internal verifiersYour portfolio work will be quality checked by the Internal Verifier. They ensure your learning is on track and the quality of the evidence meets the national standards

Helen LindleyCheryl ComptonHelen Watson

PLTS Personal Learning & Thinking Skills

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will need to develop a range of Personal Learning & Thinking Skills. Your assessor will work with you to find opportunities to gather evidence to achieve these

Creative ThinkerEffective ParticipatorIndependent EnquirerReflective LearnerSelf ManagerTeam Worker

Good luck with your

Apprenticeship