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Higher Level Apprenticeship Course Guide 2020-2021
Higher Level Apprenticeships Course Guide 2020/21 | North West Regional College 2
Employ Clever
with a Higher Level
Apprenticeship
What is a Higher Level Apprenticeship?
A Higher Level Apprenticeship is a unique work-based
programme which enables participants to earn while
they learn and gain a nationally recognised higher level
qualification. Successful candidates will be employed
in a company relevant to their chosen profession to
gain valuable experience over a 2 or 3 year period.
This experience will include mentoring and academic
support provided from both North West Regional
College and the employer as the HLA progresses
through the relevant higher level qualification.
The College offers a number of Higher Level
Apprenticeship (HLA) programmes tailored to These programmes are widely recognised as the best
meet industry needs. These programmes will offer combination of on the job training and employee
employers an opportunity to ‘employ clever’ aimed higher level study available. They offer employees the
at addressing high-level skills shortages which are opportunity to gain a level 4 / 5 qualification. In addition
increasingly evident across the region. they aim to improve business practice by developing a
progressively skilled workforce essential for today’s
competitive economic climate.
#employclever www.nwrc.ac.uk/hla
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Employ Clever
with a Higher Level
Apprenticeship
North West Regional College The College is now offering programmes
has developed the Higher Level in the following areas:
Apprenticeship provision within the
region based on strong links with • Accountancy
• Electronic and Electronic Engineering
academic partners and business. • International Hospitality and Tourism
• Leadership for Children’s care, Learning and
Development
The benefits
• Mechanical Engineering
• Software Development
for Employers
Higher Level Apprenticeships can deliver in many ways for business:
1. Meet the unique needs of your business 4. Fill your higher level skills gaps
With Higher Level Apprentices learning at work, they Higher level skills are vital to business performance
are able to develop the knowledge and occupational and economic growth – through Higher Level
competencies demanded by specific job roles and meet Apprenticeships; you can fill your higher level skills gaps
the unique needs of your business. efficiently and effectively by tailoring the learning to your
The aim of each programme is to develop the skills workplace.
relevant to employers from day one.
5. Develop existing staff
2. Recruit from a larger talent pool You can develop existing staff through participation
Higher Level Apprenticeships enable businesses to in the Higher Level Apprenticeship programme or as
attract and retain employees with potential, expanding they work with your Higher Level Apprentice through
workplace diversity and benefiting the local community mentoring opportunities and other opportunities.
and wider economy.
3. Increase your productivity
Higher Level Apprentices can keep your business
up-to-date with the latest techniques and technology,
increasing your productivity for the future.
When I saw the Higher Level Apprenticeship advertised I thought it was a great opportunity to gain work experience while studying. There is only so much you can learn from a textbook! Rebekah Glen Higher Level Apprenticeship in Accountancy Rebekah successfully gained full-time employment with Deborah O’Donnell Chartered Accountants whom she completed an apprenticeship with while studying at the College. www.nwrc.ac.uk/hla-students
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How is the course
delivered?
The Higher Level Apprenticeship Who can apply for an apprenticeship?*
is delivered part-time each week,
New Job Post: Taking on a Higher Level Apprentice is
normally on a day release basis.
the same as recruiting for a new position within your
Teaching methods include lectures, organisation. Following an assessment of your needs
seminars, tutorials, live projects and with the Business Support Centre (BSC) at North West
blended learning as appropriate. Regional College an employers recruitment session can be
set up to assist with the recruitment of the apprentice.
How much will it cost? Apprentices may be recent school leavers who
have undertaken A-Levels or other relevant Level 3
Apprentices must be in employment for a minimum of 21
qualifications**. All applicants must meet the minimum
hours per week (including lunch breaks and day release
school leavers age as at 1st July prior to the start date of
element). Employers must adhere to the current Northern
the programme (HLA in Accountancy applicants must be
Ireland National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage
aged 18 years on or before 1st July 2020) and meet the
Regulations.
minimum entry criteria set by the awarding body (Ulster
University / ATI / C&G).
There is currently no cost to the apprentice nor to the
employer for tuition, registration or exam fees.
Existing employees who are taking on a new role within
the business and who wish to up-skill or re-skill may also
be eligible.
What involvement is required by the
employers?
Employers need to support Higher Level Apprentices in
terms of study time and provide a work based mentor.
*Employers must be based in Northern Ireland. Employers can enhance the entry requirements set by the awarding
body. Only those potential participants who are assessed as capable and committed to achieving the full requirements
of a HLA should be recruited to the provision.
**As an alternative to the standard entry requirements, applicants may be able to apply to enter the programme through
the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process. This process involves assessing learning achieved
outside education or training, as appropriate and recognised for academic purposes. For further information see contact
details relating to the course/programme. Normally APEL applications need to be made well in advance of the course
start date in September.
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Higher Level Apprenticeship in
Accountancy Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Course Overview Core Modules Course Overview Relevant Access Course: with an
Campus The programme provides an Campus This programme enables employees overall mark of at least 41%, including
Derry~Londonderry alternative route to starting a career in • Financial Accounting Derry~Londonderry to undertake a Level 5 Foundation passes in Mathematics and a Science
Length of Study accountancy. • Taxation, Law and Ethics Length of Study Degree in Electrical and Electronic subject.
2 Years • Business Management 3 Years Engineering awarded by Ulster
REP. OF IRELAND ENTRANTS:
This Higher Level Apprenticeship University. The programme is
Awarding Body Awarding Body 56 UCAS Points; Applicants must
aims to provide applicants with an Y : delivered part time day release one
Accounting Technicians Ireland Ulster University have at least one of Mathematics,
exciting ‘onthe-job’ pathway into the • Advanced Financial Accounting day and evening per week over three
(ATI) Chemistry, Physics, Biology,
accountancy and finance profession. • Advanced Taxation Course Contact years. This programme will also
Engineering, Science or Technology
Course Contact • Management Accounting Columba Toner develop critical thinking and problem
at C3 Higher level and 4 OLCs (Grade
Liz Doherty The main features of the programme • Integrated Accounting Systems 074 3683 9960 solving skills
04 or above) Maths and English at
074 3683 9960 are: (IAS). columba.toner@nwrc.ac.uk
Grade H6 or above (Higher Level) or
LizH.doherty@nwrc.ac.uk businesssupport@nwrc.ac.uk Core Modules
• The apprentice may be selected for Grade O4 or above (Ordinary Level)
businesssupport@nwrc.ac.uk Entry Requirements • Mathematics for Engineering
employment through the employer’s Progression if not sitting at Higher Level is also
UK: 96 UCAS Tariff Points plus • Electrical Science
Progression own recruitment process or required.
a minimum Grade B in GCSE • Digital and Analogue Electronics
will already be employed by an
Mathematics and Grade C in English; • Microelectronic Principles
accounting practice/business and As with all Higher Engineering
• Application of Microcontrollers
moving to a new job role where REP. OF IRELAND ENTRANTS: courses, students require a good
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
upskilling is required. 96 UCAS Points plus a Grade O3 in standard of mathematics and applied
• Electrical Principles
Maths and Grade 04 in English. mathematics.
• The apprentice will attend College • Programmable Logic Controllers
one day per week, studying for the • Power Electronics
Applicants who are 25 years of age Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL)
professionally accredited • Electronic Circuit Manufacture
(by 1st January of the year in which may be considered for entry onto this
Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) • Work Based Learning
they wish to commence the course) course. For more details visit
exams. www.nwrc.ac.uk/policies
but do not possess the minimum Entry Requirements
• The apprentice will complete a educational requirements, may still UK: 56 UCAS points; Applicants
work based learning e-portfolio apply to do the course based on Your Future
must have Level 3 passes in at least
of evidence demonstrating qualifications and experience. Careers in engineering are popular
one of Mathematics, Chemistry,
competence in a range of areas. due to their prestige, positive job
Physics, Biology, Engineering,
Your Future outlook and the higher than average
• The apprentice will be mentored by Science or Technology (or equivalent),
Upon successful completion of salary. Successful completion of the
both a College and employer-based and a minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE
your Higher Level Apprenticeship in Foundation Degree with appropriate
mentor. Mathematics* and English (or
Accountancy, you could continue grades enables progression to Year
University-approved equivalent**).
• The Department for the Economy your studies towards professional 2 BEng Hons degree pathway of
cover all tuition fees and status with a range of accountancy *Certain BTEC Level 3 Maths units related degree in Ulster University;
examination costs through their bodies, such as Chartered may be acceptable in lieu of GCSE similar degrees at other universities,
Higher Level Apprenticeship Accountants Ireland (CAI). Maths or employment opportunities in this
programme. field
**Level 2 Essential Skills in
Communication is currently
acceptable in lieu of GCSE English.
FOR COURSE SYMBOL KEY SEE PAGE 17 Employment University Apply Online 074 36839960
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Children’s Care, Learning and Development
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Higher Level Apprenticeship in
International Hospitality and Tourism Leadership for Children’s Care,
Management Learning and Development
Course Overview Entry Requirements Course Overview Entry Requirements
Campus This programme is widely recognised UK: 64-72 UCAS Tariff points + Campus This course is for senior practitioners Be appointed to a position of Deputy
Derry~Londonderry as the best combination of on the GCSE Maths Grade C or equivalent Derry~Londonderry in a leadership or management role Leader, Leader, Assistant Managers
Length of Study job training and higher level study. (e.g. Essential Skills Level 2 Length of Study who work within early years and or Deputy Manager in children’s care,
2.5 Years Numeracy) AND GCSE English Grade 2 Years childcare settings including day learning and development setting.
The programme enables employees C or equivalent (e.g. Essential Skills nurseries, crèches, playgroups and
Awarding Body Awarding Body
to undertake a Level 5 Foundation Level 2 Communication); pre-school settings. • Keen to progress their career
Ulster University CACHE
Degree in Hospitality Tourism • Be a minimum age of at least 19
Course Contact Management awarded by Ulster REP. OF IRELAND ENTRANTS: Course Contact The course is also suitable for years old.
Luane Quigley University while in employment and 64-72 UCAS Points plus OLC (Grade Catherine Boyle practitioners who have an opportunity • Have a minimum of GCSE English
074 3683 9960 working to develop industry related 04 or above) in English and Maths; 074 3683 9960 to be appointed into leadership roles at Grade C or equivalent
luane.quigley@nwrc.ac.uk skills and knowledge. Access - 50% (which includes Level 2 catherine.boyle@nwrc.ac.uk within the setting. It is flexible and • Hold a Level 3 qualification in CCLD
businesssupport@nwrc.ac.uk Communications and Mathematics). businesssupport@nwrc.ac.uk delivered to meet the individual needs
Progression Assessment is a combination of of the busy professional practitioner in A pre-course information session
Progression
coursework and examinations. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL) partnership with their employer. will be held for applicants – each
A number of trips are organised may be considered for entry onto this applicant must attend. Those
as part of the programme which course. For more details visit The employer provides a work based students who do not possess
incur a financial cost to the Student. www.nwrc.ac.uk/policies mentor and the College delivers GCSE Maths or equivalent will be
Mandatory day trips, approximately knowledge based units and a work encouraged to complete Essential
£40. Your Future placement assessor who works with Skills Numeracy.
Successful completion of the each individual apprentice to extend
Core Modules Foundation degree with appropriate and build on their knowledge and Your Future
• Introduction to Hospitality and grades provides HLA students competency at this level. Upon successful completion,
Tourism the opportunity to progress to the opportunities exist for progression to
• Events Operations BSc Hons International Hospitality The Level 5 Diploma in Leadership employment or university. Previous
• Introduction to WBL Management, at Ulster University or for Children’s Care, Learning and graduates have progressed to the
• Food and Beverage Service a similar degree at another Higher Development (Management) NI (Hons) Degree in Early Childhood
Operations Education Institution or University. provides a thorough grounding in Studies.
• Facilities Operations the key concepts and practical skills
• Managing Financial Performance Exemptions for modules already required in the sector. It is delivered
• Management in Action achieved will be determined by the over 2 years with classes scheduled
• Employability Skills specific degree applied to as well as weekly.
• WBL in Practice the Universities regulations in relation
• Food and Beverage Management to exemptions. The course aims to provide the
• Human Resource Management apprentices with the skills and
• Marketing and Entrepreneurship knowledge needed to manage
practice and lead others in children’s
care, learning and development.
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Mechanical Engineering
Software Development
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Higher Level Apprenticeship in
Mechanical Engineering Software Development
Course Overview REP. OF IRELAND ENTRANTS: Course Overview Entry Requirements
Campus This programme enables employees 56 UCAS points; Applicants must Campus This programme enables employees UK: 56 UCAS points, plus GCSE
Derry~Londonderry to undertake a Level 5 Foundation have at least one of Mathematics, Derry~Londonderry to undertake a Level 5 Foundation Maths Grade C minimum and GCSE
Length of Study Degree in Mechanical Engineering Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Length of Study Degree in Software Development English Grade C or Essential Skills
3 Years validated by Ulster University. Engineering, Science or Technology at 3 Years validated by Ulster University whilst Level 2 Communications;
C3 Higher evel and 4 OLCs (Grade remaining in employment.
Awarding Body 04 or above) Maths and English at Awarding Body
Core Modules REP. OF IRELAND ENTRANTS:
Ulster University Grade H6 or above (Higher Level) or Ulster University
• Mathematics for Engineering The programme is delivered part time 56 UCAS points, plus OLC (Grade
Course Contact • Mechanical Science Grade O4 or above (Ordinary Level) if Course Contact day release one day each week over 04 or above) to include Maths and
Paul Young • Graphical Communication and CAD not sitting at Higher Level is also Peter Wisener 3 years. The final year incorporates a English;
074 3683 9960 • Business Management and required. 074 3683 9960 Work based Learning module worth
paul.young@nwrc.ac.uk Improvement Techniques peter.wisener@nwrc.ac.uk 40 credits. Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL)
businesssupport@nwrc.ac.uk • Engineering Materials As with all Higher Engineering businesssupport@nwrc.ac.uk may be considered for entry onto this
• Computer Aided Manufacture courses, students require a good Assessment is a combination of course. For more details visit
Progression Progression
• Engineering Mechanics standard of mathematics and applied coursework and examinations. www.nwrc.ac.uk/policies
• Engineering Design with Parametric mathematics.
CAD Core Modules Your Future
• Heat Transfer Accreditation of Prior Learning (APEL) • Mathematics for Software Successful completion of the
• Strength of Materials may be considered for entry onto this Development Foundation Degree with appropriate
• Work Based Learning course. For more details visit • Programming 1 grades enables progression
www.nwrc.ac.uk/policies • Programming 2 to second year of BSc (Hons)
Entry Requirements • Programming 3 Computing Science at Ulster
UK: 56 UCAS points; Applicants Your Future • Software Testing University
must have Level 3 passes in at least Careers in engineering are popular • Systems Analysis and Design
one of Mathematics, Chemistry, due to their prestige, positive job • Database Systems
Physics, Biology, Engineering, outlook and the higher than average • Computer and Network
Science or Technology (or equivalent), salary. Successful completion of the Architecture
and a minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE Foundation Degree with appropriate • Web Technologies
Mathematics* and English (or grades enables progression to Year 2 • Data Science
University-approved equivalent**). BEng Hons degree pathway of related • Work based Learning
degree in Ulster University; similar
*Certain BTEC Level 3 Maths units degrees at other universities, or
(as instructed on an annual basis employment opportunities in this field.
from the Faculty) may be acceptable
in lieu of GCSE Maths:
*Level 2 Essential Skills in
Communication is currently
acceptable in lieu of GCSE English.
Relevant Access Course: with an
overall mark of at least 41%, including
passes in Mathematics and a Science
subject.
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DISCLAIMER
We make every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided in this course guide is correct at the time of going to print
(May 2020). The College shall not be bound by any errors or omissions, and cannot accept liability in respect thereof.
Any subsequent changes will be published online. Please refer to www.nwrc.ac.uk for the latest information before you apply.
The College will make every effort to deliver in accordance with the descriptions set out in this course guide. However, the College is
dependent upon public funds which have to be managed in a way which is efficient. The College therefore reserves the right to make
variations to the content or methods of delivery of assessment of courses, to discontinue courses or to merge or combine courses, if
such action is reasonably considered to be necessary in the context of its wider purpose.
If the College discontinues any course, we will use reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This course guide was designed, edited and produced by the NWRC Marketing and PR team.
We would like to thank all students and staff who helped with the production, especially those students who supplied testimonials and
agreed to be profiled.How do I get involved in the
Higher Level Apprenticeship programme?
Contact
Clare McLaughlin
Skills Development Officer
Business Support Centre, NWRC
Derry~Londonderry
T: 074 3683 9960
E: businesssupport@nwrc.ac.uk
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