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The Specialised Diploma: The
IT Line of Learning
5th June 2006
DIPLOMA DEVELOPMENT
Purpose of the Diploma
-Motivation to learn-Fulfilment of potential
The individual
Enabling students to be successful in learning and in working life
The employer The nation -Business competitiveness-Productivity
-Economic prosperity-Social cohesion
Diploma objectives
• Provide a world-class learning experience for young people, through a blend of general education and applied learning within a coherent and motivating programme;
• Develop young people who, when they enter employment, have the essential skills and capabilities which meet employer needs;
• Aid effective transition from schools or college to further education or higher education and to adult and working life.
What matters to employers
• Business competitiveness in the knowledge economy:– Increasing needs for higher-level skills – Adaptable workforce managing constant change
• The capability of the individual: – Boost communications (english!) and numeracy– Develop higher order cognitive thinking and reflection – Build the foundations for lifelong learning
• A world-class qualification: – Synoptic approach – addressing employer and HE needs – Ensure preferred route for Higher Education – Maintain currency and employer engagement
Why diplomas are different
• Effective partnerships– Employers, Higher Education, QCA, DfES, Awarding Bodies– Specifications being developed in partnership
• Quality of content – Based on extensive research and understanding of the future – Integration of general education and applied learning
(knowledge, understanding and competence)– Independent research– Critical analysis
• Holistic– Synoptic approach – Extended project– Clear progression routes, with advice and guidance
A multi-purpose qualification
• Flexibility to meet the needs of:– Students with the capability of progressing to
any university of their choice– Students who are not currently progressing to
university but who have the talent to do so– Students who want a valued qualification to
improve their employability at 18
- Options, progression routes, advice & guidance
The IT line of learning
• Purpose: to help equip all students with the capability to thrive in the e-economy
• Future IT workforce
• Future business managers and leaders
• All individuals
Timeline
Design Diploma
Develop qualifications
Prepare for delivery
First teaching
June 2006 Sept 2007 Sept 2008Oct 2005
STAGE 1
STAGE 2
STAGE 3
Diploma Stage 1
Input from Employer Steering Group
Input from UK employer survey (632)
Employer Needs Definition
Structure, balance of content and progression
Ongoing consultation
Higher Education requirements
Learning Outcomes
Diploma specification
Work-related learning requirements
New content requirements
Project Team
Education network
Awarding Body Group
Diploma Development Partnership
Wider consultation
Employer Steering Group
The Partnership
Employer views Current issues:
“You don’t know what you are getting – what can a person can actually do.”
“I don’t understand the qualifications structure.”
“Standards are not high enough, especially in English.”
“Need more focus on building and assessing competence.”
The Diploma must…
“Seize the opportunity for clarity and simplicity.”
“Be the preferred route for employers and universities, and exciting for students.”
“Set a clear standard so employers know what a person can do – must reflect achievement and employability.”
“Be business / IT, not just technical IT, and create well rounded students.”
“Include meaningful work-related experience.”
“Be properly supported by employers – we need to contribute more.”
• Unite all key stakeholders to make sure this is successful
• Bring together consolidated voice of employers for IT
• Define learning objectives and Diploma specification
• Engage employers to support development and implementation
• Liaise with other Diploma Development teams
• Overall responsibility for IT line of learning
e-skills UK role….
Stage 1 – defining things!
Employer skills needs
Current qualifications gap analysis & new content specification
Work-related experience Rel 1
Diploma spec complete
4Q05
HE entry requirements
Diploma structure & balance Rel 1
Learning outcomes Rel 1
1Q/06 2Q/06
Assessing delivery implications
3Q/06
The IT line of learning
Principal learning – develop knowledge, understanding andskills relevant to a broad economic sector.
Generic Learning – all Diploma students cover common generic skills which are relevant to successful learning and future employment.
Additional/Specialist Learning – allow learners to tailor theirProgramme according to their interests and aspirations
Themes
• Business
• People
• Technology
PROPOSED LEVEL 3 STRUCTURE
ADDITIONALOR SPECIALISED LEARNING
WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN
How businesses work
Business communications and professional development
GENERIC AND PRINCIPAL LEARNING
Creating technology solutions
Realising the potential of technology
Supporting technology systems
Core technology skills: programming / data analysis / security
EXTENDED PROJECT
Maturing Diploma Personal Development Skills
e.g. Communication – writingbusiness letter writing > short business summary report > detail business analysis report
Communication
Teamwork
Personal (self management, thinking, learning)
Problem solving
Numeracy
IT Skills
(personal portfolio development)
Proposed High-level Outcomes – Level 3
• Understanding the fundamentals of how organisations operate and appreciate key factors underpinning business performance.
• Evaluate the contribution of technology in the global business environment.
• Design and develop software solutions that deliver identified business benefits.
Proposed High-level Outcomes – Level 3
• Manage small-scale system operations, including change management, security and technical problem solving.
• Communicate effectively in the business environment, including utilising sophisticated English and Maths to create business proposals and project plans.
• Demonstrate inter-personal skills including team working, self-management, critical analysis, creative thinking and reflective learning.
ADDITIONAL LEARNING
WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN
PROPOSED LEVEL 2 STRUCTURE
IT user skills
Including Functional Skills at Level 2
Technology solutions
Project
English: Functional Skills at Level 2
Maths: Functional Skills at Level 2
Technology in Business
Personal effectiveness
Maths: Functional Skills at Level 2
GENERIC AND PRINCIPAL LEARNING
English in business Maths in business
OPTIONS
WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE
INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PLAN
PROPOSED LEVEL 1 STRUCTURE
English: Functional Skills at Level 1
The digital world
Maths: Functional Skills at Level 1
IT user skills: Functional Skills at Level 1
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Project
Working with people
Working with technology
Option
Option
Critical Success Factors
• Input on Learning Outcomes
• Critical Success Factors
FURTHER INPUT: www.e-skills.com/diploma helen.gormley@e-skills.com
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