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Funding for Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Standard
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1. Funding: Electrician Apprenticeship Standard

On behalf of the Installation and Maintenance Electrician Apprenticeship Employer Group

The newly revised apprenticeship standard for electricians has been live since September 2023. 

While take up has been good, many providers have reported difficulties working within the current funding band. 

Since the new standard has been used for a year, and we're more familiar with the demands of the new content and technology, we think it is time to ask government to review the funding allocated for this critical apprenticeship.

As an industry we are now calling for evidence to help government understand the challenges associated with delivering the new apprenticeship. 

We will submit evidence provided to IfATE to request a funding review.

Feedback received to date suggests many employers and providers were not clear on the holistic nature of the standard and the implications of additional new technologies and changes. Now with the benefit of delivery experience it is evident that we need to revisit the funding provided, including for consumables, in terms of what is needed, ensuring adequate provision per person and recognising the extended duration of the apprenticeship

At this stage we would like to ask for any general observations on this area, but we need to come together to produce a robust evidence base so please indicate your willingness to take part in detailed work on this aspect if you can.

We appreciate your feedback and insights. Your responses will be confidential, and any evidence submitted will be anonymised, but we would appreciate you leaving an email where we can contact you for follow up.

 

This consultation will close on the 28th June 2024.
 

Question 1.

    Please provide the following information in the box below: 

    1.      Provider / Business Name:

    2.      Location:

    3.      Role in the Institution:

    4.      Contact Email



     
    Question 2.

    Do you think the current funding band for electrician apprenticeships is adequate? Please explain your answer
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    Question 3.

    Have you attempted different strategies to work within the current funding band, such as adjusting cohort sizes or delivery approaches? Please provide detail
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    Question 4.

    Inflation and consumables - Has the rising price of consumables impacted your delivery? If so how? Consumables have gone up across the board and many providers are reporting they are having to swallow costs. E.g. how many drill bits,  hand tools,   nails, screws etc used over the whole apprenticeship. 
    This is required
    Question 5.

    Has the inclusion of new technologies increased your consumables spend?
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