Common use of Programme Development Clause in Contracts

Programme Development. LOETB has noted its focus on re-aligning provision towards key skills clusters and programme reform and development will play a major part in this. LOETB will work on the reform of PLC provision in line with the findings of the national programme evaluation published by SOLAS in January 2018. This will include the rebalancing of PLC provision towards skills areas with a greater labour market focus and a more consistent approach to work placement. LOETB is also prioritising the expansion of apprenticeship provision, with the development of a new scaffolding apprenticeship and of traineeship provision. As set out in the proposed LOETB contribution to target 6, a 143% increase in learners commencing Traineeship programmes is envisaged by 2020. From 98 starters in 2017 we will achieve 252 starters in 2018 and again in 2019 and 2020. In terms of financial investment, the allocation to Traineeship has increased by 140% on 2017 funding. LOETB has identified Traineeship provision as its most versatile tool to support the development of a contemporary training service that meets the changing needs of employers and skills clusters, supports the individual and collective development of learners and contributes to the social and economic landscape of the region. LOETB has identified skills clusters where local employers are experiencing skills shortages, where DEASP and Jobpath client profiles may provide a match, clusters that have been identified as integral to the economic development of the region: Engineering, Science and Technology [Bio Pharma / Med-tech Traineeship], Health, Family other Social Services, Built Environment, Hairdressing, Beauty & Complementary Therapies, Sport and Leisure, Tourism / Food and Beverage, and Business Administration. In order to base Traineeship provision on the best possible evidence of skills needs and new employment opportunities we are recruiting a researcher for Maternity Leave Cover to undertake Research and Analysis of the Economic, Employment and Social Profile of ▇▇▇▇▇ and Offaly. Also recognising the crucial role of employer engagement in this regard LOETB has dedicated the work of a Training Officer to employer engagement whose role includes the coordination of employer relations in the region. However, each skills cluster also requires a person with sufficient broad knowledge of the area (the specific industry/skills cluster, traineeship models, curriculum content) to explore all elements of the traineeship with employers and LOETB is engaging internal and external Subject Matter Experts to support the employer to engage as a full partner in all elements of Traineeship provision. LOETB is exploring opportunities that extended Traineeship eligibility has opened to us. We are currently working with Family Carers Ireland, The Irish Association for the Social Integration of Offenders (IASIO), The Probation Service, and the HSE to develop innovative responses to the needs of their respective constituents, focussing on Traineeship as an effective tool to support employee development.

Programme Development. LOETB has noted its focus The requirement that FET programmes and services develop, evolve and change to meet the changing requirements of industry and the economy is fully accepted, and CETB is committed to ensuring that the programmes and services delivered are fit for purpose and relevant to the requirements of the economy and the learner. Where change and new or additional programmes and courses are required, CETB is committed to their development and delivery. However, it must also be highlighted that are areas within FET where provision is effective and not currently in need of reform, or where change will be more gradual and occur over a greater period of time. This may be due either to the availability of resources to effect the desired change or the alignment of programmes and courses with particular progression options (either work or further study). Over the period of this agreement, the following developments are planned: ― An increase in existing (pre-2016) Apprenticeship provision and the development of additional provision for New Apprenticeship (post 2016) ― An increase in the level of delivery of Traineeships, with a reduction in delivery of Specific Skills Training ― Development of a comprehensive approach for the delivery of appropriate industry requested certified courses for people in employment ― Changes in PLC provision based on re-aligning the outcomes and implementation of recommendations from national PLC programme evaluation, including a rebalancing of provision towards key skills clusters and programme reform and development will play a major part in this. LOETB will work on the reform of PLC provision in line with the findings of the national programme evaluation published by SOLAS in January 2018. This will include the rebalancing of PLC provision towards skills areas with a greater clearer labour market focus ― Review of Work Experience/Work Placement mechanisms for PLC courses, with a view to increasing the total time undertaken by the learner in the work environment ― Restructure and a more consistent approach to work placement. LOETB is also prioritising increase ITABE provision in the expansion scheme ― Development of apprenticeship blended learning, online and distance learning options ― Increase in Skills for Work provision, including English for non-native speakers, with an increased focus on certification of outcomes and development of progression to Level 4 options ― Increased accreditation for learners engaging with the Adult Literacy programme ― Development of clear “foundation learning skills” short courses for learners engaging with the Community Education programme ― Continued development of the Youthreach Curriculum and emphasis on the development of a new scaffolding apprenticeship additional progression options and of traineeship provision. As set out in the proposed LOETB contribution to target 6, a 143% increase in learners commencing Traineeship programmes is envisaged by 2020. From 98 starters in 2017 we will achieve 252 starters in 2018 and again in 2019 and 2020. In terms of financial investment, the allocation to Traineeship has increased by 140% on 2017 funding. LOETB has identified Traineeship provision as its most versatile tool to support the development of a contemporary training service that meets the changing needs of employers and skills clusters, supports the individual and collective development of learners and contributes to the social and economic landscape of the region. LOETB has identified skills clusters where local employers are experiencing skills shortages, where DEASP and Jobpath client profiles may provide a match, clusters that have been identified as integral to the economic development of the region: Engineering, Science and Technology [Bio Pharma / Med-tech Traineeship], Health, Family other Social Services, Built Environment, Hairdressing, Beauty & Complementary Therapies, Sport and Leisure, Tourism / Food and Beverage, and Business Administration. In order to base Traineeship provision on the best possible evidence of skills needs and new employment opportunities we are recruiting a researcher for Maternity Leave Cover to undertake Research and Analysis of the Economic, Employment and Social Profile of ▇▇▇▇▇ and Offaly. Also recognising the crucial role of employer engagement in this regard LOETB has dedicated the work of a Training Officer to employer engagement whose role includes the coordination of employer relations in the region. However, each skills cluster also requires a person with sufficient broad knowledge of the area (the specific industry/skills cluster, traineeship models, curriculum content) to explore all elements of the traineeship with employers and LOETB is engaging internal and external Subject Matter Experts to support the employer to engage as a full partner in all elements of Traineeship provision. LOETB is exploring opportunities that extended Traineeship eligibility has opened to us. We are currently working with Family Carers Ireland, The Irish Association for the Social Integration of Offenders (IASIO), The Probation Service, and the HSE to develop innovative responses to the needs of their respective constituents, focussing on Traineeship as an effective tool to support employee development.supports