The Apprenticeships Admissions Pledge

The following universities and colleges in Sussex have signed the Apprenticeship Admissions Pledge:

University of Brighton

University of Chichester

Central Sussex College

Chichester College

City College Brighton and Hove

Northbrook College Sussex

Plumpton College (Des Lambert, Principal, pictured)

Sussex Coast College Hastings

Sussex Downs College

In addition, the Open University says that it "is very keen to receive applications from advanced apprentices who wish to build on their academic and work achievements by studying part time for a degree. This could mean starting with one of our foundation degrees that links with the career you are in, with the real option of topping this up to a full degree. In addition we also offer a range of stepping stone Certificate and Diploma courses that can support your career. Currently students register for individual courses that build up to your chosen qualification. More details about our Open entry, the courses we offer, how much they cost and the whether you could be eligible for financial help is available on our website at www.open.ac.uk/study"

Recognition Statement for the Advanced Apprenticeship Qualification

(The "Apprenticeship Admissions Pledge")

PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to formally recognise the acceptability of the Advanced Apprenticeship as an entry qualification for undergraduate courses at the University/College.

Recognition Statement

The University/College welcomes applications from holders of Advanced Apprenticeships for direct entry to undergraduate degrees, Foundation Degrees or Higher National Certificates/Diplomas in appropriate subject areas.

Holders of Advanced Apprenticeships must meet the University/College’s general entry requirements plus any additional entry requirements for the course applied for.

Advanced Apprentices will be subject to standard selection processes which may include interview, submission of a portfolio of work, audition, etc.

The University/College resolves to amend its publicity materials (e.g. prospectuses, websites etc.) for courses to ensure that Advanced Apprenticeships are listed as suitable entry qualifications.

The University/College supports the concept of Higher Apprenticeship Frameworks as dedicated progression routes for Advanced Apprentices within the higher education sector and will cooperate with Sector Skills Councils, employers and other interested parties to develop them where appropriate.

DEFINITIONS

An Advanced Apprenticeship is defined for the purposes of this document as a course of work-based study which is compliant with the Specifications of Apprenticeship Standards for England. The Framework sets out the full range of knowledge, functional skills and competences that must be achieved to obtain the qualification. These include subject competence at minimum Level 3 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework.

A Higher Apprenticeship is defined for the purposes of this document as a course of work-based study which is compliant with the Specifications of Apprenticeship Standards for England. The Framework sets out the full range of knowledge, functional skills and competences that must be achieved to obtain the qualification. These include subject competence at minimum Level 4 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework. Higher Apprenticeship Frameworks may also include Foundation Degrees or Higher National Certificates.