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Student Learning & Academic Registry

Apprenticeship Academic Delivery

In both the classroom and workplace, our team fosters an engaging and effective learning environment. With a focus on meeting individual needs, we prepare apprentices for career development and progression while ensuring a seamless connection between university learning and employer expectations.

Key Principles of Learner-Centred Apprenticeship Delivery

  1. Individualised Training Plans
    1. Conduct Initial Assessments (IA) to evaluate apprentices' prior experience, strengths, and areas for development.
    2. Adapt course delivery to meet specific learning needs, including the recognition of prior learning and additional support requirements.
  2. Learner Progress: Monitoring and Support
    1. Maintain a continuous feedback loop through progress reviews, enabling apprentices to give and receive constructive feedback.
    2. Provide direct support via mentors, Apprenticeship Quality Coaches (AQCs), Personal Tutors (PTs), and Apprenticeship Academic Mentors (AAMs).
  3. Comprehensive Support Offer
    1. Access to a wide range of university resources, including library facilities, the 24-hour health and wellbeing helpline, and the Student Futures career support programme.
    2. Tailored academic support through named tutors, MERIT maths resources, and functional skills development for identified needs.
    3. Inclusive support through Student Support Plans and access to the Students' Union.

About the Apprenticeship Academic Delivery Team

Situated within the Student Learning and Academic Registry (SLAR), the Apprenticeship Academic Delivery team ensures apprenticeship teaching and learning are industry-leading, highly effective, and aligned with employer needs.

The team includes:

  • Assistant Director of Apprenticeships: Overseeing all aspects of Apprenticeship Quality and leading the AAD department.
  • Apprenticeship Quality Manager: Oversees curriculum standards, ensuring compliance with Ofsted, Office for Students, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Systems and End Point Assessment (EPA) Manager: Leads the university's Learner Management System and End Point Assessment Organisation, maintaining robust processes and compliance for EPA delivery.
  • Systems Coordinator: Provides technical support for apprenticeship systems, assisting users and ensuring effective progress tracking for apprentices and employers.

Teesside University has made significant investments in dedicated Learner Management Systems (LMS), enhancing the ability to record, track, and monitor apprenticeship progress effectively. This commitment ensures apprentices and employers benefit from a seamless and impactful learning experience.

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