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WCSM/LCSC Advanced 3-Year Apprenticeships
A Pilot Programmefunded by the
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
109 Livery Companies in the City of London
from Mercers (1) and Grocers (2) to Spectacle Makers (60) and Clockmakers (61) to World Traders (101) and Tax Advisors(107)
Earlier this year the 109th was incorporated – The Educators
Livery Companies are active in education across the UK – schools, colleges
bursaries, training programmesexaminations
Only two are Nationally Approved Awarding Bodies -the Spectacle Makers and the Farriers
WCSM is accredited in all four countries - Ofqual, SQA, Wales, CCEA
The Livery Companies Skills Council
Mission Statement
The Livery Companies Skills Council to be the organisation to support and promote crafts and skills within the Livery Movement
Over 40 Livery Companies are members
WCSM is an active member
In 2012 the LCSC set up the
The Livery Companies Apprenticeship Scheme Ltd
To promote a series of pilot
3-year, Advanced Apprenticeships
through City Livery Companies.
The LCAS Ltd made a bid to the Department of Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) for funds to directly support apprenticeships in SMEs for
crafts within the livery movement.
The WCSM wants the spectacle industry to benefit.
A special 3-year advanced apprenticeshipFramework designed by LCAS, WCSM and the industry
The optical company employs the apprentice and delivers the normal on-the job training
Off-the-job training obtained froma local College or WCSM Education Trust
WCSM assesses the apprentice and awards the qualifications over the 3 years and issues the final Apprenticeship Certificate
LCAS Ltd provides the funding
Funding
Funds flow from
BIS
Livery Companies Apprenticeship Scheme Ltd
Employer
How Much Funding?
‘Host Trainer’ – Employer
Up to £16,700 per apprentice over 3 years
Paid quarterly in arrears
Signed off by LCAS on receiving evidence of training
20% retention until completion
The Livery Companies Apprenticeship“Towards Mastery”
WCSM Framework for a
Level 4 Three Year Apprenticeship in
Spectacle Manufacturing
WCSM 3-Year Apprenticeship Pathway
Year 1
Level 2 Certificate in Spectacle Operations plus
Level 2 Certificate in Spectacle Productionplus
Level 2 Certificate in Glazing Spectacles plus
Level 2 Award in Spectacle Lens Treatments
or
Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing Spectacles
In addition apprentices must achieve the required: Functional Skills
plusAward in Employment and Personal Learning Skills in Health
WCSM Apprenticeship Pathway
Year 2Level 3 Diploma in Manufacturing Spectacles
plusLevel 4 Diploma for Optical Technicians (Pt 1)
Year 3Level 4 Diploma for Optical Technicians (Pt 2)
plus
Level 3 Award in Spectacle Lenses or
Level 3 Award in Rimless Glazing
A Master’s Piece
The WCSM wish to encourage technicians to obtain craft skills
in all aspects of spectacle making
and so:
The WCSM will present an additional Award for those Apprentices who are able to satisfy a Master’s Panel that they
have made an appropriate range of complete spectacles.
Apprentices
Applicants to this Apprenticeship will be aged 16 - 18 or 19 - 24.They may enter:
if already working in opticsor from training programmes
or from work experience.
Some applicants may have already achieved a range of qualificationse.g: Key Skills, Functional Skills, 14-19 Diploma
Personal attributes required:
• Conscientious• Discreet and Respectful• Personable • Able to work in a team• Staying power • Carry out duties meticulously
Recruitment Process
WCSM has secured funding for 5 - 8 apprentices We are in competition with other Livery Companies and crafts
Employers to:request application forms from WCSM
submit applications to WCSM
If over-subscribed:selection of apprentices by WCSM, FMO and LCAS Ltd
Contracts:between employer and LCAS Ltd
between apprentice and employer
Registration with WCSM for training and qualifications
Thank you
andplease remember the other WCSM programmes
in Customer Service
ProductionGlazing
SMC Tech
Spaces available on some courses
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