The Apprenticeships and Training Conference (ATC) began in 2015 as the Annual Apprenticeship Conference, created to address the increasing importance of apprenticeships in the UK’s workforce development strategy. This year the event was rebranded as the Apprenticeships and Training Conference (ATC) to reflect its expanded focus on all aspects of training and workforce development

For delegates the conference, which takes place next week on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 March at ACC Liverpool, is a great way to explore the wealth of expertise, products and services currently on offer to enhance and streamline the apprenticeship and training experience.

ATC is also celebrated for bringing together an exceptional lineup of speakers, and this year is no different. The lineup of speakers are experts from diverse backgrounds, including government agencies, major employers, and top-tier training providers. Covering a wide range of topics, from policy and funding to cutting-edge training practices, their sessions offer invaluable perspectives and practical advice for attendees.

With this in mind we are delighted that the UVAC team will be delivering 4 sessions across the two days of the event;

First Teaching Session – what you need to do for delivery day one

Dr Nicky Westwood and Jane Welborn explore:

•      Understanding the valued skills in apprenticeship delivery

•      Differentiating delivery – managing the difficult co-teach with learners and apprentices combined

•      Assessing teaching skills through observations

Effective integration of on- and of-the-job learning in apprenticeships and professional development pathways – giving the employer a clear role in success

Dr Mandy Crawford-Lee, Rebecca Rhodes and Tammie Harwin talk about:

•      Latest advice on the role of employers in improving success e.g. Gatsby   latest on EPA

•      Models that have a complementary role in achieving integrated   learning

•      Designing in this integration, by situating the learner/apprentice in the work-space rather than the provider

Models for coaches for triaging, intervention and recovery in apprenticeship delivery

In this workshopRebecca Rhodes and Sarah Tudor will explore:

•      How to embed some of the left field theories into a coach model

•      Triaging and developing a differentiated model of delivery and support

•      Effective interventions

•      Recovery principles

Effective models for apprenticeship curriculum design

In this session Jane Welbourn, Dr Nicky Westwood and Sarah Tudor will explore:

•      Common fail points in design

•      Models that support effective re/development of new and existing   programmes

•      Integrating learning plans with ‘best time’ progress reviews

•      Role of the tutor in supporting progress

In addition to joining our UVAC workshop sessions visitors  can catch up with us at the conference exhibition.

If you plan to attend the conference and exhibition please do drop by stand A16 to chat to our team about how UVAC is championing higher level technical and professional learning by actively supporting progression routes into higher education and the registered professions, through our advocacy, representation and research work.

Find out more and register today