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Education MattersLGBT Conference
Friday 22nd February 2013
Captain Eleina Bayne AGC (ETS)
Education Matters - Aim
• To discuss educational, career and personal development opportunities available to serving
soldiers and officers.
Personal Development - Responsibilities
• Individual– Take ownership– Maintain personal development plan– Ensure accurate recording on JPA– Keep records of achievement/certificates
– MAKE USE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE!
Army Graduate Programme Feasibility
Study• RMAS CC cohort 06/07 only• 24 Started - 10 on track to complete• Provided a funded degree for non-graduate
officer entrants• OU distance learning• No new registrations since
BUT• RMAS CC gains 120 CATS points from OU
(equivalent to 1 year of degree)
Responsibilities – First Line
• RCMO– Provide local advice on qualifications, accreditation, FE and
HE opportunities, access to SLC and ELC, Apprenticeships, Functional Skills, e-LC courses
– Support Chain of Command
• Employing Officer– Include personal development review in appraisal interviews– Allocate resources (time)
Responsibilities – Second Line
– AEC Staff (military, e-LC staff, BSDM, IERO)• Provide SME advice
– Career Managers in APC• Identify opportunities and signpost individuals
– Capability Directorates• Develop Whole Life Development plan (WLD)• Sponsor for trade-related accreditation
Responsibilities – Third Line
• DETS(A)– Interface with national organisations, government, external
agencies and Defence– Assist Capability Directorates in developing WLD plans– Underpinning policy– Direction and guidance
Where to find information
Soldier Literacy & Numeracy Requirements
Requirement Literacy Numeracy
To join the Army Regular – EL 2
TA – EL 3
Regular – EL 2
TA – EL 3
To enter Phase 2 Training
EL 3 EL3
To achieve within 3 years of joining
(less TA)
Level 1 Level 1
What does it include?
• Teacher Training• Dyslexia Advice• Basic Skills• GCSEs and A Levels• Commissioning Guidance• Officer Education Guidance• Accreditation• Resettlement
Headquarters Land Forces - DETS(A)
National LevelsNational Levels
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Levels 4/5/6
Levels 7/8
Entry
National Qualifications
Framework
National Curriculum
5 Year Old
7 Year Old
11 Year Old
GCSE D-G
GCSE A*-C
A Level
Graduate
Post-Grad
Entry 1
Entry 2
Level 2
Entry 3
Level 1
Basic Skills
Entry 1
Entry 2
Level 2
Entry 3
Level 1
FunctionalSkills
Requirement for Promotion
Literacy Numeracy
Eligible to attend JNCO Part 1 CLM
Level 1 Level 1
Eligible to attend SNCO Part 1 CLM
From 1 Apr 12 Level 2
From 1 Apr 12
Level 2
Eligible to attend WO Part 1 CLM
From 1 Apr 12 Level 2
From 1 Apr 12 Level 2
Soldier L&N Requirements for Promotion
What does it include?
• Teacher Training• Dyslexia Advice• Basic Skills• GCSEs and A Levels• Commissioning Guidance• Officer Education Guidance• Accreditation• Resettlement
Headquarters Land Forces - DETS(A)
National LevelsNational Levels
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Levels 4/5/6
Levels 7/8
Entry
National Qualifications
Framework
National Curriculum
5 Year Old
7 Year Old
11 Year Old
GCSE D-G
GCSE A*-C
A Level
Graduate
Post-Grad
Entry 1
Entry 2
Level 2
Entry 3
Level 1
Basic Skills
Entry 1
Entry 2
Level 2
Entry 3
Level 1
FunctionalSkills
Officer Literacy & Numeracy Requirements
• DE Officers. Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy standards. These are met by the current requirement to have a GCSE grade (A*-C) in English & maths
• LE Officers. From 1 Apr 14, all those seeking an LE Commission are required to hold a Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy awards.
Literacy & Numeracy Policy
• Defence Policy JSP 898 Part 4 Chapter • Army Policy DETS(A):
– LF/DETS(A)/ADLS/01/03/15 Dated 15 Feb 12– Available on Defence Intranet (DETS(A) page)– ABN 18/12
Commissioning Process for Soldiers
• 2011 DIN 01-213 & 2012 DIN 07-137
• COs should be notified of potential candidates to interview them.
• Candidate should apply to attend AOSB Briefing (include a signed AF B227, AOSB CV and UDMFA {fit to attend})
• All forms available via Recruiting Group or AOSB on 94381 8420
• Education Entry Standards: 5 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including English and Maths
• Age Requirements: 18 yrs or over when attending AOSB main Board and no older than 28yrs 6mths to ensure attendance at RMAS before 29th birthday.
Accreditation
• Opportunity to gain nationally recognized qualifications related to military training, education and experience
• DETS(A) provides generic schemes– Leadership & Management
• Capability Directorates are sponsors for trade related schemes
• Accreditation GuidesArmyNet –> Education –> ETS –> Accreditation
Chartered Management Institute Accreditation
• CMI Accreditation has carefully been mapped across to the current CLM at all three levels.
• Usually some extra work and personal financial contribution involved, but WORTH IT!
Chartered Management Institute Accreditation – JNCO CLM
• Option 1: Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management with 67 credits £110
• No additional work required – SLC ineligible
• Option 2: Level 3 Diploma in First Line Management with 73 credits £140
• External assignment (unit 3006) required. SLC may be eligible
• Option 3: Level 3 Award in Coaching & Mentoring £90• External assignment (unit 3011) required, SLC may be eligible
Chartered Management Institute Accreditation – SNCO CLM
• Option 1: Level 4 Diploma in Management & Leadership with 61 credits £115
• No additional work required – SLC ineligible
• Option 2: Level 4 Diploma in Management & Leadership with 74 credits £195
• + bonus Level 5 Award in management Coaching & Mentoring
• 2 external assignments (units 4005 and 5014) required – SLC may be eligible
Chartered Management Institute Accreditation – SNCO CLM
• Option 3: Level 5 Award in Management Coaching & Mentoring £100
• External assignment (unit 5014) required – SLC may be eligible
• Option 4: Level 5 Certificate in Management & Leadership with 57 credits £130
• External assignment (unit 5020) required – SLC may be eligible
Chartered Management Institute Accreditation – WO CLM
• Option 1: CMI Level 6 Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF) at 62 credits £140
• Option 2: CMI Level 6 Diploma in Management and Leadership (QCF) at 69 credits £170
• Option 3: CMI Level 5 Award in Management Coaching and Mentoring (QCF) £100
• Option 4: CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership (QCF) at 32 credits £135
Chartered Management Institute Website and Contact Details
• CLM 08 V3 Effective from 01 Sep 2011
• http://www.managers.org.uk/training-development-qualifications/personal-development/qualifications/army
• For all other CLMs and EFPs• For further information please contact CMI on 01536 207496 or
Mike Setterfield, MOD Account Manager 01664 840085 or
mike.setterfield@managers.org.uk.
Instructional Qualifications
• PTLLS: Preparing to Teach in the Life-Long Learning Sector– Level 3 (A-Level)
• CTLLS: Certificate in Teaching in the Life-Long learning Sector– Level 4 (A-Level)
• DTLLS: Diploma in teaching in the Life-Long Learning Sector – Level 5 (Graduate level)
University Short Course Programme
• 2012 DIN 07-118 and ABN 72-12• 2-5 day courses at variety of universities• All Regular Army personnel eligible• Accredited at Master’s level
Higher Defence Studies Programme
• 2012 DIN 07-111 and ABN 61/12• MPhil International Relations – Cambridge
University• Master’s in any Defence related topic – any
University• Army Fellowships • Yale World Fellows Programme
(www.yale.edu/worldfellows)
Residential Study Programmes
• 2012 DIN 07-113 and ABN 71-12• Financial support (£300) towards additional
fees for residential study period as part of Personal Development programme
• E.g. OU Residential summer school
Standard Learning Credits
• JSP 898 Part 4 Chapter 4• Funding for multiple, small-scale learning
activities• £175 per annum (annual allowance)• 20% individual contribution
Enhanced Learning Credits
• JSP 898 Part 4 Ch 3• www.enhancedlearningcredits.com• Supports higher level learning (Level 3 or above)
• Lower tier – £1000 per annum (maximum 3 claims)– 4+ years eligible service
• Upper tier– £2000 per annum (maximum 3 claims)– 8+ years eligible service
• Strict criteria• 20% personal contribution• **NEW REGISTRATION WINDOW** 1 Feb – 1 Oct 2013• ELCAS – 0845 300 5179
Publicly Funded Further Education and Higher Education
• JSP 898 Part 4 Chapter 7• www.enhancedlearningcredits.com• ABN 25/12
• Government support to Service Leavers to provide funding for:• First full Level 3 qualification (A-Level) or – • First higher education qualification (foundation or undergraduate
degree)
• Eligibility– ELC scheme member– Minimum 4 years ELC qualifying service
Any Questions?
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