Degree-level apprenticeship (DLA) systems gap analysis
The project conducted a systems gap analysis to understand what changes may be required to enable degree-level apprenticeships as a delivery mechanism for VET.
The issue
There are very few degree level apprenticeships in New Zealand compared with how other countries utilise the delivery solution. The benefits of such a mechanism have been researched and clearly articulated overseas. However, they have not been fully leveraged within the New Zealand tertiary education space.
Intended outcomes
Desktop research of the model overseas and the systems gap analysis of what is holding this problem in place.
Systems recommendations to enable the easy set-up, funding, and delivery of degree-level apprenticeships for a better range of delivery solutions.
The steps
- Step 1: Desktop analysis of current situation; future state; gap description
- Step 2: Disseminate recommendations to key agencies who can influence their implementation
Collaborator: Peter Scanlan
Peter has been working in tertiary education since 1992. He has worked in the ITP sector, ITO sector, private training establishments and TEC in addition to a 4-year stint in the Middle East in vocational education and is now at the Post Primary Teachers’ Association. He has also worked as an education consultant including writing papers for Ako Aotearoa and TEC on pathways to engineering education (E2E) and success factors for Pasifika students in vocational education. Peter was chair of the SPELD NZ Board and has an interest in neurodiverse student success. He brings to this project a wealth of knowledge in vocational education and training. He is a keen mountain biker, part time DJ and amateur photographer.
Project Status: Complete
Contract Research Organisation: ConCOVE
Project outputs
Degree-Level Apprenticeship: Executive Summary
A systems gap analysis to understand the changes may be required to enable DLA in NZ
Degree-Level Apprenticeship: Full Report
A systems gap analysis for transformative change in NZ's vocational education and training sector pipeline
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