3. The essence of the framework The framework enables the formation of named awards using work-related credit from different sources to be combined in ways that meet the needs of employers. The framework balances responsiveness with rigour, as well as flexibility with functionality. 3
19. “Leadership and organisational change” Example of a shell module with: Significant core content. Some personalisation. Some contextualisation. “Action research” Example of a shell module with: Some core content High degrees of personalisation. Significant contextualisation. 9
20. Wrappers A wrapper module places processes for higher level learning around existing work-based provision that is often focused on vocational competence The aim is to extend and enrich the learning that is derived from the work-based practice and make the learner more aware of the processes involved in acquisition of knowledge and skills A wrapper allows the learner to grow further learning from an existing situation. 10
22. Wrappers contd 12 Work well in partnerships with Training Providers offering vocational qualifications e.g. NVQ’s and with Professional Bodies offering recognised Industry Qualifications e.g. British Horse Society Allow industrial experts to underpin operational and vocational skills.
23. Wrapper modulesteaching and assessment Divisions of roles and responsibilities can be established in line with expertise The industry partner is best placed to teach and assess the technical content (core) whilst the HEI focuses on the higher level learning (extended and meta levels) that “wrap” around the content 13
24. Wrapper modules -Quality Assurance The partner is best placed to utilise mechanisms respected by industry (e.g. Lead Body Internal and External Verifiers) The HEI quality assures the higher level learning in the extended and meta-learning layers The HEI has greater confidence in overall quality of the provision and is able to devolve greater responsibility to the partner 14
25. Exemplar programme using wrapper modules Certificate of Higher Education for the rural care home sector. Wraps round an NVQ 4 for managers in the care home sector Extends vocational learning to meet requirements of the HE award Embraces modules such as ‘Introduction to professional skills development’ & ‘Advancing practice’ Involves learning activities such as: Consideration of related literature Analysis of learning strategies Consideration of current issues in practice. 15
26. Parameters Work-based nature of credit. Firm footing in rural sector. Existing Harper Adams credit conventions respected. 16
27. Conventions Award - Professional Studies Suffix relating to context and or content where an additional learning outcome is defined. 17