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100% Full – BACH Development Day 13 Nov 2019
The BACH Development Day – CPD has proved popular. Looking at the programme below, we are sure you can see why ‘The Best Informed Construction Heads’ join BACh and attend this event.
FE Construction Training
An in-depth experts’ view of the 2020 challenges
Wednesday 13 November 2019
Leeds College of Building, South Bank Campus
Off Cudbear St, Crown Point Rd, Leeds LS10 1EF
| 09.30 to 09.40 | Conference Welcome from our President Graham Hasting-Evans |
| 09.40 to 10.00 | Sector Overview Panel chaired by Graham Hasting-Evans and Bob Howlett |
| 10.00 to 10.45 | Update on T Levels and Apprenticeship Standards Pamela Rahman, Associate Director – TE Implementation & Delivery at Institute for Apprenticeships and Tech Education |
| 10.45 to 11.15 | Construction EPA and Apprenticeships
Tom Burton NOCN Director of Apprenticeships |
| 11.15 to 11.30 | Tea/Coffee Sponsored by Dovetail and Slate |
| 11.30 to 11.50 | Panel Apprenticeships and T Levels chaired by Graham Hasting-Evans |
| 11.50 to 12.10 | Our experiences with the latest Ofsted inspections
Dave Wilkins |
| 12.10 to 12.30 | Table discussion on Inspections |
| 12.30 to 12.50 | BACH Wales experience presented by Graham Hasting-Evans |
| 12.50 to 13.20 | Lunch and networking Sponsored by Dovetail and Slate |
| 13.20 to 13.40 | Campaign for gender balance in STEM
Helen Wollaston WISE Chief Executive
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| 13.40 to 14.10 | The new Wood Product Manufacturing Apprenticeship
Tony Batchelor British Woodworking Federation |
| 14.10 to 14.30 | Benefits of off-site manufacturing and their work with CITB Ian Buckingham, Construction Skills Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre |
| 14.30 to 15.00 | Table Discussion – How FE should prepare for the future with off-site manufacturing and advances in construction methods |
| 15.00 to 15.20 | BACH’s Strategic Plan Dave Wilkins |
| 15.20 to 15.30 | Ideas for National Annual Conference Lee Mills |
| 15.30 to 15.40 | Closing remarks and reflections Dave Wilkins. |
| 15:40 | Depart |
Lunch and Refreshment Sponsor Dovetail & Slate
There will be an optional short tour of Leeds new digital campus before and after the Programme
Leeds College of Building, South Bank Campus is a modern 4 storey purpose-built facility. It is set in one of Europe’s largest city centre redevelopments and it is within an ‘Education Hub’
2019 06 19 NEC Action points and notes
Please find the Action Points of the NEC meeting held on 19 June 2019. These are confidential and should not be shared outside the current BACH Membership. You can easily see who are members as all members are listed in Membership Directory on the website https://bach.ac.uk/members/ This page of the website is up to date as it is changed as we invoice a member.
Good News Story from the BACH South West Region
Students from Weston College were treated to a behind the scenes visit to the BBC TV programme DIY SOS. 20 students from a variety of construction courses were able to visit a live location site and watch the DIY SOS team of volunteers undertake the restoration of a family home. The students had the chance to meet the DIY SOS crew who spoke so positively about the construction industry and the opportunities it creates.
Students were surprised to hear that the DIY SOS crew still work in the construction Industry when not on set, Mark Millar, who presents, and is the build manager, runs his own construction business in Bristol when not filming.
Students also had a Q&A slot with TV presenter Nick Knowles who proved to be a great advocate for the construction industry, the characters that work within the industry and the impact it has on all of our lives. Nick also challenged colleges to get involved with their own voluntary work within their communities as a regular part of study programmes, highlighting the value to recipients but also to the students who would get a chance to really make a difference.
Students left the visit buoyed with enthusiasm for construction and all pledged to get involved with a voluntary project in 2019-20
Consultant supporting FE Colleges to reach outstanding performance
BACH 2019 Annual Conference Programme
March 17 to 19, 2019 Central Derby
Please share this exciting and comprehensive programme with anyone who wishes to Join the Best Informed Construction Heads.
BACH National Annual Conference Date and Venue announced
Hold Sunday 17 March to Tuesday 19 March for the BACH National Conference. The venue is The Midland Hotel in the centre of Derby. It is next door to the Station. For those driving it is close to the M1 and has parking on site.
We are holding the member’s rate once again at £450 for the complete package.
Book the time out of the college today and make sure your manager and colleagues know you are Joining the Best informed Construction Heads
We will be sending out the presenters details as they are confirmed.
Following from our very successful National Development Day in November the programme will focus on Inspections and the challenges that Heads across England and Wales are facing. This year more time will be given to members to question the panels of expert presenters.
We welcome input with recommendations of presenters and/or subject we could cover.
Please forward this email on to potential members and others who manage Construction Training in Colleges, Universities and the private sector.
More Construction Frameworks to close. Know your dates.
| Stuart Crabb, Curriculum Performance Manager – Construction, Doncaster College and University Centre has asked BACH to Pass on this extra information to Members with the comment below.
Not sure if it’s common knowledge yet about the other frameworks closing for registrations in the middle of next year. Please pass out the attached to the BACH members. Please find below an update from CITB on the last day for registrations onto SASE Apprenticeship Frameworks at Intermediate (Level 2) and Advanced (Level 3):
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Framework withdrawal for Carpentry and Joinery.
Neil Hartis CITB’s Standards and Qualifications Policy Manager supplies BACH with update information on the Framework withdrawal for Carpentry and Joinery.
The new Standard for Carpentry and Joinery at Level 2 (£12,000 funding band) is available from September 2018; this covers Site Carpentry and Architectural Joinery.
The Framework pathway for Site Carpentry and Bench Joinery at Intermediate Level 2) will close for registrations on 31 December 2018.
The new Standard for Advanced Carpentry and Joinery at Level 3 (£9,000 funding band) is available from September 2018; this covers Site Carpentry and Architectural Joinery.
The Framework pathway for Site Carpentry and Bench Joinery Advanced Level 3) will close for registrations on 31 December 2018.
Institute for Apprenticeships addresses BACHs concerns in person at their National event.
Robert Nitsch Chief Operating Officer at Institute for Apprenticeships gave an overview of the Institute’s work. This was followed by an in-depth question, answer and discussion. Rob took some points on board and agree to investigate. BACH will invite him back to share the progress the Institute under his leadership is making to solve some of the challenges BACH members are facing.
His presentation is available here Rob Nitsch web PRESENTATION – BACH 21 Nov 18
Chris Bealey digs down into what inspectors are looking for at the BACH National Development Day 2018
Ofsted inspections are rarely straightforward and proving your team is assisting its students sometimes feels impossible. Chris spent the afternoon at the BACH National Development Day 21 Nov 2918 helping the Best Informed Construction Heads question many parts of their inspection planning. We have included a link to his presentation, but we are sure those who attended will confirm being there added so much more than a presentation can do. inspectionsChris Bealey at BACH
Neil Hartis CITB presents at BACH’s Development Day 21 Nov 18.
At the National College High Speed Rail in Birmingham Neil Hartis CITB presented an update on Apprentice Standards. Click his PowerPoint presentation link Neil Hartis BACH Conference Nov 18
Join the Best Informed Construction Heads. More info ia*********@ba**.uk
BACH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY CPD 21 Nov 2018
Join the best informed Construction Heads at the
BACH NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY CPD
FE Construction Training An in-depth experts’ view of the 2019 challenges. Including Apprenticeships, T Levels & OFSTED Inspections
Programme subject to change as we confirm the final timings for presenters
Wednesday 21 November 2018
National College for High Speed Rail
2 Lister Street, Birmingham, B7 4AG
Day Package Price £100 for members
£165 for non-members include 1 months membership of BACH
Free place for each college* Second member £50*
First come first booked we are holding 80 places
*Only valid where the college membership is valid and paid. Must be booked before 13 November, not valid without a confirmed booking.
FE Construction Training
An in-depth experts’ view of the 2019 challenges
Including Apprenticeships, T Levels & OFSTED Inspections
AGM
08.45 to 09.45 Members only
WEDNESDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2018
Development Day – programme subject to change
09.50 to 09.55 Conference Welcome from our new President Graham Hastings-Evans
09.55 to 10.05 Sector Overview including England and Wales Policies, Chair
10.05 to 10.30 Sector update on Apprenticeship Standards, Neil Hartis at CITB
10.30 to 11.00 T-Levels and Reformed Apprenticeships overview, Robert Nitsch Chief Operating Officer at Institute for Apprenticeships
11.00 to 11.15 Tea and Coffee
11.15 to 11.45 T-Levels Wave 1 Construction, DfE
11.45 to 12.15 Workshop
12.15 to 12.30 Feedback of main issues
12:30 to 13.00 Panel Discussion on main issues
13.00 to 13.50 Lunch and networking
13.50 to 14.05 Membership matters, David Wilkins
14.05 to 15.20 Inspections, Chris Bealey
Ofsted and Estyn Policy Overview
Best Practice
Workshop
Panel Discussion
15.20 to 15.30 Closing remarks and reflections by Bob Howlett and Dave Wilkins.
15:40 Depart
Optional Overnight accommodation
Rooms are single occupancy and include breakfast.
£129 but SAVE £20 by booking before 22 Oct*
Premier Inn Birmingham Central (East)
Richard Street, Aston, Waterlinks, Birmingham, B7 4AA
Google maps show the hotel 5 minutes walk or a 2 minutes drive from our venue. Parking is chargeable at the hotel at (today’s prices) £4 for 24 hours, so please consider walking to the venue. We do not have parking at the venue.
* Book accommodation before 22 October for our best rate of £109, bookings on or after 22 October will be charged at £129. Bookings made after 5 November or after our allocation has been sold are dependent on the hotel’s rate at the time.
Cancellation terms
Development Day terms:
Up to 28 days before arrival no charge will be made.
Between 14 and 27 days before arrival, 50% of the appropriate price will be charged.
Within 14 days or the event, full fees will be charged.
Hotel accommodation terms:
Non-refundable at any time. This is due to the commitment BACH has made to the hotel.
Please, will those members who book a free place let us know if they are unable to attend, as BACH has to pay in full for all confirmed bookings as at 13 November. Please give us as much notice as possible so we have a reasonable opportunity to re-allocate your place.
All bookings must be made on our online booking system
If you any queries, difficulties or suggestions please email bu*************@ba**.uk or 07539 143184
You do not pay when booking, we will invoice the college
The invoice can be paid by BACS or you can pay by card using the ‘Pay online’ link on the invoice. The link is secure and run by Worldpay so BACH does not hold or see your card details.
Ian Billyard a BACH Past President Retires
Ian Billyard has decided to retire from the role of Principal at Leeds College of Building in Dec. As a Past President of BACH and a Member of BACH’s NEC and Finance & Membership Committee, we all wish him success in whatever he decided to do.
Read more
https://www.lcb.ac.uk/news-and-resources/college-principal-announces-retirement/
BACH NEC Wednesday 20 June 2018
This is a reminder to all BACH NEC Wednesday 20 June 2018, South and Central College, Birmingham
We have accommodation held for Tuesday night, which will be bookable on the bach.ac.uk shortly. It really assist us if everyone could book online, that way we can run hotel booking lists with one click. If not, we are exporting them to Excel and adding those booking made by email.
Rooms are available at the Hampton by Hilton in the centre of Birmingham. See Hampton by Hilton, Birmingham website
The meeting kis kindly hosted by our Chair Bob Howlett at South & City College Birmingham See Bordesley Green Campus
1 member free – BACH Autumn Development Day 2018
Wednesday 21 November 2018 is the BACH Autumn Development Day CPD in the West Midlands.
NEC has decided that for every fully paid up member organisation they will issue 1 free place and another at a discounted rate. These places are to be used by Named members.
HOLD THE DATE – you would not want to miss this event.
The event will cover the main subjects that create challenges for members. This is your opportunity to suggest presenters and subjects. Please, email them to bu*************@ba**.uk.
In contrast to the Spring Conference, many of the presenters will be BACH members, sharing their practical experience of meeting the challenges facing everyone heading up a Team of Lecturers teaching Construction today. Never has the need been greater for quality trained UK construction workers. The Government has a raft of policies aimed at tackling the shortages today and the expected increase in the requirement of UK construction workers after Brexit. With major construction projects at a level never seen in the UK, BACH Members are 1 of the keys to successful completion of these. The mix of new build includes Hickley Power Station, Aykon London One, Angel Meadows Manchester and Chelsea Football Stadium to name but a few. The refurbishment of Shopping Centres, Railway Stations to the really massive modernisation of The Big Ben and Palace of Westminster and Buckingham Place. Road and rail projects include HS2 and the building of the £1.5B A14/A1 road improvement. For more information see 10 Construction Projects to watch.
However, the above are not the only challenges to those recruiting construction workers in the UK. The house building programme is failing to meet the demand year after year, and many construction workers will start their career in this sector after completing a successful apprenticeship, most taught in Colleges that are BACH members.
If you Head up a Team of people teaching construction, then put Wed 21 Nov 2018 on your calendar now. Need more information or to join ia***@ba**.uk
Tony Ellender overview of Trailblazers as of March 2018
Tony Ellender from Balfour Beatty gave BACH members an overview of Trailblazers and his strongly felt view of the way they were being implemented/
Construction Work Placement 2018 update in detail
With changes happening to work placements and work experience, Bach’s members require quick access the details. Following presentations and discussions on these subjects at the recent March 2108, BACH National Annual Conference the attached document assist members remaining a group of the Best Informed Construction Heads in England and Wales.
National College for High Speed Rail invites the Best Informed Construction Heads to visit.
In these exciting times for those involved with the Construction of HS2 and then HS3 the opening of the National College for High Speed Rail with its Construction Centre, BACH members who pride themselves on being the Best Informed Construction Heads in England and Wales, welcomed the opportunity to visit the college.
Technical Education Work Placements, an important briefing
Technical Education Work Placements, an important briefing by the Institute for Employment Studies presented at the BACH National Annual Conference
BACH’s 2018/19 new strategic plan – A vision for the future – Dave Wilkins Vice Chair
As BACH is run by its members for its members and in this spirit delegates at the 2018 Conference had an opportunity to shape the 2019 BACH National Annual Conference Programme
Look at this presentation, email Dave Wilkins with your suggestion and how you can actively assist BACH in reaching its 2019 vision.