Technical Expert Groups (TEGs) are short-life working groups. They develop apprenticeships through the expertise of the people involved. We welcome employers and people from a range of other backgrounds to take part.
A TEG is made up of 10 to 15 people from:
The group includes people who have experience as senior managers.
We welcome you to get involved if you're from a specific sector or occupation and you:
The groups are employer-led, which ensures the apprenticeship meets employers' needs.
Maria Bell is Managing Director of software development firm Mesomorphic in Shetland. Here she shares the benefits of being in the Technical Expert Group for Digital Technology SCQF level 8. She talks about how the new model of development will support her business and sector.
As part of a TEG, you help to refine and shape the apprenticeship. This involves an induction then at least 4 half-day meetings over a 6-month period. These meetings are currently held online. We'll also ask you to review draft documents between meetings.
The group refines and validates the outputs from an employee workshop to create an apprenticeship. You'll identify the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to do the job. You'll also develop guidance on how to deliver the apprenticeship.
The process usually takes around 6 to 8 months. During this time, the apprenticeship is developed, discussed, checked and agreed. It's then issued to the Apprenticeship Approval Group to be approved and finalised.
Members should represent the industry and include small and large organisations. It's important that each group member:
Employee workshops are a great way to get involved. You could be an employee, have completed an apprenticeship or have useful experience.
Find out about employee workshopsAnyone who's interested in shaping apprenticeships can get involved. We welcome hearing from apprentices, employers, trade unions and professional bodies.
About wider consultation
Apprenticeships are developed by employers, employees and other stakeholders with expert knowledge.