Andy Hillerby’s Proven Framework for High‑Performance Apprenticeship Provision
A strategic, evidence‑driven system used by colleges, universities and independent training providers to strengthen quality, accelerate progress and deliver sustainable achievement outcomes.
The Six Cornerstones turn deep diagnostic insight into decisive leadership action - and action into measurable, lasting impact.
Purposeful learning. Clear progression. Measurable development.
Learning journeys are designed with precision - aligned to each apprentice’s role, starting point and future capability needs. Every sequence builds substantial new knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) in a logical, intentional way.
Why it matters:
Quality improves, learning becomes purposeful and apprentices make clear, confident progress from day one.
Training that lives in the workplace — not just the classroom.
Line managers and mentors are engaged from the outset, shaping when, where and how off‑the‑job (OTJ) learning is applied in real work settings.
Why it matters:
Progress accelerates, learning becomes relevant and employers see immediate value.
Compliance strengthened. Funding protected. Learning maximised.
Leaders maintain disciplined oversight of planned and actual OTJ hours. Every hour is recorded accurately and workplace entries clearly demonstrate how new learning is being applied.
Why it matters:
Quality and compliance strengthen simultaneously - and OTJ becomes a driver of achievement, not an administrative burden.
Momentum protected. Slippage addressed early. Progress accelerated.
Monthly assurance checks track progress against planned KSB development and qualification milestones. When apprentices fall behind, targeted support is deployed quickly and effectively.
Why it matters:
Progress remains visible, timely and measurable - and achievement outcomes improve.
Forward‑looking. Evidence‑based. Action‑driven.
Structured reviews every 8–12 weeks bring apprentices, employers and providers together for purposeful, future‑focused conversations.
Why it matters:
Reviews become a catalyst for improvement - not a tick‑box task. Accountability strengthens and progress accelerates.
Confidence built early. Performance strengthened consistently.
Mocks and practice opportunities are integrated throughout the programme - not bolted on at the end.
Why it matters:
Achievement outcomes rise as apprentices approach assessment with confidence, clarity and competence.