15 December 2005
Centre of Vocational Excellence
In
Manufacturing
South Yorkshire
Tony Oakley CoVE Manager
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The CoVE Manufacturing is an LSC funded
collaborative initiative.
Members comprise
• Rotherham College
• Barnsley College
• Doncaster College
• Strategic Training Partnership
Associate Member
• Sheffield College
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Main Themes
To increase the number of level 3 vocational qualifications across the sector.
Employer engagement.
Promote the sector.
Provide flexible, relevant training.
Share best practice
CoVE Objectives
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Young People
Address the issues which discourage young people from following a career in our industry.
Highlight the many diverse careers we can offer.
Promote our industry proactively in schools through better communication allowing young people the chance to make a more informed choice of career paths.
Establish viable progression pathways.
CoVE Objectives
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CoVE Objectives
Employers
Show a willingness to listen and understand employer
wants & needs.
Deliver a high-level of responsiveness and service.
Offer a can-do attitude.
Provide the customer with quality training with flexibility
in delivery.
Give the required information/guidance, which is simple
and straight to the point (No jargon).
Break down the barriers to complicated funding models.
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Providers
We need to change the way we offer and deliver training.
We need to become more innovative and responsive to employers needs.
We need to offer the flexibility to deliver quality
training where and when it’s needed.
Drive the change process from the inside out.
CoVE Objectives
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The Cove provides education and training in engineering and manufacturing via the provider network over a range of areas including;
Pre 16 year old
• GCSE Engineering
• Young Apprenticeship Scheme
• Vocational Taster Courses
• Employer Links
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Pre 16 year old
GCSE Engineering
• Double Award• Two year duration• Team taught• Rigorous selection• Extended curriculum options
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Pre 16 year old
Young Apprenticeships
Two-year programme for Y10/11.
Vocational qualification
Work towards a Technical certificate
Key Skills
Work Placements
Progression onto apprenticeship scheme, full- time education or employment
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Pre 16 year old
Vocational Taster Courses
Units towards PEO/NVQ level 1 and 2
Multi-discipline short tasters
Summer schools
School visits/out of hours tasters
Involve Employers more in the promotion of our sector to young people and help provide better, more structured pathways into our industry.
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The Cove provides education and training in engineering and manufacturing via the provider network over a range of areas including;
Post 16 year old
• Apprenticeship Schemes
• Engineering Scholarship
• Vocational Courses full and part time attendance
• Employer Links
• Learning Pods
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Post 16 year old
Apprenticeships
16 to 25 year old
Semi-skilled status
GCSE grades D to G or better in Maths, Science and English
Key Skills (Communication & I.T.)
One year duration
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Post 16 year old
Advanced Apprenticeships
16 to 25+ year old
Skilled status
GCSE grades C or better in Maths, Science and English
NVQ Level 2 and 3
Technical Certificate
Key Skills (5)
3 year duration
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Post 16 year old
Engineering Scholarship
Bursary
Attractive to employers
Chance of employment
Progression onto Advanced Apprenticeship
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Post 16 year old
Vocational Courses
• Full-time and part-time provision
• Free to under 18’s and unemployed
• Nationally recognised qualifications
• Work placements on full-time programmes
• Additional extended curriculum on full-time
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Post 16 year old
Learning Pods
• Hi tech. Equipment on employer premises
• Full demonstration, hands on facilities
• Fully equipped teaching facilities
• Integrates with curriculum
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Partner Provision
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EQUIPMENT PURCHASED THROUGH CoVE.
CNC Machinery.
Power Guillotine.
Hydraulic & Pneumatic
Rapid Prototyping Machine.
Industrial PLC Control
Condition monitoring
Portable Whiteboards
Fabrication & Welding equipment
Refurbishment programme
Partner Provision
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FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
Student Scholarships.
Improve links with Employers.
Apprenticeships and NVQ’s.
Higher Education Qualifications.
On line testing.
Focus on up-skilling/re-skilling.
More industry compatible equipment.
Partner Provision
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FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
E-learning & on-line learning.
Joint bids for projects
Collaboration with other organisations (Manufacturing alliance groups, LEA’s,)
Use the CoVE as a marketing tool.
Widen participation within the sector
Partner Provision
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Useful contacts
CoVE Manufacturing
Tony Oakley CoVE Manager
Email; [email protected]
Tel. 01709 722758
Engineering Scholarship
John Edwards Project Coordinator
Email; [email protected]
Tel. 01302 553757
Young Apprenticeships
Mike Garnock-Jones
Email; [email protected]
Tel. 01709 374209
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Useful contacts
Barnsley College
Brian Crossland, Engineering Curriculum Leader
Email; [email protected]
Tel. 01226 216167
Doncaster College
Rory Cunningham Head of Technology
Email; [email protected]
Tel. 01302 553757
Rotherham College
Colin Phelps, Head of Technology
Email; [email protected]
Tel. 01709 362111
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Useful contacts
Strategic Training Partnership (Rotherham)
Mick Cattell, Director Rotherham
Email; [email protected]
Tel. 01226 216167
Strategic Training Partnership (Doncaster)
Steve Turner Director Doncaster
Email; [email protected]
Tel. 01302 812885
Connexions Partnership (Careers Advice)
Email; [email protected]
Tel. 0800 169 9338 Barnsley, Rotherham & Doncaster
0800 652 9900 Sheffield