Secondary-Tertiary Pathways Project

The Engineering e2e Programme New Zealand has a shortage of engineers at all levels The Engineering e2e Programme was set up by the Government in 2014 and managed by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) Engineering e2e’s task is to find ways to attract more students into tertiary study in engineering to help address New Zealand’s critical shortage of engineers. 2016 rates: Level 6 NZDE decrease in graduates to 222, increasing the shortfall to 278 / Level 7 increase in graduates to 308 decreasing shortfall to 92 / Level 8 increase to 1,236 graduates, over target of 136 To provide for our current engineering needs, we need to more than double our numbers of NZ Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) graduates and produce almost a third more Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) graduates. These are our initial and minimum targets – an innovation-led economy will require hundreds more graduates at each level annually.

Secondary-Tertiary Pathways Project Engineering e2e funds a number of initiatives to address the shortfall, including… To find out about our other initiative visit: engineeringe2e.org.nz Secondary-Tertiary Pathways Project Aim to support secondary schools and ITPs to work collaboratively to deliver programmes that will successfully prepare and pathway students into engineering study. To achieve the government goal of 500 extra engineering graduates per annum. Engineering e2e fund a number of initiatives including the Secondary-Tertiary Pathways Project.

These projects will deliver: • Students entering into tertiary engineering study ready for the challenge. • Increased enrolments in level 6-7 engineering qualifications. • Increased numbers of under-represented groups enrolling in engineering including women, Māori, and Pasifika. • The establishment of clearly articulated pathways between secondary school and tertiary engineering study. • Increased awareness of the range of engineering study and careers in the community.

6 Projects are underway The project aims to provide a programme of study that offers secondary students a flavour of engineering to generate interest in engineering and engineering career pathways.  Wintec: At Wintec we are running three models as part of our engineering secondary/tertiary partnerships – which I will cover in this presentation: An integrated engineering programme for Year 13 students 2. Design Thinking industry student challenge – professional education for teachers from two schools and an industry challenge for students 3. Year 10 & Year 11 Engineering Tasters – one day electrical and mechanical (3D CAD Printing) 2018 Pilot (An in-school programme offering students the opportunity to achieve Standards that are pre-requisites to further tertiary engineering study – fundamental core papers) NorthTec: This project engages Year 10-13 students via introductory engineering tasters. This leads to a part-time programme in 2018 for Year 13 students, where they can gain an early start in a two-year New Zealand Diploma in Engineering [NZDE] in Civil or Electrical. Working with schools and communities both locally and in remote regions of Northland, students have the opportunity to apply for cadetships with engineering firms.   Unitec: Unitec Institute of Technology is partnering with six West Auckland secondary schools and a number of engineering firms to create a vocational pathway into engineering qualifications. The programme will use engineering problems as a way of contextualising maths and physics, with courses to be co-created and co-delivered by secondary school teachers and Unitec staff. Students will then gain entry into the NZDE and/or the Bachelor of EngineeringTechnology. The programme also includes professional development for school maths and physics teachers– key influencers in the choices. WITT: WITT’s Taranaki initiative gives Year 13 students the opportunity to study NZDE engineering papers for half a day a week within school time. The initial paper will be pitched as a taster, examining core ideas behind both electrical and mechanical engineering and will engage with WITT’s strong local community of engineering companies as it evolves. It is intended that the hands-on nature of the engineering programme will excite and engage students, and be particularly attractive to female, Maori and Pasifika students. Ara: This year, staff from the Department of Engineering and Architectural Studies at Ara is teaching electrotechnology to Year 12 and 13 students at two local high schools. The programme uses hands-on electronic activities combined with relevant theory to engage students with the course material. Support from the Canterbury Development Corporation and local industry has seen visits to local industry so that students can see some of their future career possibilities. Otago Polytechnic: Otago Polytechnic’s project involves working closely with Otago secondary schools and the University of Otago to build applied, projectbased science and maths learning into the school curriculum. This is achieved by developing modules that can be taught as part of NCEA maths and science studies. Research will be undertaken to identify the topics that get students interested in engineering, and the modules will be focused on these areas. The resources developed will be made available to any schools or institutions nationwide.

Integrated Engineering Programme – Secondary-Tertiary Partnership To highlight pathways into engineering and encourage transition into the NZDE (New Zealand Diploma in Engineering) Level 6 or BEngTech (Bachelor of Engineering Technology) Level 7 Provide a programme of study for secondary students with engineering contexts for Maths and Physics Create new and relevant opportunities and build strong coherent partnerships between schools, Wintec & local industry

Pilot started in 2016 with 15 year 13 students: Connect the disconnected / Retention – Achievement – Transition Level 3, 3+2 model – school (3 days per week / 15 hrs) and Wintec (2 days per week / 12 hrs) In-school programme of study timetabled independently to the normal school timetable Connect and highlight the relevance of STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) to industry and the real-world-of-work Designed as first year of tertiary study not the final year of school During this presentation the focus will be on the model designed and delivered with Fairfield College last year The model was reviewed with minor alterations made for 2017 delivery Fairfield College – Fraser High School -

Scaffold & link between Level 3 Trades Academy programmes – 2016 Mechanical Engineering & Construction 2017 Mechanical, Electrical & Civil Engineering 2018 Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Project based learning – all terrain robotics; scrap art Standards on offer contribute to NCEA Level 3 achievement Teaching and learning supported by site visits to local industry Programme collaboration - secondary teachers and tertiary tutors working together Civil engineering removed from programme in 2018: Difficulty with linking standards at the level of study

Potential for students to attain apprenticeships Evaluation: 2016 – of the 15 students enrolled, 9 achieved NCEA Level 3; another 4 achieved between 65-75 L2 & L3 credits; 2 did not complete 9 of these students transitioned into the NZDE this year – monitored and offered additional support provided Potential for students to attain apprenticeships Regular feedback sessions held with teachers, tutors & students Review of programme and projects Fraser High School model - comparison Fraser High School model – difference and comparisons (to highlight strengths of Fairfield model of delivery)

Benefits to students: Raising awareness and growing understanding of the range of engineering contexts and diversity of applications in industry Engineering pathways become more obvious and attainable Through experience students have a clearer goal or direction for future pathways into higher education and/or industry training Provides authentic connections to local industry and meaningful links to employment opportunities Develops work-readiness and employability skills Opens the door for young people who may not have believed tertiary education was an option

Future Pathway Initiatives

New pathway engagement initiatives for programme expansion and increased school participation: • 2018 pilot programme - Engineering Fundamentals One day model Half day theory – introduction to the NZDE fundamental core paper at Level 4 Half day practical – workshop project / industry visits

Design Thinking workshops – students solving an industry issue:

Other Engineering pathway initiatives: - Girls in Engineering Programme Eighteen Year 12 students one day per week Level 2 – same mini bike project as the boys Work-place experience with Longveld Transition to Level 3 Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Level 3 Integrated Engineering Pathway progression into the NZDE, BEngTech, Apprenticeships The group is halved and each group completes a 3 day work experience Mon – Tues – Wed Wed – Thurs – Fri Both groups there on a Wednesday Students undergo drug and alcohol testing the week prior to their work placement

Wintec Integrated Engineering video clip – 3 mins

Jenny Baber Business Development – STEM Jenny.Baber@wintec.ac.nz