© Banff and Buchan College 2009 By Steven Wilson – Curriculum Leader Diane Duncan – Employed Student Co-ordinator
Workshop Content Banff & Buchan College Overview Modern Apprenticeship Structure Schools/College/Employer Links Future Challenges Workshop activity – exploring links & partnerships © Banff and Buchan College 2009
Background Rural College Growth Increased no. of clients Increased Commercial Activity No net Wsums increase
Student Numbers © Banff and Buchan College 2009
Group Awards © Banff and Buchan College 2009
Wsums for Mechanical Engineering © Banff and Buchan College 2009
Mechanical Engineering Staff © Banff and Buchan College 2009
Reasons for Growth Oil Price © Banff and Buchan College 2009
Other Drivers Scottish Government announced additional 7800 apprentices Local Industry needs 3-18 Curriculum for Excellence review © Banff and Buchan College 2009
MA – Craft Route © Banff and Buchan College 2009
MA – Technician Route © Banff and Buchan College 2009
Schools Skills for work programme – Engineering Access 3, Int.1&2 and Energy Int.2 Next Step Initiative Competitions Higher + Industrial Visits Oil & Gas Event/Guest Speakers Access to College course information © Banff and Buchan College 2009
Student Support Employed Student Co-Ordinator Maths Workshop Learning Support Flexible Learning Centre Course Tutor Recovery Plan Service © Banff and Buchan College 2009
Employer Service Level Agreement One point of contact Access to concern & discipline Weekly attendance & lateness report Bi-annual results reporting Training Provider service incl. 13 week review Access to Recovery Planning Monthly meetings © Banff and Buchan College 2009
UK Total Onsite Manpower by Sector Source:ECITB © Banff and Buchan College 2009
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Workshop Activity To create an Action Plan which identifies possible links & partnerships with external organisations that aid the delivery of National Certificates/MA’s © Banff and Buchan College 2009 Aim:
Your External Connections schools links & partnerships within your area local employment opportunities current client list & relationships © Banff and Buchan College 2009 Consider the detail of: How involved is your Engineering department? Are you a leader or a follower?
Your Internal Connections Resources –Teaching & Support Staff –Time –Budget Intranet/internal database Data protection act © Banff and Buchan College 2009 Consider the following:
Action Plan Formulate an action plan using your previous lists to help increase links & partnerships to the benefit of your organisation © Banff and Buchan College 2009