1. Space Engineering and Higher Apprenticeships Tuesday 16 th October 2012

2. Space Engineering – National Space Academy and Loughborough College Overview Higher Apprenticeship framework development

3. Pioneering Course Space Engineering Post-16 Course A-level in Mathematics – led by Loughborough College A-level in Physics – led by National Space Centre BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering – led by Loughborough College 12 students started September 2012

4. Why is this course different? Relevant work experience in space industry Regular masterclasses from space scientists and engineers One day a week at the National Space Centre

5. Progression Routes Higher Education The following are a selection of UK Universities who will accept these qualifications for entry onto physics/mathematics/engineering courses University of Oxford University of Cambridge Cambridge Engineering – direct correspondence with Dr Geoff Parks (Dean of Admissions) Imperial College London Aerospace engineering – direct correspondence with Dr Matthew Santer (Admissions tutor) University of Leicester University of Nottingham University of Warwick Warwick Physics – direct correspondence with Dr Tony Arber (Admissions tutor for physics) Employment Opportunities to start work immediately after finishing the course are also available

6. Higher Apprenticeship Government announcement £25m funding Over 4,000 placements Variety of sectors: airline pilots, lawyers, accountants Space Engineering National Space Academy and Loughborough College Create curriculum framework

7. Current Status In consultation with industry Applied skills and employability skills Must be useful for industry Foundation degree Creating employment

8. What’s next September 2013! ~ 55 students Good A-level qualifications 19-24 year olds Location To be confirmed – ISIC Framework Harwell, Leicester and Surrey

9. Dr Sarah Hill National Space Academy Manager sarahh@spacecentre.co.uk

10. What We Do Use space as a context for teaching STEM subjects and geography Support students and their teachers (14-19 range) Promote opportunities in the UK space industry

11. Structure Core team Lead Educators – seconded teachers Project Scientists from academia and industry

12. What We Deliver Student Masterclasses Teacher CPD sessions Careers Events Space Engineering Post-16 Course – Loughborough College

13. What we do? Surface of Mars

14. What we do? Take a syringe Take a marshmallow (DO NOT EAT!) Wait for instructions……………

16. Contacts www.nationalspaceacademy.org Sarah Hill sarahh@spacecentre.co.uk 0116 258 2125 Lisa Colford lisac@spacecentre.co.uk 0116 258 2147 Take some business cards