1. © Banff and Buchan College 2009 By Steven Wilson – Curriculum Leader Diane Duncan – Employed Student Co-ordinator

2. 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

3. Background Rural College Growth Increased no. of clients Increased Commercial Activity No net Wsums increase

4. Student Numbers © Banff and Buchan College 2009

5. Group Awards © Banff and Buchan College 2009

6. Wsums for Mechanical Engineering © Banff and Buchan College 2009

7. Mechanical Engineering Staff © Banff and Buchan College 2009

8. Reasons for Growth Oil Price © Banff and Buchan College 2009

9. Other Drivers Scottish Government announced additional 7800 apprentices Local Industry needs 3-18 Curriculum for Excellence review © Banff and Buchan College 2009

10. MA – Craft Route © Banff and Buchan College 2009

11. MA – Technician Route © Banff and Buchan College 2009

12. 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

13. Student Support Employed Student Co-Ordinator Maths Workshop Learning Support Flexible Learning Centre Course Tutor Recovery Plan Service © Banff and Buchan College 2009

14. 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

15. UK Total Onsite Manpower by Sector Source:ECITB © Banff and Buchan College 2009

16. Henderson Road, Fraserburgh, AB43 9GA Tel: (01346) 515777 Fax: (01346) 515370 www.banff-buchan.ac.uk enquiries@banff-buchan.ac.uk Thank you

17. 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:

18. 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?

19. Your Internal Connections Resources –Teaching & Support Staff –Time –Budget Intranet/internal database Data protection act © Banff and Buchan College 2009 Consider the following:

20. 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