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Supporting Manufacturing in the South West 17 th July 2013 Brian Fowler Semta Operations . Who are Semta?. The Sector Skills Council for - Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies. Mission ‘To help UK businesses achieve global competitiveness by improving skills.
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Supporting Manufacturing in the South West17th July 2013Brian FowlerSemta Operations
Who are Semta? The Sector Skills Council for - Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Mission ‘To help UK businesses achieve global competitiveness by improving skills Representing the following Sectors: Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, Maintenance, Marine, Mechanical, Composites and Metals 132,000 Companies & 1.7M Employees To maintain our position in the TOP 10
Themes for Action 1. Business Improvement Techniques 2. Lean Techniques 1.Apprenticeships 2. Image & attractiveness 3. Careers Strategic Workforce Planning Productivity & Competitiveness Leadership, Management & Entrepreneurship Technical Workforce Development 1. Technical Skills 2. Quality Workforce 3. All Age Apprenticeships 4.Up skilling Rapidly grow the number of trained leaders and managers to world class standards
The Challenge The Challenge • Gaps and shortages • The Age Profile • Technicians • Higher level skills
PhD Masters Degree HonoursDegree HND, FoundationDegree Competitive Need HNC A Level, National Diploma GCSE Apprentices Objective: To attract Apprentices to fill the skills gaps within SME Companies To double the number of SME who recruit an apprentice (at Level 3+) from: 11% (8,000) in 2012 to 20%(16,000) by 2016 Higher Apprenticeships 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (Chartered Engineer) Joint activity underway Higher Apprenticeship 4,5,& 6 Advanced Apprenticeship (Eng Tech)
Joint activity underway • Graduates • Objective: To attract Graduates to fill the skills gaps within SME Companies • To work with: • SME Companies to recruit STEM Graduates • Universities involved • Large employers to encourage supply chain SMEs to engage with HE • - Increase the number of internships / work placements, scholarships / sponsorships offered by SME Companies AOB
Composites Awareness & Introduction Practical & Technician Basic Theory & Principles Technology – Skills & Knowledge Transfer – Supply Chain
Advanced Skills Accreditation Scheme “ Flexible, quality training made in Britain to create a world class engineering & manufacturing workforce” • Bite-size Masters modules and no joining fees • • Fixed time commitment, short and sharp • • Access to learning as and when you need it • • Bespoke solutions • • Best courses from the best sources • • Flexible programme of Masters degree level training • • Distance/On site learning available http://semta.org.uk/employers/asas/modules/
Contact Details Brian Fowler Mobile No: 07894 513757 E-mail :bfowler@semta.org.uk customerservices@semta.org.uk Customer Services Telephone - 0845 643 9001 www.semta.org.uk