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Anniesland College and Technical and Vocational Institute (TVI) Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Marine Transport Jim Anderson – Head of Corporate Development Ahmed Shoier - Lecturer In Technical Vocational Institute. Overview . Sept 2010 to June 2012 Engineering Engineering Systems
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Anniesland College and Technical and Vocational Institute (TVI) Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Marine Transport Jim Anderson – Head of Corporate Development Ahmed Shoier - Lecturer In Technical Vocational Institute
Overview • Sept 2010 to June 2012 • Engineering • Engineering Systems • work towards accreditation of HND in Engineering Systems • Support Via Anniesland VLE • Engagement with Employers • Support Workshops in Alexandria through college staff, VLE, Engineering and Quality groups
Three achievements • Accreditation of HND Engineering Systems • Local Employer Engagement • New VLE materials • Potential new Business • Enhanced Quality Procedures
One challenge (there was more than one) • Staffing. • Social & Economic Circumstances. • Popular Perception – Technician/Vocational Qualifications have lower esteem. • Quality, Progression & Standards – Global challenges. • Improving and Sharing Teaching Resources between colleges in a global context. • Employer Engagement.
Two benefits (Again more than one) • Raising the profile of HN qualifications out-with Scotland • Increased awareness in changing circumstances and demands of industry • Improved Teaching Practices • Increased contact with Certifying Authorities. • Improved participation in College within support networks • Increased use of VLE opportunities • Increased stakeholders involvement
Jim.Anderson@anniesland.ac.ukahmed@tvi.aast.edu or shoier@yahoo.com