South Yorkshire Engineering Scholarship Pilot Project

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South Yorkshire Engineering Scholarship Pilot
Project
Rory Cunningham Head of Technology Doncaster
College
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Aim of the Project

• To expand the number of young people
  commencing a career in the engineering and
  manufacturing sector by providing them with a
  high quality programme which attracts those with
  high academic attainment into the sector

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Industry

• Industry will benefit significantly from the
  project through access to a pool of skilled young
  people able to contribute to the success of
  engineering and manufacturing companies in the
  region.
• Employers will play a key role in the delivery of
  the scholarship programme offering company
  visits, work - based projects and work experience
  placements

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The Scholarship Programme

• Building on what already exists
• NVQ 2 Performing Engineering Operations
• Full time Vocational Level 3 Programme
• Key Skills
• Industrial awareness
• Company Visits
• Trade Fairs
• Work Placements
• Additional training and residential activity
• Advanced Manufacturing Techniques
• Team Working Skills
• Presentation Skills

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Student Bursaries

• 75 per week during the first year
• 100 per week during second year
• Two half yearly bonuses of 100

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How Can Students Apply For The Scholarship ?

• Enrol on appropriate full-time level 3
  Engineering programme offered by one of the South
  Yorkshire FE Colleges,
• Students must complete a scholarship application
  form and meet the eligibility criteria.

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Eligibility Criteria

• Minimum of 4 or more GCSE A to C (a spread of
  grades A and B will be looked upon favourably).
• Achieve a 70 pass mark on Key Skills Builder at
  level 2.
• Obtain a pass on Problem Solving, Dexterity and
  Colour Deficiency exercises
• Undertake an interview with the Scholarship Team.

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Core Learning /Training Requirements

• NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations.
• 5 Key Skills at Level 2.
• A recognised Level 3 Technical Certificate (eg
  National Diploma) in Engineering that forms part
  of an Advanced Apprenticeship framework.

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Additional Learning/ Training

• Personal Development Residential.
• Industrial work based Project.
• Schools Engineering Ambassador.
• Awareness of Modern Manufacturing Techniques.
• Work Placement Opportunities.
• Company Visits.
• Trade Fairs.

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Current Participation 2005/6

• Currently there are a total of 28 students on
  the Scholarship Programme.
• 11 on a one year programme.
• 17 on a 2 year programme.

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Future Participation 2006/7

• There are a further 28 scholarship places
  across South Yorkshire available for September
  2006.

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For Further Information

• Contact
• John Edwards
• Engineering Scholarship Manager
• Engineering Scholarship Unit
• Doncaster College
• Waterdale
• Doncaster
• DN1 3EX
• Tel [phone]
• Email john.edwards_at_don.ac.uk