Title: Diploma in Engineering
1Diploma in Engineering
- www.engineeringdiploma.com
2Diploma in Engineering - contents
- The introduction of Diplomas
- Structure of the Diploma
- In summary, the Diploma in Engineering delivers
- Where are we now (September 2009)
- How successful is it so far?
- Maths and progression to Higher Education
- Key to the success of the Diploma in Engineering
- The Diploma in context
- IAG for the Diploma in Engineering
3The introduction of Diplomas
- Diplomas form a key strand of the governments
14-19 reforms. - Diplomas at all levels will become an entitlement
for young people from 2013. - Teaching of the first 5 Diplomas began in
September 2008. The remainder are being
introduced from 2009 to 2011 as follows
4Structure of the Diploma
Numbers indicate Guided Learning Hours. Because
it is not assessed, no time has been formally
allocated to the work experience requirement. It
will, however, primarily support the development
of Principal Learning and PLTS. 10 days of work
experience, in a role related to the Principal
Learning wherever possible, forms part of the
programme at all levels. Progression
Diploma Advanced Level Principal Learning and
Project only.
5In summary, the Diploma in Engineering delivers
- A qualification created with Employers
- Learning applied within real engineering contexts
- A focus on employability skills (Personal
Learning and Thinking Skills) - Learners exposed to real industries
- Contemporary content
- Opportunities to focus or broaden study through
Additional and Specialist Learning - Multiple opportunities for progression further
study (including Higher Education),
apprenticeship, employment
6Where are we now (September 09)?
- Approx 140 consortia are now delivering the
Diploma in Engineering. - Approx 6,500 students are currently studying the
Diploma in Engineering. - The majority of students of the Diploma in
Engineering are at Higher Level (about 63). - Only 7.3 of Engineering Diploma students are
female. - Some students are undertaking the Foundation or
Higher Diploma post-16 in one year. - First results in August 2008 gave 18 students
their results on the one year course 16
received B/C grades, 2 received U grades. - Diploma students need to successfully complete
all the elements, but only the marks they receive
for the Principal Learning and Project go towards
the overall Diploma grade.
7How successful is it so far?
- The Diploma in Engineering is attracting students
of all abilities. - We have the largest proportion of students at
Advanced Level of any Diploma. - Employers, through the Diploma Employer
Champions Network, are speaking out in support
of the programme. - Universities are iterating their support for the
Diploma through their UCAS statements. - Professional institutions continue to support the
Diploma through promotion to members, Ambassador
programmes, and research.
8Maths and progression to Higher Education
- Maths is a pre-requisite for any student wishing
to study engineering at a high level. - Current A Level Maths units can be taken as ASL
within the Advanced Diploma. - The Advanced Engineering Diploma contains
embedded maths and an optional supporting maths
unit (Maths for Engineering) sufficient for
students progressing to a broad range of degrees.
This supporting unit has been specifically
designed with HE representatives to meet their
requirements. - Many universities have specified Maths for
Engineering as the necessary ASL for entry to
their engineering courses, others specify A level
Maths.
9Key to the success of the Diploma in Engineering
- The Diploma attracts learners of all abilities
- The Diploma teaching is applied, innovative,
exciting and relevant. - Appropriate careers information, advice and
guidance means the right students see the
Diploma as a viable means to achieve their
aspirations helped by the message from key
stakeholders which will guide choices by students
and views of parents/teachers - Employers recognise that the Diploma prepares
students for work and further training - Universities welcome the Diploma in
applications to Engineering degrees, and all
other degrees which do not require prior subject
knowledge - Engineering institutions recognise the value of
the Diploma in preparing students for a
professional career - Employer engagement across the Diploma activity
Principal Learning, ASL, project, work experience
10The Diploma in context
Functional skills in English, mathematics and ICT
11IAG for the Diploma in Engineering
12For example
- What is a Diploma in Engineering?
- The Diploma in Engineering is a new and different
way of learning about the world of engineering.
It will give you the right skills to start a
career in engineering, or go on to university,
college and other training. - What are the benefits of studying a Diploma in
Engineering? - The Diploma in Engineering opens up the ideas and
concepts behind engineering, and how they impact
the modern world. Youll be introduced to key
engineering principles such as design, materials,
electronic systems, maintenance and
manufacturing. Youll also get lots of practical
experience and study what makes innovations
succeed, how new materials contribute to design
and how to develop and launch new ideas. - How will studying for a Diploma in Engineering
support longer term career goals? - Whatever you plan to do for a career, the Diploma
in Engineering can help you get there. Not only
will you learn all about the world of
engineering, but you will gain valuable
employability skills for any job you might
want. - A Diploma in Engineering will also give you a
route into further engineering education, such as
apprenticeships and university.
13Issues with IAG
- Complexity of Diploma as composite qualification
- Uncertainty of political landscape
- Pressure from schools to retain students in
mainstream academic learning - Level of student for whom the Diploma is
suitable - Potential complexity of arrangements travel,
different institution - Newness and untried nature of qualification
- Issues at Advanced Level with university entrance
still untried
14Contact
- Website www.engineeringdiploma.com
- E-mail info_at_engineeringdiploma.com
15Diploma in Science - contact
- Website register on www.sciencediploma.co.uk
- E-mail bsutton_at_semta.org.uk
16Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design
- First teaching from September 2009
- Website www.manufacturingdiploma.co.uk
- Emailenquiries_at_manufacturingdiploma.co.uk