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Shaping qualifications fit for business: assuring careers in industryBite-sized qualifications: Cogent is working on re-shaping qualifications fit for business. We are developing a bite- sized flexible, modular approach that supports continuous professional development. New accredited modules will support employees at all levels and as they progress upwards from NVQ 2 and 3 through to new Foundation Degrees and beyond. With Cogent’s guidance, employers can shape Foundation Degrees to suit their needs, and develop a real progression path for apprenticeships. Working with Cogent, employers have also directly influenced the content and structure of qualifications aimed at potential future employees whilst they are still at school.
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14-19 Diplomas: Cogent works in partnership on the development of Diplomas - Engineering and Manufacturing - along with other SSCs including Skillsfast, Proskills and SEMTA. The Diplomas represent new, world class qualifications designed to stretch and challenge young people whether they are wanting to continue learning or go into the workplace.
Click here to download the Employers Guide to Diploma.
The Engineering Diploma
This new qualification will be available from September 2008. It will give young people of all abilities the opportunity to gain knowledge and engineering principles and develop their skills in a practical work related environment. In addition to engineering knowledge, the diploma willprovide young people with useful general skills that are applicable to a wide range of engineering disciplines. These include skills such as numeracy problem solving and team working.
The Engineering Diploma also offers young people the option to learn about specific industry areas or disciplines allowing the student to specialise in an area that interests them.
Click here to view a short film which features large and small employers, from the public and private sectors, explaining why they are such passionate supporters of the Diploma
For more information visit www.engineeringdiploma.com or email [email protected]
The Manufacturing and Product Design Diploma
This new qualification will be available from September 2009.
It will offer students the chance to gain a real understanding of the practical skills and knowledge required to work in the Manufacturing sectors in the UK.
It will introduce learners to the manufacturing environment and industries and its impact on the lives of individuals and communities.
The Diploma will provide the basic knowledge for all students wishing to gain an understanding of manufacturing practices and processes, whilst also offering the opportunity for the application of technical skills in a real work environment.
For more information visit www.manufacturingdiploma.co.uk or email [email protected] or [email protected]
The Diplomas have been introduced by the Government, via Sector Skills Councils, to improve the opportunities for young people (aged 14-19) as they consider what area of work and what kind of education will help them to develop their skills to match what employers are looking for.
Please click here to view the Manufacturing Diploma Criteria
The Science Diploma
The new Science Diploma is currently in development. For further information, please go to www.sciencediploma.co.uk
Business Improvement Techniques
Business Improvement Techniques: Cogent and PICME have adapted the current Business improvement Techniques (BIT) NVQ to meet the requirements of our industries. With members’ input, the NVQ has been modified to include a Process Industries Stream of Learning.
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Gateway 3 Guidance
DCSF launched the third 14-19 Diploma Gateway today, 3 September. The third Diploma Gateway will determine which areas can start delivering some or all of the first fourteen Diploma lines from September 2010. Anyone wishing to start delivering Diplomas will have to apply through the Gateway process.
The main changes this year are:
1. the introduction of a reduced application form for consortia which have demonstrated strong collaborative working arrangements;
2. the requirement for an increased contribution from the 14-19 Partnership on the local strategy for introducing Diplomas and meeting the entitlement;
3. improvements to the collection and analysis of quantative data via the online Management Information form; and
4. improvements to the application assessment arrangements to ensure consistency.
The deadline for making an application is 5pm on 26 November 2008.
Printed copies of the Gateway 3 guidance will not be made available this year but you can download a pdf copy of the guidance or view the web version via the website at http://dcsf.gov.uk/14-19.
If you have any questions regarding Gateway 3 please e-mail us at: [email protected]
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