The Specialised Diploma in Manufacturing is one of fourteen new qualifications being introduced across England, aimed at providing young people between the ages of 14-19 with the knowledge and skills required enter a career within the manufacturing industries.  

Get involved in open consultation on Diploma Development

During September, the Manufacturing Diploma Development Partnership, led by the five manufacturing sector skills councils (Cogent SSC, Improve, Proskills, SEMTA and Skillfast UK) will be hosting four regional consultation events for employers to have their say on the new Manufacturing qualification.  Each half day event (including lunch) will commence with an overview of the key features of the new qualification and will be followed by a discussion group forum where your thoughts on the structure and content of the Diploma will be welcomed. In addition, feedback on the nature and extent of work related learning will be extremely useful to the development team.   

We would like to invite you as a representative of your manufacturing sector to attend one of the four events at a location and date to suit you. The events are scheduled for:

• 5th September in Widnes
• 13th September in Huddersfield
• 20th September in Swindon
• 25th September in Northampton  

If you are interested in booking your place at one of these free events, please contact [email protected].

For further information on the Diploma or visit www.manufacturingdiploma.co.uk

Please respond by Friday 25th August 2006