1. Supporting Manufacturing in the South West 17 th July 2013 Brian Fowler Semta Operations

2. Who are Semta? The Sector Skills Council for - Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies Mission ‘To help UK businesses achieve global competitiveness by improving skills Representing the following Sectors: Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, Maintenance, Marine, Mechanical, Composites and Metals To maintain our position in the TOP 10 132,000 Companies & 1.7M Employees

3. Themes for Action 1. Business Improvement Techniques 2. Lean Techniques 1. Technical Skills 2. Quality Workforce 3. All Age Apprenticeships 4. Up skilling Rapidly grow the number of trained leaders and managers to world class standards 1. Apprenticeships 2. Image & attractiveness 3. Careers Productivity & Competitiveness Strategic Workforce Planning Technical Workforce Development Leadership, Management & Entrepreneurship

4. The Challenge Gaps and shortages The Age Profile Technicians Higher level skills

5. Apprentices Objective: To attract Apprentices to fill the skills gaps within SME Companies To double the number of SME who recruit an apprentice (at Level 3+) from: 11% (8,000) in 2012 to 20%(16,000) by 2016 Joint activity underway Honours Degree Masters Degree PhD A Level, National Diploma HND, Foundation Degree HNC GCSE 8765432187654321 Competitive Need Higher Apprenticeships Advanced Apprenticeship (Eng Tech) Higher Apprenticeship 4,5,& 6 (Chartered Engineer)

6. AOB Graduates Objective: To attract Graduates to fill the skills gaps within SME Companies To work with: SME Companies to recruit STEM Graduates Universities involved Large employers to encourage supply chain SMEs to engage with HE - Increase the number of internships / work placements, scholarships / sponsorships offered by SME Companies Joint activity underway

7. Awareness & Introduction Practical & Technician Basic Theory & Principles Technology – Skills & Knowledge Transfer – Supply Chain Composites

8. Advanced Skills Accreditation Scheme http://semta.org.uk/employers/asas/modules / “ Flexible, quality training made in Britain to create a world class engineering & manufacturing workforce” Bite-size Masters modules and no joining fees Fixed time commitment, short and sharp Access to learning as and when you need it Bespoke solutions Best courses from the best sources Flexible programme of Masters degree level training Distance/On site learning available

9. Brian Fowler Mobile No: 07894 513757 E-mail : bfowler@semta.org.uk bfowler@semta.org.uk Contact Details customerservices@semta.org.uk Customer Services Telephone - 0845 643 9001 www.semta.org.uk