Alex Moorehead Regeneration of the Wood section Within SERC

Regeneration of the Wood section Growth of new areas within Wood Occupation. Furniture Making /Restoration, Furniture Manufacturing & kitchen manufacturing & installation Justification/Objectives Carpentry & Joinery was a cash cow but now in decline due to economic downturn. Need to attract new income. Woodworking Machinery within SERC is also in decline. SERC has a range of staff that could deliver other aspects of wood occupations.

Demographics Negative population in the number of 0–24 year olds year ‑ on ‑ year between 1993 and 2004, with an overall negative change of 6.26% FE Means Business: Raise skills and qualification levels in areas that meet the needs of the local economy; Mission South Eastern Regional College’s (SERC) mission is to shape our community by promoting an inspirational, innovative and inclusive learning environment which will empower and enable individuals and businesses to fulfil their ambitions as well as contribute to the future prosperity of Northern Ireland.

Discuss rationale for Data and information and available choices Use of GIS.Yell.com to ascertain number of companies offering Furniture restoration/furniture Manufacturing Demographic trend of 0-24 year olds. SERC Mission Statement FE Means Business

All Northern Ireland

Data Identified six distinct groups within this search Type of ClientNumber in N I Furniture Repair and Restoration16 Furniture Manufacturers44 Kitchen Manufacturer99 Kitchen Planners and Installers24 Timber products17 Sheds, Garden Buildings and Garages6 Furniture Restoration LocationPost code BelfastBT15 2HN BelfastBT17 9AE NewtownardsBT22 2RA NetownardsBT23 7QB NewtownardsBT23 4HH LisburnBT28 2TA LisburnBT28 2EP NewtownabbeyBT36 7LS CarrickfergusBT38 8YE LarneBT40 2RA AntrimBT41 3DH LondonderryBT47 6AN LimavadyBT49 9NB ColeraineBT51 5PQ CraigavonBT62 1BS CraigavonBT64 1AA

Discuss resources required in terms of costs Identify cost benefits from completing the project Furniture Restoration is the option that I intend to focus on for this project. 16 clients identified This is because in May 2013 we were approached by DEL &Voluntary Services Lisburn (VSL) who restore furniture They wanted us to work on a project for them whereby their staff will gain a qualification in Furniture Restoration We have staff who can deliver on City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Restoring Furniture (QCF) 500/8462/8

Costing & Benefits to SERC DESCRIPTION OF COSTDescriptionBudgetnotes Level 2 NVQ in Furniture Restoration Preparation and Planning Business Services Head of School1 hours x £ Asst Head of School- Alex Moorehead20 hours x £ Recruitment/Co-ordination/Planning Asst Head of School- Alex Moorehead2 £36.58 p/hr73.16 John NixonHead of School - 2 x £40.64p/hr70.00Loss of £5.64ph11.28 Course Co-ordinatorcourse co-ordination 6 £28.98 per hour per year Finance Co-Ordinator Internal coding of time and transfers between cost centres, travel claims, calculating accurate hourly rates, processing timesheets, preparation of claims). 4 hrs x £12.48 per/hour49.92 Client contact & Co-ordination3 £ Tuition and Assessment 7, Develop course materials125 £36.58 (3.5hrs p/w x 36) wks4, L2 Diploma in Furniture Restoration3 hrs per week x 30 weeks x £33.32 x 1 tutor2, IV1hrs per £37.43 per hour EV1 day200 Onsite visits Visits to students4 hrs (8 £17.04 / assessment / level 2 candidate (4)2, Registration with Awarding Body Registration£72.00 per person for Assignment registration£22 per unit Online test£20.00 each80.00 Centre Approval 360 Course Materials Photocopying / Handouts / Portfolio£50 per student x 4 students TOTAL 11, Cost per Candidate (based upon 4 per group) 2, DEL 75% 8, Client 25% 2,911.29

implications and impact of the project on SERC If this project is successful it will generate income for SERC Teaching staff will be engaged using existing skills on new teaching hours It has helped me focus on alternative options for income revenue generation. It has created a buzz in terms of a new type of work It has identified other areas to be investigated further (Kitchen fitting/Furniture Mft) It has also identified a need for collaboration with other sections of SERC

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