South Yorkshire Engineering Scholarship Pilot Project Rory Cunningham Head of Technology Doncaster College

Aim of the Project To expand the number of young people commencing a career in the engineering and manufacturing sector by providing them with a high quality programme which attracts those with high academic attainment into the sector

Industry  Industry will benefit significantly from the project through access to a pool of skilled young people able to contribute to the success of engineering and manufacturing companies in the region.  Employers will play a key role in the delivery of the scholarship programme offering company visits, work - based projects and work experience placements

The Scholarship Programme  Building on what already exists NVQ 2 Performing Engineering Operations Full time Vocational Level 3 Programme Key Skills  Industrial awareness Company Visits Trade Fairs Work Placements  Additional training and residential activity Advanced Manufacturing Techniques Team Working Skills Presentation Skills

Student Bursaries  £75 per week during the first year  £100 per week during second year  Two half yearly bonuses of £100

How Can Students Apply For The Scholarship ?  Enrol on appropriate full-time level 3 Engineering programme offered by one of the South Yorkshire FE Colleges,  Students must complete a scholarship application form and meet the eligibility criteria.

Eligibility Criteria  Minimum of 4 or more GCSE A* to C (a spread of grades A and B will be looked upon favourably).  Achieve a 70% pass mark on Key Skills Builder at level 2.  Obtain a pass on Problem Solving, Dexterity and Colour Deficiency exercises  Undertake an interview with the Scholarship Team.

Core Learning /Training Requirements  NVQ Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations.  5 Key Skills at Level 2.  A recognised Level 3 Technical Certificate (eg National Diploma) in Engineering that forms part of an Advanced Apprenticeship framework.

Additional Learning/ Training  Personal Development Residential.  Industrial work based Project.  Schools Engineering Ambassador.  Awareness of Modern Manufacturing Techniques.  Work Placement Opportunities.  Company Visits.  Trade Fairs.

Current Participation 2005/6 Currently there are a total of 28 students on the Scholarship Programme.  11 on a one year programme.  17 on a 2 year programme.

Future Participation 2006/7 There are a further 28 scholarship places across South Yorkshire available for September 2006.

For Further Information Contact John Edwards Engineering Scholarship Manager Engineering Scholarship Unit Doncaster College Waterdale Doncaster DN1 3EX Tel: