Space Engineering and Higher Apprenticeships Tuesday 16 th October 2012

Space Engineering – National Space Academy and Loughborough College Overview Higher Apprenticeship framework development

Pioneering Course Space Engineering Post-16 Course A-level in Mathematics – led by Loughborough College A-level in Physics – led by National Space Centre BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering – led by Loughborough College 12 students started September 2012

Why is this course different? Relevant work experience in space industry Regular masterclasses from space scientists and engineers One day a week at the National Space Centre

Progression Routes Higher Education The following are a selection of UK Universities who will accept these qualifications for entry onto physics/mathematics/engineering courses University of Oxford University of Cambridge Cambridge Engineering – direct correspondence with Dr Geoff Parks (Dean of Admissions) Imperial College London Aerospace engineering – direct correspondence with Dr Matthew Santer (Admissions tutor) University of Leicester University of Nottingham University of Warwick Warwick Physics – direct correspondence with Dr Tony Arber (Admissions tutor for physics) Employment Opportunities to start work immediately after finishing the course are also available

Higher Apprenticeship Government announcement £25m funding Over 4,000 placements Variety of sectors: airline pilots, lawyers, accountants Space Engineering National Space Academy and Loughborough College Create curriculum framework

Current Status In consultation with industry Applied skills and employability skills Must be useful for industry Foundation degree Creating employment

What’s next September 2013! ~ 55 students Good A-level qualifications year olds Location To be confirmed – ISIC Framework Harwell, Leicester and Surrey

Dr Sarah Hill National Space Academy Manager

What We Do Use space as a context for teaching STEM subjects and geography Support students and their teachers (14-19 range) Promote opportunities in the UK space industry

Structure Core team Lead Educators – seconded teachers Project Scientists from academia and industry

What We Deliver Student Masterclasses Teacher CPD sessions Careers Events Space Engineering Post-16 Course – Loughborough College

What we do? Surface of Mars

What we do? Take a syringe Take a marshmallow (DO NOT EAT!) Wait for instructions……………

Contacts Sarah Hill Lisa Colford Take some business cards