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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

12. For Further Information Contact John Edwards Engineering Scholarship Manager Engineering Scholarship Unit Doncaster College Waterdale Doncaster DN1 3EX Tel: 01302 553757 Email john.edwards@don.ac.uk