2. Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering About Us Engineering Employers Forum 29 th January2015

3. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering The Manufacturing Engineering Section is recognised as a Regional Centre for the Manufacturing Industry in Northern Ireland and is continuously seeking to improve the service, quality and range of provision within the sector. The facility provides cutting edge technologies/training resources to support the competitiveness of the Industry and provides a focal point for innovation in key sectors such as Robotics, CNC, Mechatronics/Maintenance, Electronics, Welding and other technologies. Welcome to engineering@nrc.

4. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering “Develop a curriculum which is focused on economic engagement and which is aligned to the needs of business, industry and the community”.

5. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Centre for Manufacturing Engineering Campuses (4 off) Ballymena/Newtownabbey/ Magherafelt/Coleraine Staff Compliment:  52 Full Time Lecturing  30 Part Time Lecturing  20 Support/Technician Enrolments  430 Full-Time (HE/FE)  330 Apprenticeships/Training  500 Part-Time (HE/FE)  300 Entitlement Framework  9000 Industrial Staff Hours Centre for Manufacturing Engineering

6. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering  Vocational Training (Apprenticeships etc)  Further Education  Higher Education  Essential Skills (Literacy, Numeracy & ICT)  Entitlement Framework Programmes (Schools)  Bespoke Training Programmes  R&D Projects (e.g. ESP/CONNECTED3)  Knowledge Transfer – Shared Lecturers In Industry

7. Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering About Us Good Practice Grade 2 Inspection Excellent Curriculum developed in line with industry focus Very good return on Part Time HNC/D Programmes Very good progression of L3 students onto L5 (Full Time Programmes) Good movement of students into employment (Apprenticeships etc) Excellent Current Resources (Physical & Human)

8. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering 10 th in the world & Medallions of Excellence Winners - Mechatronics David Cargill & James Overend

9. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering

10. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering RYOBI ENGINEER, Gareth Harkness, scoops DEL APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR Award

11. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Jordan Hunter won “The Sir Winfried Bischoff Award” for his performance on the Engineering Career Academy programme. Career Academies UK helps young people prepare for the world of work and boosts the employability skills of 16-19 year olds across the UK.

12. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering TODAY TOMORROW TOYOTA

13. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering 1.Designated Toyota Academy for N.I. 2.Continued Knowledge Transfer for Toyota Centres TODAY TOMORROW TOYOTA

14. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Michelin Technical Centre with Electro–Pneumatic & Hydraulic Training Rigs with PLC Control. Continued Knowledge Transfer Programme in Maintenance Engineering

15.  Training Partner for NEW Manufacturing Skills in respect of NEW Product (CNC/Robotics/Welding)  Maintenance Bursary Apprenticeship Scheme  Upskilling Mechanical/Electrical/Welding Programme Delivery with BMC

16. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering 6 Year Knowledge Transfer Programmes in Robotics/Die Casting/Maintenance NRC “Out-Centre” at Carrickfergus

17. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Schrader Electronics Provision of an Automation & Manufacturing Cell

18. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Development & Delivery of Engineering Manufacturing Schedules Programme for an International Company in Belfast, France, Houston, Singapore, China & Japan.

19. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Knowledge Transfer Programme in Robotic Welding/CNC Fabrication

20. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Knowledge Transfer Programmes in Electrical & Electronic Engineering – Mentoring Staff

21. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Knowledge Transfer Programmes in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Energy Management System Development

22. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Knowledge Transfer Programmes in Robotics Engineering

23. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Advanced Manufacturing “CNC Academy” Programme for the NI Aerospace Sector

24. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Advanced “Welding Academy”

25. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Customised Level 3 Electrical & Electronic Technical Certificate Delivery for Apprenticeship Programme

26. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering NIPA Members and wider plastics/polymer sector employ 1 in 6 of NI’s manufacturing employees and generates GBP 1 in every GBP 8 of the total manufacturing output in NI. Almost two thirds of the NIPA Manufacturing Members each export to more than 30 countries worldwide or are part of a Multi National Enterprise (MNE) business. Northern Ireland Polymers Association (NIPA) - industry representative body for the Polymers Sector in NI

27. togetherbringing EDUCATION & INDUSTRY Excellence in Manufacturing Engineering Antrim Castledawson Antrim NACCO Materials Handling Group TODAY TOMORROW TOYOTA Cookstown Craigavon Cookstown