Engineering Diploma Development Partnership welcomes
showcasing of new Diploma by Government
The new 14 to 19 Engineering
Diploma is being showcased today by the Rt Hon Ed Balls, new
Secretary of State for Children, Families and
Schools.
The Engineering Diploma Development Partnership (EDDP), a
partnership of six Sector Skills Councils working together to
develop the Engineering Diploma, is delighted that the new
Secretary of State has chosen Engineering as the first focus for
public awareness-raising about the new Diplomas by the new
Department for Children, Families and Schools.
Ed Balls will be visiting the Southwark and Lambeth consortia
today at London South Bank University as preparations continue
towards the launch of the Engineering Diploma in 2008. It will be
the first time the content has been seen by the ministerial team
and marks a milestone in the development of Diplomas.
The Engineering Diploma is an innovative and ground-breaking new
qualification which will bring engineering to life in the
classroom, enabling learners of all abilities to experience and
enjoy engineering. Students will experience the diversity of the
world of engineering, learn about the latest Engineering
principles, gain general work skills and get the chance to do
hands-on engineering activities. Alumni can then get the chance to
move on to employment, an apprenticeship, college/university or
other training opportunities.
Bill Sutton, team leader for the EDDP, said;
“ The work so far has been a considerable achievement for Sector
Skills Councils, employers, employer bodies, schools, the further
and higher education sectors, awarding bodies and many other
stakeholders. We’re very grateful for the hard work that everyone
has done to get the Engineering Diploma to this milestone and to
the Lambeth and Southwark Consortia for bringing the Engineering
Diploma to life for the first time. “
ENDS
Media contact:
Icky Hasnain T: 07872377638 E: ihasnain@semta.org.uk
Notes to Editors:
Engineering Diploma Development Partnership (EDDP):
The EDDP is a partnership of six Sector Skills Councils which
include Semta, Cogent, GoSkills, Energy and Utility Skills, Summit
Skills and Automotive Skills.