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Space Engineering and Higher Apprenticeships
Tuesday 16th 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 EducationThe 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
• 19-24 year olds
• Location
• To be confirmed – ISIC Framework
• Harwell, Leicester and Surrey
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
www.nationalspaceacademy.org
Sarah [email protected] 258 2125
Lisa [email protected] 258 2147
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