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Title: EmployerCollege Partnerships Developing a Materials Foundation Degree

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Employer/College Partnerships Developing a
Materials Foundation Degree
Presented by David Smith Richard
Brown Bradford College
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Background

In 2005 the HEA emphasised the need for
pedagogical research (PedR).
Responsding, the UK Centre for Materials
Education (UKCME) established an annual research
programme
The 3rd UKCME research project (2008) focussed on
the work of Bradford College, specifically its FD
in Metallurgy and Materials.

This report on the Foundation Degree programme
delivered by the Metallurgy and Materials section
of Bradford College exemplifies just what can be
achieved through committed and well organised
collaboration between academic staff, employers
and employees.
Hugh Tollyfield, May 2008.

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Background

Bradford College - one of the largest FE colleges
in England
Largest provider of HE in the FE sector
Only TDA contract outside the HE sector.
Offers over 100 different HE courses, of which
around 20 are FDs
(with a further 8-10 under development)

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Metallurgy Materials

Aimed at the P/t students , who study either by
attending College or by any of a combination of
Flexible
Distance
eLearning
Use APL/APEL, and Individual Learning Programmes
(ILPs), to establish learner needs
building on existing qualifications and
experience.
Key success factor - flexible study pattern and
attendance.

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Impact of Fds on Studentsand Employers

Nat. Award in Engineering (Metallurgy)
Level 3 - with Cti, supporting Casting Industry.
Nat Cert in Manufacturing Eng. (Metallurgy)
Level 3 ( Eng Tech )
FD in Metallurgy and Materials
LMU Level 4/5 - accredited to IOM3 for Eng Tec
I.Eng / C.Eng.
B.Eng (Hons) in Metallurgy and Materials
LMU ( Top Up degree from Foundation Degree )
to be accredited for I.Eng.

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How do you get Employerand Student Engagement?

Give employers and students a curriculum and
modes of study appropriate for them.
Link academic study to the world of work
Include the employer and develop role of the
industrial mentor.
Link qualifications to three grades of
Professional Engineer.

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Employer Engagement atBradford College

Networking and Partnerships.
Money and Time.
UKCME Supporting Change Programme (3 years)
Teaching Grants , Kick Start B.Eng
FDF Teaching Grant, supporting eLearning.
Bodycote eLearning - 3 year project aimed at
developing modules of training for the Heat
Treatment Industry, based on industrys needs and
requirements.

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Employer Engagement atBradford College

Mentors involved in developing and recording
APL/APEL audits for Personal Development Planning
modules, Identifying ILP, using learning
contracts WBL assessment and feedback.
Work based learning aimed at developing
knowledge and skills required for work, by using
the work place as a learning environment.

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Additionally

Development of
Metallurgy and Materials Industrial Support Group
(M MISG )
Using Blogs and web based e-Technology to
develop new and existing qualifications, academic
modules, WBL modules and learning frameworks.

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Employer Engagement atBradford College