About The Diploma
Diplomas are being introduced following a commitment made in
2005 by the government.
They are new qualifications for 14-19 year olds that will
provide a broad programme of applied and other learning,
underpinned by essential skills.
Employers want young people with good skills, particularly in
the basics, and the ability to apply these. They want young
people who have some experience of work and are able to make
well-informed career choices.
Young people who achieve a Diploma will be able to meet these
expectations because they will have succeeded across a programme of
learning covering English, Maths and ICT, employability skills such
as team working and problem solving, and the work skills and
knowledge needed to succeed in many industries including
engineering.
The diploma content specification for the Engineering
Diploma was submitted to the government (SSDA) in June
2006, along with an annex which outlines the Specialised and
Additional learning. QCA published an updated
specification document
in late 2006 which gives details proposals for qualification
content and structure. This document should be seen as
indicative only as final curriculum and assessment have yet to be
finalised by Awarding Bodies.
An employer guide gives a summary
of the benefits and content of the Engineering Diploma. A
guide to work related learning provides
guidance to employers on how they can support the Diploma and help
shape future generations of engineers.
If you want to find out more register for
updates or contact Karen
Neal. Alternatively visit the links
page for more contacts (including details of Sector Skills Councils
involved in development of the Diploma) and sources of
information.