ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING NEWS
Work to start on £6.1m Technology Centre extension Multi-million-pound project to transform higher technical training We’re thrilled to be extending our Technology Centre to 6,000sq m as part of our project to enable us to offer higher technical training, especially in advanced manufacturing to train our apprentices. Our current state-of-the-art facilities include vast specialist workshop spaces for all our building, trades and engineering pathways to accommodate hands on training. The extension, as well as an extensive refurbishment of the existing facilities, will see an investment in new equipment and resources.
Julia Heap, Principal and CEO of Hopwood Hall College, said: “There’s so much excitement for the opportunities that will be offered through extending our Technology Centre. This project will allow us to continue to provide the highest quality training while also meeting the skills gap. “It’s fantastic news for the whole community and we can’t wait for future students to start reaping the rewards!” Paul Pritchard, Centre Director for our Technology Centre, said: “We’re incredibly excited to be in the position to build the extension to our facilities.
“It will give us the opportunity to work with AMPI (Advanced Machinery and Productivity Institute) and GMCA to deliver manufacturing and engineering skills. “These valued skills will support employers of all sizes to create pathways in employment, as well as supporting Mayor Andy Burnham’s carbon emissions vision.” Whether you want to employ an apprentice, train your workforce or become one of our T-Level partners, contact our Engineering & Manufacturing Employer Skills Consultant on 0161 655 6971 or email louise.putland@hopwood.ac.uk
EMPLOYER SERVICES Help identify the most suitable training for your business.
• Dedicated account management • Advice on Apprenticeship Funding. Up to 100% funding available depending on the size of your business and age of Apprentice • Guidance on current incentives • Talk you through how to register for a Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS) account • Free Apprentice Recruitment Service • Access our Talent Pool
RECEIVE UP TO £4000 FOR RECRUITING A NEW APPRENTICE Hire a new apprentice before 30th September 2021 and you will receive: • £4000 for 16 - 18 year old apprentices • £3000 for 19+ apprentices Get in touch: e: louise.putland@hopwood.ac.uk m: 0161 655 6971
What our employer partners say Riley & Son (E) Ltd Gareth Simmonds Director
Ken Mills Adam Moore Sales Director
JST Fabrications Ltd Adrian Hambleton Director
We hired our apprentice through Hopwood Hall College because we felt it would help us grow as a business and bring further skills into our team.
Hopwood Hall College has a great reputation for its great engineering workshop and training. Hiring our new apprentices was really easy for us, you listened to our brief for what type of candidates we required and they haven’t disappointed. Their courses are well ran and the onsite facilities are fantastic.
We tried local colleges and training providers in the past, all of which have let us down, we then approached Hopwood Hall College.
Since we started working with Hopwood Hall College we have developed a good working partnership and would recommend any other businesses to use Hopwood Hall College for future apprentices.
It’s enabled us to grow as a company, it became increasing difficult and frustrating to source fully skilled and experienced staff, so we decided to recruit raw apprentices which we could train to the exact high standards which we require. We have now taken on three apprentices via Hopwood Hall College and we would not hesitate to recruit from Hopwood Hall again.
Our Offer 2021-2022 ENGINEERING FITTER
METAL FABRICATOR
Level 3 Apprenticeship - 42 months with day release (Middleton)
Level 3 Apprenticeship - 42 months with day release (Middleton)
An Engineer Fitter will be expected to produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment or systems, to the required specification.
Metal Fabricators are part of the advanced manufacturing engineering and engineering construction sectors.
This standard aligns with the professional recognition IET for Engineering Technician. Qualifications obtained during the Apprenticeship: • Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship – 15 months work based A Lean Manufacturing Operative will be expected to carry out their work safely and meet the exacting quality standards demanded in a fast paced and efficient processing environment and develop into a multi-skilled operator through process ownership. They can be required to carry out manufacturing activities on multiple products with different specifications consecutively. Qualifications obtained during the Apprenticeship: • Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeships • Level 2 Diploma in Manufacturing
Responsibilities include carrying out metal fabrication work using equipment and materials such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate, metal sheet and much more. An employee in this occupation will be responsible for the quality and accuracy of their own work whilst ensuring it conforms to a relevant specification such as an engineering drawing or an international standard. Fabricators are also responsible for the health, safety and environmental (HS&E) protection of themselves and others around them. This standard aligns with the professional recognition.
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN MACHINIST PATHWAY Level 3 Apprenticeship - 42 months with day release (Middleton) Machinists in the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering sector are predominantly involved in highly skilled, complex, precision work. This includes using tools such as centre lathes, milling machines, horizontal and cylindrical grinding machines and electro discharge machines. Completion of the Apprenticeship is recognised by relevant Professional Engineering Institutions at the appropriate level of professional registration (IET for Techician). Qualifications obtained during the Apprenticeship: • Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)
Qualifications obtained during the Apprenticeship:
• Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge)
Diploma and Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Competence) Machining
HNC Mechanical Engineering
• Level 3 Diploma in Machining (Development Knowledge)
The Level 4 qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and maths skills required to progress to senior/technical positions in the sector, and holds national recognition by employers. The course is aimed at people working in a production, design, technical or supervisory capacity within the engineering industry who wish to gain higher qualifications. Qualifications obtained during the Apprenticeship: Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering The Level 4 qualification teaches learners about electrical/electronic engineering through a mixture of practical work and classroom work. The practical work teaches the hands-on skills needed for the trade, classroom work teaches the knowledge needed for the field Qualifications obtained during the Apprenticeship: Higher National Certificate in Electrical Engineering
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Build Back Better Optima Consultancy Services Ltd are the latest local business to commit to our pledge in supporting in region’s recovery Hopwood Hall College is making a firm commitment to support the local community through the launch of its ‘Build Back Better’ pledge. This is a written declaration to work in partnership with industry sectors to provide access to the highest quality of training to meet the needs of employers. The pledge - which is endorsed by Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Development Agency – features a charter of promises to work with businesses and help the area recover from the social and economic impacts of COVID-19. Optima Consultancy Services Ltd are the latest local business to pledge their support to the charter,
committing to supporting fully qualified individuals into jobs in areas such as Quality, PLC Programming/ Controls, Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Head of Operations, Ryan Lockett said: “For us we’re all about growing our own talent anyway and it was a bit of a no brainer to support Build Back Better pledge. It’s about getting people skilled up whether it’s through an apprenticeship or just getting people into work, so it’s definitely something we’re keen to get going on.”
Ready to join the pledge? If you’re looking to attract new talent and build your team we can support you, email: employerservices@hopwood.ac.uk.
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KEY CONTACTS Louise Putland Employer Skills Consultant louise.putland@hopwood.ac.uk t. 0161 655 6971 Together we can identify your training, skills or recruitment needs as well as provide guidance on the most suitable training, funding and incentives for your business.
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Chris Lawford Work Based Tutor chris.lawford@hopwood.ac.uk With 15+ years industry experience, Chris will work with your business to help train apprentices across a wide range of skills, knowledge and behaviours.