Innovative Approaches to Skills Training in Manchester

What a wonderful week it was to showcase apprentices within the sector

Across many social media platforms there was a wide range of stories celebrating how an apprenticeship transforms lives. I am passionate about this in my local area and beyond. How can this continue across Greater Manchester and nationally? Behind the scenes there is so much work that goes into making an impact into every apprenticeship, full time course and others that attend colleges and training centres up and down the country.

Making a difference is continually being worked on in centres and collaboration is key. That is why I have begun working with a range of key professionals from up and down the country to assist one another and develop resources and curriculum to suit all levels, qualifications and most importantly all students who are seeking to improve their skills and careers.

Here are some examples of that collaboration

Tutor support group to enable centres from up and down the country to discuss how to approach developing curriculum content within the low carbon heating and hot water sector. I have been inundated with messages on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-hall-mciphe-38276860?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bf1mlzHOaTj%2BemHU7oAqCDQ%3D%3D

I am always available to support and discuss our ideas on here, with another group on the platform for plumbing tutors to discuss issues and check with one another to establish a standardised method of working within the sector.

These are just a couple of examples in which FE and training centres are choosing to collaborate with one another. We are all working together along with AO’s (awarding organisations) such as City and Guilds, NOCN and industry experts and employers to maintain current practices within everything that we do.

Collaboration

Sector Development meeting organised by MCS to allow collaboration between employers and training providers to create a curriculum fit for industry.

Attendees who were honoured to be part of the day creating the collaborative and innovative approach to the curriculum development.

Image above of GM colleges collaborating to make sure all of the trainers are delivering to the best of their ability and offering a quality product to the people of Greater Manchester.

Innovation

To really engage with the students who come through the door in the 21st century I have been working on web site creation, VR content, interactive materials and much more to aid the learning journey, supporting those who are fluent in technology and those who are not, there is support and innovation for all. https://halledu.co.uk/

Website home page with BLUE action buttons to further content and innovation.

Some depth of knowledge online questions that automatically mark and offer feedback

Resources for all to access that assist in all areas of study

Key revision pages devised to assist in covering important key development points of the industry qualifications

Ideas for Off the Job training hours when not in college as part of the practical training period

Guidance and documents to assist in completing the on site evidence logs

Videos to support the on site evidence logs and how to approach completing them

Pathway support for on site evidence log (gas pathway)

Other support

You Tube Channel for support http://www.youtube.com/@HallEdu

All of the above videos are there to support students in and out of centre in their studies.

Hopefully with some of the images and links seen in this blog, it is clear that the development and commitment of all involved in the delivery of apprenticeships is there for all to see. Commitment to engaging with employers, industry professionals and training centres is key to maintaining the regional and national skills development and keeping apprenticeships as a playing a key role in this. In my previous blogs you will see a range of key stakeholders who we are working with to enable us to continue this journey.