Advanced Engineering and Materials Funded Projects

Details can be found below of projects funded by the Pathfinder.

Round 1 funded projects

University of Bolton - Composite Design and Analysis Training and Education (CoDATE)
This bid will develop industrial led courses delivered by new flexible modes that include e-delivery, to provide industrial capability to respond and maintain international recognition in their respective fields of excellence. The MSc in Advanced Composite Design and analysis will be achieved by following a number of routes through a credit accumulation methodology. Credits can be taken as CPD alone or as credits towards a recognised qualification at certificate, diploma or full MSc level at both the University of Bolton and the University of Manchester. This project will develop modules on Introduction to composite design and Detail Design Feature and Characteristics.

University of Manchester - Composite Manufacturing Education and Training (CoMET)
Fundamentally, the material and delivery methods are industry driven, the modules can be stand alone CPD based, or put towards a taught MSc in Advanced Engineering Materials or a new research based MSc in Advanced Aerospace Materials Engineering through the University of Manchester and complementary courses involving best practice in composite design and analysis through the University of Bolton will be achieved by following a number of routes through a credit accumulation methodology. This project will develop modules on Composite Manufacturing and Manufacturing for the Complete Life Cycle.

Lancaster University - Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme on Chemicals Regulation and Management
Download flyer (pdf)  This proposal covers the development of a CPD programme on chemicals regulation and management and is designed to provide training on the implementation of the REACH and additional key SHE safety, health and environmental legislation. The training will be specifically tailored to meet the needs of non-SME compliance managers, REACH managers, developing capability within SMEs and the service provision market. The approach will be modular, allowing maximum flexibility for trainees and provide a range of possible CPD outcomes from post-graduate certificates of attendance to masters level degrees.

UCLan - Development of the Foundation Degree in Nuclear Related Technology
The Foundation Degree in Nuclear Related Technology will provide a new generation of engineers/scientists who will have a broad knowledge in science, nuclear and engineering related disciplines with developed and enhanced research and analytical skills. It is envisaged that standard entry to the programme will be students with relevant level 3 qualifications such as AS, A2 or National Certificate. Three main vocational areas have been identified which include Science and Process; Commissioning and Maintenance; Instrumentation and Control.

UCLan - Development of the Foundation Degree in Nuclear Project Leadership
The Sellafield site requires a new generation of engineers/scientists who will have a broad knowledge in Project control, Management and Leadership to help develop and apply science, nuclear and engineering knowledge. Three main vocational areas for this FD have been identified which include key skills appropriate to project control, management and leadership. The programme will allow progression to a number of existing honours degree programmes within UCLan, for example Construction Project Management. Additionally consideration will be given to the development of bespoke top-up programmes focusing on distance learning materials allowing for local delivery at Sellafield and other out-reach sites.

Round 2 funded projects

UCLan – Science and Technology of Nuclear Waste Management CPD
This provision will address the technical leadership requirements for the safe and cost effective management of nuclear waste. Decommissioning and waste management will extend over several decades and ensuring that skilled engineers, scientists and project managers are available is a key consideration for all stakeholders. The CPD course will appeal to existing personnel in the UK nuclear industry and to those wishing to join. Successful completion of the course will result in a fully validated University Certificate allowing students to demonstrate to employers, stakeholders and customers their enhanced technical leadership capabilities in assessing nuclear waste management options.

Round 3 funded projects

Manchester Metropolitan University – Furthering Careers in Technical Textiles
Building on its significant track record within the textile and clothing sectors, Manchester Metropolitan University will exploit links with the fashion and textile industry and respond to the sector’s skills needs through the development of a portfolio of integrated short courses which build into accredited progression units at level 7. This provision will be developed with identified industrial partners and offer qualifications which will meet the needs of large, small and medium sized employers. This includes the development of three 20 credit CPD units at Masters level in the field of Technical Textiles: Textile Testing and Analysis, Development of Protective Materials and Environmental Good Practice and Sustainability.

The University of Manchester – Technical Textiles Masters to Provide Graduate Level Skills in Design and Technology
The goal of the project is to establish the leading skills centre and provision in Technical Textiles. An industrial skills gap has been identified by Skillfast-UK as a priority and is currently hampering the growth of the sector. The University of Manchester will collaborate with industry to provide a flexible, integrated and relevant Masters level conversion programme allowing non-Textile graduates to enhance their skills and support the strategically important Technical Textiles sector. The following three units at Masters level will be developed: Fundamental Technology and Concepts for Industrial Manufacture, Applied Manufacturing Processes and Advanced Manufacturing of Technical Textiles, with each unit being 15 credits.