This project involved working with the developing team at the National Skills Academy for Power (NSAP) on developing a framework of competence for the sector. The brief was to get to grips with the concept of a competence framework that worked for the sector, and then begin research into its components. The vision was to begin the journey to develop a competence framework for the sector that supported skills development… Continue reading
Initial review of business performanceWork with LANTRA, the Sector Skills Council for Land Based Industries, required a look at how the business had developed key performance business indicators (KPIs) and had developed an initial evaluation of them in the first year.
The project required initial work to support the research team in beginning to compile the evaluation report and highlight where KPIs had changed or updated since the evaluation was designed; as well… Continue reading
Employer engagement researchThe National HE STEM Programme (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) is an initiative funded by the Higher Education Funding Councils for England and Wales. Although focused around Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, it primarily supports the disciplines of Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. These are STEM subjects that have been deemed strategically important and vulnerable, and were the subject of pilot Project activities initiated by the Higher Education Funding Council… Continue reading
Analysis of research into skillsThis project involved working with the Sector Skills Council for land based and agricultural industries. (LANTRA)
LANTRA had carried out extensive research on the destinations of students in its sector based in Northern Ireland. This research required further analysis and interpretation of results to support the final report. The project work involved tight timescales to analyse and report on the findings and develop a cohesive approach to the final… Continue reading
Good Practice Guide for schools outreachDeveloping a Good Practice Guide for Higher Education outreach programmes
The National HE STEM Programme (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) is an initiative funded by the Higher Education Funding Councils for England and Wales. Although focused around Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, it primarily supports the disciplines of Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. These are STEM subjects that have been deemed strategically important and vulnerable, and were the subject… Continue reading