Supporting Manufacturing in the South West

4th October 2012

Brian FowlerSemta Operations – South West

Who are Semta?

Mission‘To help UK businesses achieve global competitiveness by improving skills

Representing the following Sectors:Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, Maintenance, Marine, Mechanical, Composites and Metals

Recover our position to the TOP 10

The Sector Skills Council for - Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies  

T: 0845 643 9001 www.semta.org.uk

The Challenge

• Gaps and shortages

• The Age Profile

• Technicians

• Higher level skills

Future Projections:2010-2016Technical Roles Annual requirement

UK 98,000

South West 10,000

Productivity &Competitiveness

StrategicWorkforcePlanning

TechnicalWorkforceDevelopment

Leadership,Management &

Entrepreneurship

1. Business Improvement Techniques 2. Lean Techniques

1. Technical Skills2. Quality Workforce3. All Age Apprenticeships 4. Up skilling

1. Apprenticeships2. Image & attractiveness3. Careers

Rapidly grow the number of trained leaders and managers to world class standards

Themes for Action

Projects:• Supply

Chain• Apprentices• Graduates

customerservices@semta.org.uk

Customer Services Telephone - 0845 643 9001

www.semta.org.uk

Brian FowlerMobile No: 07894 513757E-mail : bfowler@semta.org.uk

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