An Introduction to the University of Lincoln
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An Introduction to the University of Lincoln
Mrs Sharon Green
Head of Skills and Employer Engagement
National Centre for Food Manufacturing
www.lincoln.ac.uk
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Holbeach Campus • Internationally-recognised provider of education,
research and technical support for the food industry• Sector hub and arguably the best facility in the UK • Innovation, Technology and Science specialist
provider with the National Skills Academy• Food factory (NCFM) for research and training
backed by commercial partners with state-of-the-art equipment
• Exclusively part-time with employers, complementary FE (2000 learners) and HE (150 learners) mix supporting approx. 300 businesses each year.
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Holbeach Campus cont.
• Bespoke delivery to suit company needs in both Further and Higher Education• HE – Foundation Degrees, BSc, MSc, MPhil, PhD (2.5 years PT for FDs, 4 to 6 years for PT PhD)• Research and Knowledge transfer – e.g. sustainable
manufacturing, packaging and new product development
• Laboratory facilities• Sensory evaluation suite (IFST accredited)• Employing 25 staff directly + consultants
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Minerva House
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NCFM
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World Skills Event 2011
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FE Skills Portfolio • Improve Proficiency Qualifications (IPQs)
(replacement NVQs) at Level 2, 3 and 4 (6 months to 2 years)
• IPQs with language support (language development for foreign national employees)
• Individual unit delivery (including short courses) and bespoke employer provision (3 hours upwards)
• Apprenticeships at Level 2, 3 and 4 (1 to 3 years)• Skills for Life and Functional Skills • Working with RSPH, CIEH, HABC, CMI, FDQ,
C+G, IFST (Awarding Organisations)
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Serving the Food Industry
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The University Academy
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Geographical positioning (distance from the main
University )
Staff profile, strategies and teams
Seamless Mix of FE and HE
Culture of enterprise and learning (Leadership)
Pedagogy - shaped by
institutional knowledge
Knowledge build over time – sector, employers,
stakeholders
Institutional learning
Employer Driven Learning
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Our vision
• Learners at the heart of our mission• Excellent individuals• Current and relevant programme• Genuine passion and commitment to training• A growing working relationship• Wide portfolio of collaborators• Combined ‘hard’ knowledge with invaluable ‘soft
skills’ across the programme
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Commitment from the learner to want to learn
and achieve
To deliver on time, to budget, a top quality
programme that is clearly understood by the learner
and employer
Company commitment to
regular University dialogue and learner
support
Tripartite Communication
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What an apprenticeship?
• IAG• Principles of apprenticeships and the
IPQ – What is an apprenticeship?– What is an IPQ?– How does it work?– ERR– PLTS
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Advantages of NCFMOffer
• Facilities (NCFM and Minerva House) if required
• Highly skilled and motivated staff
• Excellent curriculum development knowledge with
strong links to Improve and NSA
• Renowned for removing barriers to learning
• Strong employer engagement history
• Clear progression routes into Higher Education
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Gabrielle Smith
Advanced Apprentice in Food Manufacturing
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Level 3 FIS Diploma
• FIS (Food Industry Skills)• Occupational skills and knowledge units
covering that can cover production/processing, food sales and service or support operations competencies
• Combined with the detailed knowledge units relevant to all roles.
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My typical day at NCFM
• Audits• Assisting in the labs for teaching and
research• Preparing practical lessons• Stock taking of chemicals and microbiological
consumables• Meetings for NCFM, routine meetings for
apprenticeship review• Courses• Projects
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Storage Project
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What Next?
• Be successful in my Apprenticeship Programme
• To hopefully be sponsored by a company to complete a Degree in Food Manufacture
• Work for a large company in the food industry
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Any Questions?
01406 493000
www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/holbeach
