The heartbeat of operations – Technicians
Tom Cheek – Apprenticeship Lead (Science Council) Technicians act as the heartbeat of operations and are the enablers of innovation.... read the full article
Articles tagged as Apprenticeships
Science Council submits to degree apprenticeship consultation
The Science Council has submitted to the degree apprenticeship consultation this Thursday 16th September 2021. The consultation sets out proposals for... read the full article
Apprenticeships: The purpose and potential of reviews
By Apprenticeship lead, Tom Cheek In this blog we will be considering the role of reviews in apprenticeships, exploring the... read the full article
Apprenticeships: Initial Assessments
Tom Cheek, Apprenticeship Lead In this blog we consider the importance of initial assessments for apprentices, with the impact this... read the full article
Apprenticeships in Northern Ireland
Tom Cheek, Apprenticeship Lead Apprenticeships are managed by the Northern Ireland Government, offering frameworks that require the completion of a... read the full article
Apprenticeships in Scotland
The landscape of apprenticeships across the UK – Scotland Skills Development Scotland is Scotland’s National Skills Body with an objective... read the full article
Apprenticeships: The Importance of Mentoring
Tom Cheek, Apprenticeship Lead at the Science Council In this blog we are going to consider the value and importance... read the full article
NAW21: Apprenticeships in science
Tom Cheek, Apprenticeship Lead Science is a sector rich in variation and opportunity. When matched with apprenticeships, it offers exciting... read the full article
NAW21: University of Nottingham & Johnson Matthey Case Study
The Science Council collaborated with Employer Champion, the University of Nottingham, to interview Johnson Matthey on their successful partnership as... read the full article
Apprenticeships: Benefits of Professional Recognition
By Tom Cheek, Apprenticeship Lead An apprenticeship standard delivers full occupational competence, with independent end-point assessment validating that knowledge, skills... read the full article