Nuclear Engineering Brochure

Gain competitive advantage with

NUCLEAR ENGINEERING

Contents u About Engineering at B&FC

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u Introducing the Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

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u About the Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

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u Working in partnership

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u Our expert team

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u A reputation for success

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u Other services

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About Engineering at B&FC The Engineering Department at B&FC develops and delivers superior quality training and education aimed at empowering individuals to become effective professional engineers within their field.

Our strengths: We benefit from a team of passionate and dedicated staff, all with their own particular area of expertise.

The Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship can be delivered at our brand new Lancashire Energy HQ (LEHQ), a purpose-built resource furnished with industry-standard equipment and technology which houses a bespoke nuclear simulator, or throughout the UK at employer premises, if your facilities support on-site delivery.

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B&FC for Business: Engineering is one of the many specialisms of the Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) family.

With an Ofsted Grade 1 rating, B&FC is England’s most successful college1 and a national leader for the development of degree and higher apprenticeships.

Education and Skills Funding Agency National Achievement Rate Tables (NARTS) of large general further education colleges published June 2017 2 The Complete University Guide League Tables 2018 1

B&FC’s higher education provision benefits from: u the highest Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework u qualifications awarded by Lancaster University, a UK top 10 university2 and also highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS world rankings u commendations from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) u Foundation Degree Awarding Powers (allowing greater flexibility to co-create programmes with and for employers)

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Introducing the Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship The Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship develops the higher level skills needed by senior engineers to increase business effectiveness.

This nationally-recognised qualification covers a broad range of nuclear engineering disciplines to allow your employees to become fully rounded and professional engineers.

Degree apprentices will develop the academic knowledge together with the higher practical and technical competencies needed to increase productivity and achieve genuine competitive advantage.

How your organisation will benefit:

uA ttract new talent The fantastic opportunity to fast-track to a rewarding career while working towards a fully funded higher level qualification is such that you can recruit the most talented individuals to future-proof your business.

u Develop existing staff For levy- and non-levy paying employers, the degree apprenticeship is the perfect means to upskill your existing staff, drawing on available government support.

u Customise learning By working in partnership we can identify your unique business objectives and tailor the apprenticeship specifically around these to deliver the desired learning outcomes.

uF ill the knowledge gap Customising the apprenticeship content to your organisation’s exact needs enables us to address specific skills gaps and equip your employees to carry out their roles effectively.

u Reduce staff churn Investing in your staff via the Degree Apprenticeship is an excellent way to retain high-calibre staff and train the next generation of nuclear engineering specialists.

u Increase productivity Using their enhanced skills, your engineering team will be empowered to generate tangible business efficiencies, leading to increased productivity and competitiveness.

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About the Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Through the Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship, your employees will have access to a comprehensive learning experience, linking theory to practical project work to provide the skills needed for senior level engineering roles.

Main features: u Government support with funding for levy- and non-levy paying employers u flexible delivery modes with workplace support or day release u customized, innovative and high quality teaching and assessments u expert tutors with up-to-date industry experience u a UK top 10 Lancaster University honours degree programme1 u full access to LEHQ specialist engineering facilities and equipment

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Delivery: Apprentices will primarily be based in the workplace, with teaching occurring via day release in our contemporary and well-equipped learning facility. Alternative delivery modes can be discussed in line with your particular needs.

Programme structure and content: The Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship comprises both the Foundation Degree (levels 4 and 5) and BEng (Hons) top-up (level 6) programmes in Nuclear Engineering, delivered concurrently with workplace skills and competency development.

Assessment: The assessment process comprises coursework, exams and a work-based project.

Successful end-point assessment leads to a full honours qualification alongside degree apprentice status.

Accreditation: The Nuclear Degree Apprenticeship will benefit from partial CEng accreditation with the IET2.

The qualification is awarded by Lancaster University, a UK top 10 university1 and also highly ranked in international league tables such as the QS world rankings.

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Study topics: Level 4 (Foundation Degree) u Academic and Digital Literacy

Level 5 (Foundation Degree) u Major Project

Level 6 (Honours top-up) u Dissertation

u Mechanical Engineering Science

u Engineering Management in the Workplace

u Fusion and Fission

u Electrical and Electronic Science u Analytical Methods for Engineers u Nuclear Engineering Principles and Fundamental Safety u Multi-Discipline Nuclear Engineering

u Nuclear Lifecycle u Further Engineering Science u Nuclear Engineering Professional u Materials Engineering u Controls and Simulation u Integrated Manufacturing Processes u Nuclear Physics

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Working in partnership The Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship lifecycle At B&FC, our engineering experts believe in a continuous and integrated approach to programme development and delivery. They will work with you from the outset right through to fulfilment, supporting individual achievement and facilitating corporate success.

Sikander Yasin

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Sikander graduated in 2010 from the University of Manchester with a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering with Management.

He then spent five years working in marketing and in 2015, was awarded an MSc Aerospace Science and Technology from the University of Manchester. He holds membership of both the Energy Institute and the Aerospace Institute.

Craig Beattie Craig lectures in engineering and mathematics at degree-level. He decided on a teaching career while studying maths at UCLan. From there, he went on to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics Education at the University of Wales, and a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Lancaster University.

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A dedicated partner relationship manager is assigned to you to identify and discuss your unique corporate and staffing objectives.

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Programme delivery commences with ongoing assessment and support from our highly qualified and experienced staff.

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Partnership work is embarked upon to co-create a relevant, effective and highly customised programme of content.

Tony Hanham Tony launched his career via the apprenticeship route and has since enjoyed a long-standing career as an engineer within the aircraft and manufacturing industry. Tony is a lead assessor and internal verifier and has a wealth of experience in lean manufacturing, business improvement techniques and co-ordinating apprenticeship schemes.

Your partner relationship manager remains a constant point of contact, working with you to ensure your key objectives continue to be met.

Your bespoke delivery plan is finalised and the contract completed.

John McGeever John began his engineering career as a BAE Systems apprentice. A toolmaker by trade, he has also worked in Iran as an engineering trainer and instructor within the aircraft industry. John has vast experience as an apprentice workplace trainer, which underpins delivery of the Aerospace Engineering Degree Apprenticeship.

Stephen Mackie Stephen is himself a graduate of B&FC, having achieved a first class honours degree in Automotive Engineering and Technology. He is particularly skilled in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and 3D CAD. Stephen was a Formula Renault engineer and has undertaken project collaborations with MAHLE Powertrain.

Candice Downie Candice has a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and an MPhil in Materials Engineering from the University of Manchester. She has worked in the aerospace and automotive sectors as both an engineer and a project manager. Candice is a Chartered Engineer, a Member of the IET, and a Fellow of the HEA.

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A reputation for success The reputation of the Engineering Department at B&FC is built upon the development and delivery of highly effective engineering solutions for a succession of blue-chip clients.

These include: u Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) u BAE Systems (UK) u Rolls Royce u Westinghouse Springfield Fuels

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The spirit of partnership that underpins our approach to providing employer training and education was recognised in 2016 with the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education Excellence.

All our clients are willing to provide an account of how working in partnership has empowered their teams to increase business efficiency and, with it, productivity. Please contact us and we will be happy to put you in touch.

Other services Engineering at B&FC Apprenticeships: Our engineering apprenticeships allow you to upskill new and existing employees to deliver corporate objectives. We also offer an Aerospace Degree Apprenticeship as well as degree and higher apprenticeships in Project Management.

Industry consultancy: For almost a decade, we have worked successfully with projectcentric organisations, transforming project communities through applied education and specialisation.

Working in partnership with your business, we can develop a world-class project community that will generate significant competitive advantage.

Corporate training: Our short corporate training courses seek to upskill your staff on the successful application of key engineering principles and methodologies.

B&FC for Business B&FC for business is dedicated to helping companies grow through our custom-built skills programmes, which are central to our client and stakeholder partnerships.

Responsiveness, flexibility and a commitment to co-creating training with employers are central to our ethos as we support you in growing your business Our programmes are developed in line with Local Enterprise Partnership priorities across various areas. Our leadership team works closely with government to drive the national training agenda and tackle skills gaps by empowering business workforces and facilitating individuals’ personal growth and career development.

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Find out more To discuss how the Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship could work for your business (and for your engineering training needs generally) please contact: Engineering at B&FC T 01253 504 075 E info@blackpool.ac.uk For any other business training needs please contact: B&FC for business T 01253 504 343 E business@blackpool.ac.uk

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