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Bringing learning to life

Advancedin MAnuFActurinG AnD ProDuct DESiGn

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“ the Diploma in Manufacturing

and Product Design will,

in my opinion, provide a

valuable, alternative route

into college or university

for those students who are

not currently enthused by

traditional secondary

courses – perhaps because

they are unable to see the

practical application of what

they are being taught. by

providing an education that

teaches material in the

context of the manufacturing

industries, i believe these

students will be encouraged

to learn and will ultimately

achieve at a higher level than

they might have done through

a more traditional approach.”

Malcolm carr-West,

cEng FiAgrE,

Loughborough university’s

Academic Advisor,

centre Engineering and

Manufacturing Excellence

What is the Advanced Diploma

in Manufacturing and Product Design?

How is it different?

The Advanced Diploma is a new qualification offered alongside A levels and Advanced Apprenticeships.By 2011, there will be seventeen Diploma subjects available in England.

The Advanced Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design is usually a two-year full-time qualification for young people aged 16 and over. It introduces students

The Advanced Diploma offers a unique blend of theo-retical study and practical learning, and allows students to learn in a work-related setting – both real and simulated. Because it has been developed with employers and universities, the learning is put in context, and captures the relevance – and excitement – of the subject.

The Advanced Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design gives students an insight into an incredibly diverse sector, and helps them to develop their thinking,

to one of the largest and most diverse sectors in the UK, and gives them hands-on experience of key activitieslike testing the properties of materials, creating budget plans and carrying out health and safety and environmental assessments.

The Diploma also helps students develop other valuable skills such as working independently, managing their own time and working as part of a team.

questioning, creative and communication skills. It alsoequips them with the knowledge and understandingto take on different roles, providing the kind of flexibility that employers are often looking for.

Unlike other qualifications that focus on sector-specific skills in isolation, the Diploma has a cross-disciplinary approach. This way, students learn to apply their skillsin various business and organisational settings and geta good idea of their career options.

The Advanced Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design gives students a fully-rounded education.It provides them with the skills they need for further study or future employment in many areas, and doesn’t necessarily have to lead to a career or university course in product design or manufacturing.

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Principal Learning Generic LearningAdditional or

Specialist LearningEquivalent

toMain subject

e.g. Engineering Project Functional skills

Work experience

Optional courses agreed with your teacher

Foundation DiplomaPractical assessments + 1 exam

ProjectICT / Maths / English Level 1

Minimum 10 days Choose from a range of

qualifications including:

• BTECs

• GCSEs

• A levels

5 x GCSEs, (grade D – G)

Higher DiplomaPractical assessments + 1 exam

ProjectICT / Maths / English Level 2

Minimum 10 days

7 x GCSEs, (grade A* – C)

Advanced DiplomaPractical assessments + 2 or 3 exams

Extended Project

ICT / Maths / English Level 2

Minimum 10 days

3.5 A levels

How does it compare?

The Advanced Diploma is a level 3 qualification equivalent to 3.5 A levels – although it takes broadly the same time to complete as 3 A levels or a BTEC National Diploma.

The Universities and College Admissions Service (UCAS) awards the qualification a maximum of 490 UCAS points (the same as 3.5 A levels).

All UK universities will accept the right Advanced Diploma at the right grade for entry onto a degree course.

Some will also expect students to take a particular A level or other qualification as their additional and specialist learning option to meet specific course entry requirements. Admissions criteria for 2010 (published by UCAS in May 2009) indicate that a Diploma is suitable for entry to about 80% of all UK undergraduate courses.

For details of individual college and university positions on the Advanced Diploma, go to www.ucas.ac.uk/students/beforeyouapply/diplomas/14-19diplomas/statements

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WHAt WiLL StuDEntS LEArn?

The Advanced Diploma is made up of three core elements: principal learning, generic learning and additional and specialist learning. These are described in more detail over the next few pages.

Principal learning

The principal learning is compulsory and consists of nine core manufacturing and product design topics that teach students the main principles and practices for this sector. The topics are organised around three learning themes:

• productdesignandmaterialsscience

• businessandenterprise

• productionsystems.

The themes do not feature as individual parts of the Diploma and are not assessed separately – but they underpin what is taught in the principal learning.

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MAnuFActurinG buSinESS PrinciPLESStudents look at how a manufacturing business is structured and the implications of financial planning and cost management on profitability. How? Students could, for example, research how the world market economy, global trading and corporate social responsibility impact on manufacturing enterprises, as well as the strategies companies develop to comply with legislation. Why? Manufacturing enterprises need to be aware of, and respond to, the various economic, environmental, political and social factors that affect their business operations and sustainability.

cuStoMEr nEEDS AnD MArkEt rEquirEMEntSThis investigates why and how manufacturers gather and use data about customers, competitors and markets, as well as how relationships promote sales and profits, and how businesses respond to their ethical and legal responsibilities.How? Students could use different market research techniques to explore customer needs and values, and analyse the data using specialist tools.Why? For a manufacturing business to be successful, it must provide a level of service that meets or exceeds the expectations of its customers and produce products that sell well in the market place.

SuPPLy cHAin MAnAGEMEntStudents explore the principles of supply chain management, its integration across a company and how problems can be solved.How? Working independently or in a team, students may investigate and contrast logistics such as transporting, storing, recycling and safe disposal of goods and materials in, for example, clothing and chemicals manufacturing organisationsWhy? The manner in which a company deals with and manages its supply chain can have a huge impact on its performance, reputation and profitability.

MAnAGinG rESourcES AnD WorkinG PrActicES Students look at supervisory roles, working practices and responsibilities.How? Students could, for example, research entry requirements, on-the-job training, and the skills needed to be a production manager, team leader of an improvement team, or marketing and sales manager in a local company. Why? Team working and target setting are crucial aspects of running a manufacturing business and apply to everyone throughout an organisation.

rESEArcH, DEvELoPMEnt AnD introDuction oF nEW ProDuctSStudents look at development and problem-solving techniques, as well as producing design specifications.How? Students could investigate and put together a presentation on how innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement, or economic, ethical and environmental issues affect the design and development of a new product.

Why? Knowing the factors that impact on the design and development of a new product and being able to use appropriate product development techniques are crucial to the innovation process.

MAtEriALS SciEncEThis looks at how the properties of materials are exploited in different products and manufacturing processes, how to investigate these properties safely, and how science and technology are used in manufacturing to increase productivity.How? Students could test complex materials such as a metal, a biofuel or soap, alongside a textile, cardboard or bricks.Why? The results of these tests and investigations are used to make important decisions about product design, development and manufacturing.

ProDuction AnD ProcESSinG SyStEMSStudents compare various manufacturing processes and explore the role of advanced technology and control methodology in the manufacturing process, as well as learn how to contribute to the efficient and safe manufacture of a product.How? Students could, for example, for example, set up, calibrate and use tools and equipment to manufacture a simple product.Why? Manufacturers must maximise efficiency in the manufacturing process whilst maintaining quality in safe working environmentss.

MAnAGEMEnt oF ProDuction AnD ProcESSinG oPErAtionSThis explores organisational and management principles and looks at how to maximise plant efficiency using maintenance and problem-solving techniques.How? Students could, for example, use risk assessment and fault-finding techniques on plant or equipment.Why? Efficient production and process management that is integrated into the overall strategy of a business is fundamental to manufacturing success.

quALity in MAnuFActurinGStudents learn about the importance of quality in every aspect of a manufacturing business and the principles of total quality management, as well as how to monitor the quality of a product using appropriate techniques.How? Students could, for example, carry out a quality audit on a company, department or process and make recommendations to improve quality.Why? The emphasis placed upon quality by any manufacturing organisation can have a huge impact on its performance, reputation and profitability.

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Generic learning

As part of the generic learning, which is the same across all Advanced Diplomas, students will develop a number of transferable skills that are essential to their self-development. These include functional skills in maths, English and ICT as well as personal, learning and thinking skills. Students will also get the opportunity to do work experience as part of their generic learning.

FunctionAL SkiLLS (MAtHS, EnGLiSH AnD ict)

Functional skills give students the practical ability to use maths, English and ICT in everyday life, work and study. Advanced Diploma students have to develop and apply these skills in all the work they do.

Functional skills are separately-assessed, stand-alone qualifications that all students have to complete at level 2 to achieve their Advanced Diploma. However, students who have already completed these qualifications before starting their Diploma do not need to repeat them.

Functional skills are also incorporated into the principal learning. Advanced Diploma students in Manufacturing and Product Design will, for example:

• need to construct and interpret financial accounts and budgets

• write a product design specification.

Developing a good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills is essential to all students – even if they do not choose a career in manufacturing.

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PErSonAL, LEArninG AnD tHinkinG SkiLLS

Throughout their Diploma, students will develop six personal, learning and thinking skills:

• teamworking

• creativethinking

• independentenquiry

• self-management

• effectiveparticipation

• reflectivelearning.

These skills are not separately assessed, but are integrated into the assessment criteria for the principal learning and the extended project. They are vital skills in both life and work, and are embedded in the secondary curriculum.

Work ExPEriEncE

The Diploma gives students the opportunity to do at least 10 days’ work experience. They could, for example:

• workatabirthdaycardmanufacturerintheirmarketing department, analysing data and using business development tools to promote sales and profits

• workataportabletoolmanufacturer,covering a wide range of activities that involve analysing and reporting on the logistics of the supply chain

• workwithasoftfurnishingsmanufacturer,helpingthe quality team gather information and carrying out quality audits with a view to implementing ISO 9000.

Work experience is a great way for students to apply the knowledge and skills learnt on the course, and to further develop their personal, learning and thinking skills. It is one of the best ways to get insider experience, and may also help students develop project ideas for their course.

Work experience does not, however, have to be within the manufacturing or product design sector, as the skills taught on the course are used in many different businesses. In fact, students who take on work experience in other industries will become better aware of other career paths and develop a broader understanding of how their skills can be applied elsewhere.

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The extended project

As part of the Advanced Diploma, students will complete an extended project to demonstrate their ability to work independently. They are required to plan, prepare, develop and realise a project, and present the final outcome.

Students could either explore a subject in real depth or broaden the topic by drawing connections between different areas or subjects. Either way, they have to choose a subject that complements and develops the themes and topics related to their Diploma.

WHAt tyPES oF ProjEctS cAn tHEy Do?

The end result could be a written piece of work, either a report (with findings from an investigation or study) or a dissertation presenting an argument. Or it could be a practical piece of work, like a design, an artefact or a performance.

A Manufacturing and Product Design student could, for example:

• complete an industry challenge, such as the Formula One Technology Challenge, PrintIT! or the Food and Drink Schools Challenge, drawing on their own work experience

• solve a problem set during work experience, designing or evaluating a product

• carry out a business improvement exercise such as looking into how a production line could be improved.

HoW DoES tHE ProjEct coMPArE?

The extended project is a qualification in itself – equivalent to half an A level in size and A2 in level. It is also available outside the Diploma to A level and other students.

The project is worth a maximum of 60 UCAS points and has been welcomed by universities as a great preparation for students who want to go on to higher education.

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Additional and specialist learning

The additional and specialist learning lets students choose between a wide variety of optional courses. This helps them develop their individual interests, abilities and career aspirations.

tHiS couLD bE:

• a specialist subject to develop their particular manufacturing and product design interests further, like level 3 certificates in areas like food technology or process manufacturing

• a subject that would help them get on to a specific university course, like an AS or A level in art and design, maths, business studies or ICT

• a subject that reflects a student’s other interests and career ambitions, like a language or a creative subject like music.

There is a wide range of qualifications available, including A levels and BTECs. For a full list, see the National Database of Accredited Qualifications at www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk

HoW MAny cAn tHEy cHooSE?

Students can choose more than one subject, depending on the size of the qualifications they choose.

They would, for example, only be able to take one A level or one large specialist qualification. But if they choose to take a smaller qualification, like an AS level, they could take two or more.

WHAt About ExtrA quALiFicAtionS?

Students are also able to complete extra qualifications outside the Diploma. They could, for example, take another A level if they want to pursue a particular interest in addition to their Diploma.

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Where will it lead?

The Advanced Diploma is designed to develop a wide range of skills needed for work, further training or university. It can be a first step towards a career in the manufacturing and product design sector – or in a range of other sectors.

GoinG on to FurtHEr EDucAtion

The Advanced Diploma is a great foundation for students choosing to continue to further and higher education. Students could take up an Advanced Apprenticeship, or do a foundation degree in chemical technology, furniture design or food manufacturing management.

The Diploma could also lead to a wide range of undergraduate degrees in subjects such as textiles, printing and publishing, food manufacturing management, ceramics, process technology and management or manufacturing systems engineering – either full time or part time combined with a job.

GoinG into EMPLoyMEnt

There are plenty of opportunities for students going straight into employment. The Advanced Diploma could lead to work in areas such as process and maintenance operations as a laboratory assistant or quality control officer.

However, the majority of jobs require applicants to have completed further or higher education. Students who have completed a degree can head for a career in areas like process engineering, consumer research, management training, new product development and quality assurance.

PrEPArinG StuDEntS For tHE FuturE

Completing an Advanced Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design doesn’t mean that students have to choose a career or degree in the sector. Students may go on into an unrelated – or less related – area, like finance, French, economics or marketing.

Whichever path the student chooses, the Diploma provides them with skills that are relevant to the modern day workplace and degree-level study.

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“ the Diploma in

Manufacturing

and Product

Design will help

to address acute

and emerging

skills gaps in

our industry.

it will help to

shape recruitment

strategies that

support young

people’s

ambitions to

gain employment

and successful

careers in

a growing and

exciting industry.”

Sabine Holmes,

chemSkills Project Manager,

Humber/yorkshire

chemical Focus

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Want more information?

HoW to FinD out MorE

For more information about the Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design, go to: www.direct.gov.uk/diplomaswww.manufacturingdiploma.co.uk

For more information about:

• the new 14-19 curriculum, go to www.dcsf.gov.uk/14-19

• the structure of Diplomas and resources to support their delivery by schools and colleges, including illustrations of how students might progress from an Advanced Diploma course, go to www.qca.org.uk/diploma

• individual university and college statementsabout the Diploma, go to www.ucas.ac.uk/students/beforeyouapply/diplomas/14-19diplomas

• awarding body specifications:

• Edexcel – www.edexcel.com

HoW to DoWnLoAD tHiS LEAFLEt

To download this leaflet, go to:

• www.direct.gov.uk/diplomas

• www.teachernet.gov.uk/publications and use thesearch reference DCSF-00385-2009

HoW to orDEr MorE coPiES oF tHiS LEAFLEt

To order more copies of this leaflet:

• go to www.teachernet.gov.uk/publications

• call 0845 602 260

• textphone 0845 605 560

Make sure you quote the reference 00385-2009LEF-EN.

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