Enhancing Skills

Manufacturing a world class future...

Benefits

People are at the heart of every business, their performance has a direct impact on productivity and profitability.  Effective learning can help people reach their full potential and significantly increase businesses' ability to compete successfully in the ever changing global market place.  Improved skills levels will enhance the competitive position of UK manufacturing enabling the sector to move forward and tackle new challenges.

All Skills Academy programmes are developed directly with employers, ensuring their needs within the sector.  The use of world-leading training techniques also ensures the maximum return on investment and the best solution for UK plc.

The benefits to employers

All our programmes incorporate advanced learning techniques that are proven to improve understanding and retention.  You can therefore expect faster results within your business leading to a greater sustained impact on both productivity and profitability.

The benefits to individuals

Training programmes designed by us are designed to help you to build a valuable portfolio of relevant skills which will be recognised by any employer throughout your career.  All our programmes fit into career progression pathways enabling you to map your exact requirements throughout your career.  The use of passports will also enable you to actively manage your skills and progression routes.

The benefits to providers

Working within the Skills Academy network enables providers to discover first-hand what manufacturing employers need and gives them the support to provide it.  The network facilitates the sharing of good practice and provides access to high-quality training materials, along with development for trainers and assessors.

Validation by the Skills Academy identifies organisations as first-class providers of skills training for manufacturing employers and demonstrates their commitment to the highest standards. Providers who are validated will have a competitive edge over their peers, with the potential to open up greater business opportunities.