UTC Swindon's presentation to the Influence Conference, May 2014. Presented by Paul Holmes of Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells.

1. UTC Swindon
Specialist Engineering College for 14 to 19 year olds
Influence - Swindon Business Conference 2014
Paul Holmes –
Director - UTC Swindon,
Automation/Mechanical Engineering Manager
Johnson Matthey Fuel Cells
Opening September 2014

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3. Welcome from
Angela Barker-Dench
Principal UTC Swindon
Took on the role on 16th September 2013 and
will lead the college during its set-up year and as
it welcomes its first intake of students in
September 2014.
Angela has an engineering background and
experience of technical and vocational
education.

4. UTC -UNIVERSITY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
• A college for students aged 14 to 19 which specialises in
technical studies and is sponsored by a university and a leading
employer.
• 45 with more planned, supported by all three main political
parties. Brainchild of Lord Baker – Baker Dearing Trust (BDT)
• It offers full time courses, which combine practical and academic
studies.
• Employers are involved from the start in shaping the
curriculum.

5. Lead Education Sponsor
Part of Johnson Matthey PLC
World Leader Environmental
Emissions Control
Lead Employer Sponsor

6. • £10 Million Capital cost.
• 20 mile Radius.
• Planned opening 2014.
• 150 per year group - 600 total.
• 60+ partner companies.
• Engineering (Technology/Innovation).
• Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
• State of the Art Premises.
• Heart of Swindon – ease of access.
• Careful re-use of historic engineering
heritage buildings..

7. What it will include
• Working Day 8:30-5:00
• Business Dress – feels like work
• Longer study year
• National curriculum
• 5 years effective education
including 2 years vocational
• Curriculum designed by local
employers – teaching through
employer projects
• All forms of engineering

8. • 68 Supporting Partners – The most impressive
partner list of any UTC.
• Will provide Learning through real world
projects, with the skills, engineering companies
require.
• Partners will offer projects, time, experience,
learning and support.
• Already established a wide range of partner
companies to demonstrate the breadth of
engineering careers available.
Employer partners at

9. Our Partner Network

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11. Email: info@utcswindon.co.uk
www.utcswindon.co.uk/
www.facebook.com/UTCSwindon
www.linkedin.com/company/utc-swindon
Opening September 2014
Enrolling students now
Recruiting now
Recruiting Employer Partner companies now