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
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