Meeting Local Need, Addressing National Issues & Working on Your Behalf.
                       

NFEC provides support, advice and representation - on any issues that may impede your delivery of quality learning in Engineering and the related Technologies.  We also provide effective networking opportunities to share your ideas and benefit from colleagues in education and training - across a wide and diverse range of engineering, building and technology sectors.

 CONTACT US - on enquiries@nfec.org.uk 

or contact
ALAN GRAY directly ..... 
                  on
alangray@nfec.org.uk
 

Autumn 2010 meetings are being arranged.

Click on 'My Region' (top of screen) to get programmes, venue details and meeting notes

Bob Millington is the NFEC Director with responsibility for Regional  Liaison and Support, but Alan Gray and John Lockey will also be involved.  They will work with the Regions, to help you 'get the ball rolling'.  They can provide advice and guidance on agendas and will attend meetings where appropriate.  You can contact them on

 bob.millington@btinternet.com 

alangray@nfec.org.uk

john_lockey2@yahoo.co.uk 

 

NFEC Notices 

NFEC National Conferences

The Spring 2012  NFEC National Conference will take place on Thursday 31 May and Friday, 1 June.  The venue will again be the Holiday Inn, Coventry and once again prices will be held!   Register now to get your Early Bird rate.

Conference delegates: Click on the 'National Conferences' tab above left  to get all the details.  You can get the
full conference program and venue location, and
you can
book on line.

 

Conference Exhibitors - click here to reserve your exhibition space.

NFEC National Council

The Council will meet again on Friday 18 May, at the Engineering Council Offices, High Holborn, London.  Go to the Members Area above to get the 18 May Agenda and the Minutes of the 3 February meeting.

SETA Review of National Occupational Standards

This is a UK wide review of a range of NOS and N/SVQ qualification structures.  Click here to see which engineering areas are involved and how you can influence the outcomes.

Latest Register News

Click on In the News above to get the latest from the Engineering Council.

Revocation of the Further Education  Workforce Regulations

BIS has opened consultation, seeking views from all stakeholders on whether the current workforce regulations should be retained.  Click here for more details and to learn how you can influence the outcome.

New Apprenticeship Standards and Grants for SMEs

Skills Minister John Hayes has announced that Apprenticeships will last for a minimum of 12 months, guaranteeing improvements in training and workplace learning. The new standards will come into force for all age groups from August 2012, subject to consultation with providers and employers.  Read more.

National Training Awards

Nominations are open for the National Training Awards on the NAS website. The closing date for entries is midnight on Friday 25 May 2012.  Read more.

BTEC National Awards

Nominations for this year’s BTEC Awards need to be made by 5 April 2012. Use this  Edexcel website link for details http://www.edexcel.com/quals/BTEC/nba/Pages/default.aspx

IMI SkillAuto Competition

The IMI is currently looking for individuals to help judge and support the regional heats and national finals of the 2012 SkillAuto competition!   Interested?  Then click on In the News above and go to IMI for the details on how to get involved.

What future for the Diploma?

Recent announcements from Michael Gove on the value of ‘vocational’ qualifications in the School Performance Tables has led to speculation on the future of the Diploma.   Click here for more details.

SFA Funding Formula

The February 2012 update of the SFA funding formula for 2013/14 is now available. Click here for more details.

New motor vehicle vocational training programme for 14-16 year olds

The new IMI motor vehicle vocational training programme aimed at 14-16 year olds will be piloted from September 2012, for a period of two years.  Click on In the News above and go to IMI for details

 

 Current Directors of NFEC Ltd are:

Ray Kitchin, NFEC Chair - Curriculum Initiatives
Bob Clarke - Web Site Development & Maintenance  
Alan Gray - Business Operations
Warwick Hall - Progression to HE 
John Lockey - Post-19 and Industrial Development
Bob Millington - Regional & National Liaison

Please note that NFEC's address, for all paper correspondence, is:

NFEC Ltd, 1 Further Meadow, Writtle, Chelmsford.  CM1 3LE

      email alangray@nfec.org.uk
phone:  01245 421 393  mobile: 07704 155 609


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