A presentation given by Clive Duggleby (General Manager, Tetricus Science Park) to Salisbury Cafe Scientifique, November 2012 See the Cafe Scientifique website for more information: http://cafescientifiquesalisbury.org.uk/2012/11/wiltshire-utc/

1. Gordon Aitken
A UTC for South Wiltshire – Update for Partners
A University Technical College for Wiltshire
Specialising in Science and Engineering
for the Defence Industries

2. Gordon Aitken
A UTC for South Wiltshire – Update for Partners
Reminder of the Key Features of UTCs
• 14-19 Academies delivering technical education
• Non-selective
• Large catchment areas support by transport strategy
• Driven by employers and universities
• 500 – 800 learners
• Combine specialism(s) with solid core curriculum
• Generally Engineering, Science or Technology
• Extended working day/year and compulsory enrichment
• Multiple outcomes; employment/Apprenticeship/HE
• Heavy practical/project-based element
• Likely to appeal to the able but potentially under-performing.

3. Gordon Aitken
A UTC for South Wiltshire – Update for Partners
Why Wiltshire needs a UTC
• Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering as
Local Enterprise Partnership growth sectors
• Substantial growth in opportunities for local
supply chain companies
• Significant growth in settled military families
• Persistent pockets of youth unemployment
and NEETs
• Persistent outflow of learners Year 7 & 12
• No local University and participation in HE
Sciences well below UK average (475 short)
• Engineering degrees 175 below UK average
• Local Engineering graduates especially likely to
leave Wiltshire/UK.

4. Gordon Aitken
A UTC for South Wiltshire – Update for Partners
Focus on South Wiltshire Learners
Sept 2014
Sept 2013 Engineering with Business,
Bristol Technology and Enterprise & Entrepreneurship
Engineering Academy

5. Gordon Aitken
A UTC for South Wiltshire – Update for Partners
Why we will focus on the Defence Industries
• Long historical connection with the Army – 43 Wessex
Brigade in Tidworth
• Underachievement by military children
• Significant expansion of military presence and
integration with the Super Garrison
• Highly innovative and successful defence contractors
with intermediate skills gaps and rapid growth profiles
• Significant expansion of the Porton Down Science Park
linked to an overarching City Deal initiative
• Progression opportunities at Uni of Southampton’s
world class Engineering and Science provision
• Relocation of the joint Defence Technical Training
College to Lyneham.

6. Gordon Aitken
A UTC for South Wiltshire – Update for Partners
Key Developments
• Strong support for the concept of a UTC and
evidence of demand from employers and the 43
Wessex Brigade
• Clear links to major developments (Porton Down
Science Park, Salisbury Vision and Military Civilian
Integration programme)
• Opportunity for specialist teaching centre at
Porton Down and confirmed expansion
• Buy-in from a University of Southampton’s
Engineering and Environment Faculty
• Consultation site set up for employers, potential
students and parents and residents
(http:/www.wiltshire-utc.co.uk)

7. Gordon Aitken
A UTC for South Wiltshire – Update for Partners
What South Wiltshire UTC will offer
• Reduced pressure on school capacity with an
entirely new 14-19 technical education option
• Access to specialist joint facilities at Porton
Down and at the University of Southampton
• Defence industries partners offering live
projects, specialist lecturers and access to
world class facilities
• Specialised post-16 Science and Engineering
pathways rooted in cutting-edge practices
• Progression to Advanced Apprenticeships, HE,
civilian engineering companies, Science Park
companies or the armed forces
• Strong mentoring programmes and focus on
leadership/employability.

8. Gordon Aitken
A UTC for South Wiltshire – Update for Partners
Timetable for a UTC
July 29 2012 Nov 16 2012 Jan/Feb 2013 Sept 2014
Announcement of Application Interview process Likely opening
Round 3 deadline (decision 28 Mar) date
• Name • Development grant (£300k)
• Specialism(s) • Consultations
• Education vision • Catchment area
• Curriculum model • Admissions criteria
• Evidence of demand • Detailed curriculum
• Financial modelling • Premises
• Possible location • Staffing & first
appointment
• Marketing & enrolment