SIAS

It’s time for some #FridayFeedback! “Working in partnership with SIAS over the past 12 months has brought real benefits to Tiro, our employer customers and our learners. The SIAS model of providing end-to-end support and guidance to Tiro and our customers helps us to build strong relationships throughout our apprenticeship programmes, so that when the learners reach the end of their practical learning period they are as prepared and ready for EPA as they can be.” A huge thank you to Paul Masterman MBA, CertEd, Director of Apprenticeship Operations at Tiro, for all your support! #doingthingsdifferently Steve Smith

SIAS and CATCH announce another milestone in their partnership as CATCH becomes the second SIAS Approved Centre. SIAS, a leading Awarding Organisation for science, manufacturing, engineering and low carbon industries and CATCH, a leading apprenticeship and training provider in the Humber region, are delighted to announce that CATCH has officially become the second SIAS Approved Centre. This achievement, following closely after SIAS’s launch as a full Awarding Organisation in September, highlights both organisations' commitment to raising standards in training, qualification provision, and assessment within STEM industries. Steve Smith, Managing Director of SIAS, said: “We are thrilled that CATCH has become our second Approved Centre post our move to full AO status, and will be delivering our new suite of L2/3 regulated Qualifications in Process Industry Manufacturing. “This is a major milestone for both organisations and reflects our mutual dedication to delivering high standards in STEM training and qualification provision, aligned to labour market demand across what are key industries for the UK economy.” “CATCH’s approval follows a thorough review process that ensured they are fully equipped to deliver SIAS qualifications effectively. It also builds on a strategic partnership established in 2023 between SIAS and CATCH, to support apprenticeships and employers across the Humber region through provision of EPA services.” Eve McIntosh, Head of Outreach and Engagement at CATCH, shared: “We’re proud to be one of the first providers approved to deliver SIAS qualifications. This approval strengthens our relationship with SIAS and underscores our shared commitment to delivering high-quality, industry-relevant training that meets the evolving needs of the sector.” The partnership is effective immediately, marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter in apprenticeship and training excellence for the Humber region. #AwardingOrganisation #partnership #qualifications

SIAS awarded EPAO of the Year (SME) at FAB Awards 2024! We're delighted to announce that SIAS were crowned ‘EPAO of the Year (SME)’ at the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Awards 2024. These prestigious awards recognise the outstanding contributions that UK Awarding Organisations and EPAOs have made to the education and skills sector over the past year, and we were thrilled to be there alongside fellow industry colleagues. Steve Smith, Managing Director said; “I am immensely proud of the entire SIAS team for standing everyday behind our values, and their dedication to achieving our shared vision. This award is a recognition for, and a testament to, their commitment, hard work, and always moving forward mindset!” “I’d also like to say a huge thank you to all of our brilliant Provider and Employer partners, our wider stakeholders, and of course our learners, who are on this journey with us, you are all at the heart of everything we do, and this award is as much for you as it us for SIAS.” “This achievement recognises that we continue to keep our promises to deliver innovative, partnership-led solutions and real value, disrupting the traditional approach to EPA and Awarding.” “Congratulations to all of the other winners on the night, and to all the other EPAOs who were finalists in our category, we had a fantastic time celebrating what a great sector this is with you all.” Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/e3up6DMA #FABawards2024 #TeamSIAS #EPAO

FAB Conference and Awards 2024! SIAS were thrilled to be at day 1 of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Conference 2024 today. Our Managing Director Steve Smith was a panelist alongside Charlotte Bosworth, Donna Ford-Clarke and Allison Jay MBA CMgr FCMI, talking about the future of UK Skills and Further Education. We’re also very much looking forward to celebrating at this evening’s FAB Awards. It’s the second year in a row we’ve been shortlisted for EPAO of the Year (SME), a testament to the high bar we continue to set, the hard work and commitment of our SIAS people, and the positive impact we continue to deliver to Providers, Employers and Apprentices nationally. Good luck to all those shortlisted for an award! #FAB2024 #awarding #endpointassessment #awardingorganisation

We are thrilled to announce that SIAS are currently recruiting for freelance Internal Quality Assurers (IQA) with expertise in the following apprenticeship standards: ·      L3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician ·      L3 Engineering Fitter ·      L3 Metal Fabricator ·      L3 Machining Technician If you think this could be you, you’ll need to have an IQA qualification (or be willing to work towards one), with experience and knowledge of working in the relevant sector essential. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of very best Awarding Organisations that is transforming the industry. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards and ensuring quality in education and training, then we want to hear from you! For the full role specification and to express an interest please contact our Quality Manager, Gabriele Gregory. #recruiting #apprenticeships #joinus Steve Smith

Have you seen the qualifications we have available to SIAS Approved Centres? ·      SIAS Level 2 Certificate in the Fundamentals of Process Industry Manufacturing ·      SIAS Level 2 Award in Process Safety Awareness ·      SIAS Level 3 Award in Process Safety Operations ·      SIAS Level 3 Award in Process Safety Management At SIAS, we take an industry-first approach to designing qualifications. By working closely with employers, sector experts and regulatory bodies we ensure that our qualifications truly address the needs of each sector. Our focus is on developing rigorous, flexible qualifications that equip learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies essential for the evolving global STEM industries. We achieve this through a highly collaborative process, partnering with a diverse range of stakeholders and technical experts to guarantee that every qualification is current, relevant, valid and reliable. Over the coming months, we will be launching additional qualifications, further expanding our offerings across the technical science, engineering, manufacturing and low carbon sectors and will be providing regular updates on developments. If you want any further information or want to discuss how we could work with you to provide bespoke qualification solutions, please contact SIAS Head of Product & Assessment Deborah Hoggett - deborah.hoggett@siasuk.com Steve Smith

Less than one week to go until the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) Conference and Awards! The FAB Conference, Exhibition and Awards will be returning to the Marriott Hotel in Leicester on 25 and 26 November 2024, with the theme: Leading a Strong and Sustainable Assessment Sector. Our MD Steve Smith is delighted to be on the first panel session talking about the future of UK Skills and Further Education. We’ve also been shortlisted for EPAO of the Year (SME) and are very much looking forward to the celebration with fellow industry colleagues. Good luck to all those shortlisted for an award! If you’re at the event too and want to meet up, get in touch! Find out more about the event here – https://lnkd.in/ezG4TcpQ #awarding #endpointassessment #awardingorganisation

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We are excited to announce that three of our flagship Process Safety Management courses are now available as qualifications - accredited by SIAS! The qualifications, which are available now, are designed to support delegates and employers to understand the principles of Process Safety Management and how they apply to their organisation.

This time last week, we had the pleasure of attending the AELP Autumn Conference 2024 in Manchester, joined by over 250 industry colleagues. The event provided a platform for us to engage and discuss key challenges and opportunities shaping the skills and apprenticeships landscape. It was great to hear from Jacqui Smith, the new Skills Minister, who brought a refreshing tone to the conference. Her ambition to create a more straightforward, inclusive, and improved skills system was well received. Steve Smith, Managing Director of SIAS, said: “It was good to get a sense of positive engagement from the new Minister, she made it clear that there is a willingness to work with, not dictate to, the wider sector – that gave me encouragement, and I was also receptive to what I felt was overall a more ambitious mindset, aligned not to negativity, but instead to trying to create conditions for success for the sector, which is something I’ve been calling for – all of that was a good start! A vision for a more simplified and streamlined system is again something which all stakeholders could agree with.” “Whilst the defunding of L7 Apprenticeships has both pros and cons, it was good that at least there was some transparency on that issue, and it was very encouraging to hear a real commitment from the Minister to a deeper dive look at Functional Skills English and Maths. Addressing these persistent barriers to entry and exit for Apprenticeships could be a huge quick win, and deliver profound positive impact across the Apprenticeship landscape.” “However, despite many positives, I was left still somewhat frustrated at the continuing lack of detail and timelines around some crucial initiatives, such as Skills England, Foundation Apprenticeships, Levy Flex, and broader funding allocations. The longer these details remain uncertain, the greater the potential impact on employers, providers, awarding organisations, and—most importantly—learners. Clarity is everything!” “Finally I thought Andy Burnham spoke with immense passion and legitimacy around the real opportunity that a high quality devolution model, implemented well, could deliver to the skills sector, something which I feel could play a critical role in that simplification narrative, and empower a more agile set of solutions aligned to industry and regional labour markets.” “Thank you as well to everyone we had the pleasure of talking to on our stand…. lots of fruitful discussions that we’re following up now we’re back in the office.” If you're interested in learning more about how SIAS is partnering with Providers and STEM Employers to deliver outstanding outcomes reach out at partnerships@siasuk.com #AELPAC24 #AwardingOrganisation #Skills