Thethi, Anmoal, Dhadyalla, Gunwant, McGordon, Andrew and Amor-Segan, Mark (2013) Experiences with the Technical Accreditation Scheme (TAS) 'teaching the trainee'. In: EDULEARN 13 5th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies, Barcelona, Spain, 1-3 Jul 2013. Published in: EDULEARN13 Proceedings pp. 5162-5169. ISBN 9788461638222. ISSN 2340-1117.

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Abstract

There is a gap in hybrid vehicle, automotive electrical / electronic and embedded systems expertise in the UK. There is a demand for new and different skills than those traditionally associated with the automotive industry. Traditional models of taught undergraduate programmes with relatively narrow disciplines are deficient as the automotive industry’s need is at the boundaries and overlap of traditional disciplines. Recently-qualified engineering graduates need additional specialist training to make a significant input in such areas. Until recently, addressing this gap remained a significant challenge to automotive companies in the UK.

The Technical Accreditation Scheme (TAS) launched in 2010 by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) in partnership with leading UK Universities provides the platform to deliver high impact, relevant, specialised, state-of-the-art solutions to bridge this gap. Success lies in the integration of personal experience and knowledge of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) with relevant theory ensuring both academic outcomes and real-world needs for usable skills are addressed. This is done with the backdrop of a number of challenges ranging from the experience and background of cohorts, understanding the level of pre-requisite learning required and balancing the teaching versus training paradigm. Nevertheless, there has been universal positive feedback from participants and sponsors for the TAS modules delivered by WMG at the University of Warwick.

The success of the scheme has led to it being opened up to the UK manufacturing and engineering supply chain employers through the Advanced Skills Accreditation Scheme (ASAS). In addition, make a significant long term impact means providing access to non-traditional disciplines earlier through schools and colleges. The WMG Academy for Young Engineers at the University of Warwick will achieve this through a new state-of-the-art school providing young people interested in engineering access to realising their ambitions.

Item Type:	Conference Item (Paper)
Subjects:	T Technology > TL Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics
Divisions:	Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > WMG (Formerly the Warwick Manufacturing Group)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Automobiles -- Design and construction, Automobile engineers -- Training of
Journal or Publication Title:	EDULEARN13 Proceedings
Publisher:	IATED
ISBN:	9788461638222
ISSN:	2340-1117
Official Date:	2013
Dates:	Date Event 2013 Published
Page Range:	pp. 5162-5169
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Conference Paper Type:	Paper
Title of Event:	EDULEARN 13 5th International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies
Type of Event:	Conference
Location of Event:	Barcelona, Spain
Date(s) of Event:	1-3 Jul 2013
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