Dramatic increase in uptake for Engineering Diploma

Engineering is becoming an increasingly popular career option for young people according to new figures that show a dramatic increase in numbers of 14-19 year olds studying for a new qualification. Developed with the support of Semta - the Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies - the Diploma in Engineering was launched in 2008 after extensive research into the current and future skills requirements of UK employers, and in its second year it has seen a 50 per cent increase in student numbers. Working alongside other Sector Skills Council’s, Semta worked