SIAS is pleased to welcome Middlesbrough College to its growing network of Approved Centres, with the college set to deliver the SIAS Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering and Manufacturing.

The partnership creates a new opportunity for learners in the region to access a high-quality technical pathway into engineering and manufacturing, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to progress into industry.

The SIAS Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering and Manufacturing has been developed to give learners an introduction to the sector while providing meaningful opportunities to build practical skills and gain an understanding of the workplace.

Steve Smith, Managing Director at SIAS, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Middlesbrough College as a SIAS Approved Centre. Engineering and manufacturing are fundamental to the UK economy, and creating strong pathways into these sectors is essential. Working with ambitious providers such as Middlesbrough College allows us to take these opportunities directly to learners and continue to make a meaningful difference through technical education. We’re looking forward to working with Middlesbrough College and seeing the opportunities this creates for learners across the region.”

Mark Hall, Associate Director of Apprenticeships – Construction & Engineering, at Middlesbrough College said: “We are delighted to become a SIAS Approved Centre. As a college at the heart of one of the UK’s most important industrial regions, we’re committed to providing learners with the skills that employers so desperately need.

“This partnership strengthens our pathways into engineering and manufacturing careers, helping more people develop the skills required to progress into apprenticeship, employment and further training, while supporting the future workforce needs of our region.”

The partnership reflects SIAS’s commitment to working collaboratively with education providers and industry to develop and deliver qualifications that respond to the changing needs of the workforce.

For further information about SIAS Assessment solutions or becoming a SIAS Approved Centre, please contact partnerships@siasuk.com