UCS College Group has officially been approved as a SIAS Approved Centre, marking a major milestone in the collaborative mission to accelerate skills development across Somerset’s rapidly emerging battery manufacturing and advanced engineering sectors. This approval follows the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between SIAS and UCS College Group – a partnership established to shape, design and deliver innovative, industry-focused qualifications that meet the evolving demands of the region’s economy.
Together, SIAS and UCS College Group will co-develop and deliver modern, modular regulated qualifications specifically designed to meet the urgent skills needs of the UK’s fast-growing battery manufacturing and energy storage sectors.
Andy Berry CBE, CEO of UCS College Group, said: “This partnership with SIAS demonstrates our commitment to shaping a future-focused curriculum that meets the evolving needs of Somerset’s industries. Together, we’re building qualifications that will support the next generation of skilled workers and position Somerset at the forefront of advanced manufacturing.”
Steve Smith, Managing Director of SIAS, added: “Formalising our partnership with UCS College Group through the MoU, and now approving them as a SIAS Approved Centre, is a powerful step forward. SIAS exists to deliver bold, meaningful change and this collaboration is a prime example of that mission in action.
“We are developing industry-driven, nationally scalable qualifications that directly address workforce needs, supporting employers, learners, communities and long-term economic growth. UCS College Group’s ambition and values strongly align with our own, and we are excited to move forward together as we shape the future of STEM and sustainable technologies.”
By equipping learners with the competencies needed for next-generation battery production, automation, and advanced engineering environments, this partnership will help establish Somerset as a national centre of excellence for battery sector innovation.
For more information about SIAS qualifications and awarding services, please contact partnerships@siasuk.com.
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