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TRAINING
ACCOLADE FOR MTC TRAINING
of the Year in the FE Week and AELP AAC Apprenticeship Awards 2023.
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TECHNOLOGY TRAINING LACKING FOR OVER HALF OF MANUFACTURERS
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ver half of manufacturing decision makers admit that their organisation is failing to invest in training
on the use of new technologies. This is according to research findings by Visual Components, polling respondents in the UK, US, Germany and France. To add to this concern, almost a third do not believe that the majority of their workforce are skilled in using automation and robotics in the manufacturing environment, reflecting the potential consequences of not prioritising training programmes. However, 71 per cent are at least fairly confident that their business has embraced Industry 4.0 concepts such as automation, artificial intelligence and real-time data, while 72 per cent believe their current solutions allow workers to be at the centre of the production process, suggesting a level of misplaced confidence among business leaders. The need to better utilise technology in the manufacturing environment is highlighted by the mistakes that are currently being made on the factory floor. As many as 24 per cent of decision makers cite low flexibility for different jobs with a robot, poor layout design (20 per cent) and a wrong focus point (16 per cent) as some of the key errors made.
Although Industry 5.0 practices are already being adopted in the industry, only 18 per cent of decision makers say they have a very good understanding of the concept, while only 29 per cent have made significant or good progress in their digital transformation roadmaps, which is critical for Industry 5.0 progress. Decision makers do believe however that automation and robotics is the most important to build or redesign the factories of the future, highlighting the importance of eradicating errors and increasing efficiency as new robots are incorporated.
“Many manufacturing organisations are failing to invest in the right technology and associated training to support employees. Simulation software can for example reduce the likelihood of mistakes when implementing robotics and/or automation, and will help build understanding of Industry 5.0 concepts as the factories of the future are designed and the Industry 4.0 era comes to an end,” says Mikko Urho, CEO at Visual Components. Although over eight-in-ten manufacturing organisations currently use simulation software or have plans to do so in the future, less than one-in-five state that it is easy-to- use for all employees, further highlighting the importance of choosing the right solution and integrating effective training for staff..
Visual Components
www.visualcomponents.com
18 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023 | INDUSTRIAL COMPLIANCE
MTC Training began delivering innovative apprenticeship programmes, including an ambitious calendar of enrichment activities, from its flagship state-of-the-art training centre on the MTC campus in Coventry in 2014. The business is creating the next generation of engineering innovators, helping to fill the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills gap and secure a sustainable future for the UK manufacturing sector. MTC Training has since upskilled more than 800 apprentices, expanding operations to include Oxfordshire Advanced Skills (OAS) in Abingdon in 2019. MTC Training also focuses on equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives to increase awareness and access to STEM careers and training, as well as supporting the continuous development of apprenticeship standards through its work with the Institute for Apprenticeships, Training and Education’s Trailblazer groups and the Department for Education.
The winners of the 19 award categories will be announced at the AAC
Apprenticeship Awards Gala Dinner on 14 March 2023 at the ICC in Birmingham, hosted by FE Week and AELP and delivered in partnership with City and Guilds.
The MTC
www.the-mtc.org
The specialist training provider fought off stiff competition to reach the final shortlist after the sixth annual awards received a record breaking 375 entries. The accolade recognises MTC Training as a UK leader in high-quality manufacturing and engineering skills delivery, and a provider that goes above and beyond for its apprentices, advocates for developing apprenticeships in the sector, and embraces widening participation.
TC Training is one of two national finalists competing to be named Engineering and Manufacturing Training Provider
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