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Siemens launches new top-up degree programme
Siemens has teamed up with Liverpool’s John Moores University to launch the top-up degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering. The Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) honours
degree will feature a range of academic models including two modules and a project that can be applied in the workplace. This will be further combined with Siemens-approved ‘PLC Programmer Certification’. It will be available to engineering professionals to upgrade their existing higher national certificates or diplomas HNC/HND level looking to gain new skills, experience and knowledge and study through to degree. Jason Phin, Training Solutions Business Manager at Siemens Digital Industries, said: “The manufacturing sector is an industry that requires a high percentage of specialised skills and there is a need to revitalise the workforce with digital and updated technology skill set. The programme is open to anyone with a relevant HNC/HND and we will also take into account recognition of prior learning (RPL) or accreditation of prior learning (APL).” Many apprentices and technical employees across SMEs and large-scale manufacturers are looking to upskill and the year-long top-up degree is a great option. In addition, the flexibility of the programme suits industry needs and minimises away from work. In its two modules the course will focus
on ‘Manufacturing Systems’ and ‘Industrial Management’ – fundamentals are key for building on a successful engineering career in manufacturing. The degree, which has been created according to
requirements of UK-SPEC, will accept applications in July for its first cohort in October 2022.
NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR UK MOTION CONTROL BUSINESS Elsewhere, Siemens has appointed Sarah Black- Smith (right) as General Manager of its Motion Control business in the UK. She takes on the role after a successful run as Head of Factory Operations at Siemens’ Congleton factory. The appointment further underlines Siemens’ commitment to strengthening gender equality across the organisation and its drive to increase the number of women in engineering. Ms Black-Smith’s career with Siemens spans almost 20 years. She was in a placement at Alstom Power when it was sold to Siemens in 2003; the company then sponsored her final year, taking her on as a young graduate joining as a Lean Implementer in Lincoln in 2004, progressing to Manufacturing Manager in 2010.
Urging businesses to move away from fossil fuels
Pinergy has welcomed the Irish Government’s latest announcement around the launch of a new €55 million ‘Green Transition’ fund – designed to help businesses plan for a sustainable future, moving away from fossil fuels and towards more sustainable, cost-effective alternatives. Pinergy is a smart energy provider of 100 per cent clean electricity. Jon Jerromes, Head of Sales, said: “This is a very welcome development by the Government and the European Union. We have been urging policymakers on the need to provide more financial help to businesses so they can install and use smart metering solutions, such as those provided by Pinergy, that will more effectively measure their energy usage and carbon emissions.”
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He continued: “We are now calling on all qualifying businesses to avail of this funding so they can put in place the necessary smart energy management tools, ensuring that what gets measured, gets managed for a greener, more sustainable and more resilient business environment. We hope that other businesses will come within the scope of this funding soon.” The Green Transition Fund is part of Ireland’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), which is funded by the European Union. It comprises two parts, ‘The Climate Planning Fund for Business’ and ‘The Enterprise Emissions Reduction Investment Fund’. Pinergy recently launched a new Measurement as a Service offering, giving businesses the ability
to measure the performance of their premises or buildings under various metrics. It said this highlights how most businesses in Ireland want to take positive action and play their part in a sustainable future. However, to date, many businesses have been struggling to achieve this as part of the energy transition.
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