Subdued celebration

Posted on 23 Aug 2010 by The Manufacturer

The first cohort of students to take Advanced Diplomas in Engineering graduated on Friday August 20 but accolades have been modest as doubt hangs over the diploma's future.

Launched in September 2008 the Advanced Diploma in engineering aimed to provide a rigorous programme of study with strong guidance on how to apply STEM skills to modern engineering challenges. The Diploma qualification is available in a number of different subject areas and of the 594 teenagers to form the first tranche of Diploma students…

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