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Computer Numerical Control Operation: Training

Monday 24 October 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Andrew Selous asked about access to training in computer numerical control operation in education.
  • The Minister responded that the government is investing in programmes to support digital skills for learners of all ages.
  • The Minister mentioned that there are over 140 providers offering level 3 engineering technician apprenticeships with CNC content.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Andrew Selous Con
Education Science & Technology
Context

There is a need for greater access to education in the field of computer numerical control operation. The speaker mentions that there are engineering businesses in his constituency seeking these professionals.

Question

Whether he is taking steps with Cabinet colleagues to ensure greater access in education to training in computer numerical control operation.

Answer from Andrea Jenkyns

We are investing in programmes that support science, technology and digital skills so that learners of all ages—including my young son—are equipped to fulfil careers in the likes of computer numerical control operation. We are delivering on that objective through our skills reform programme, which is putting employers at the heart of our skills system.

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Not addressed: The specific ask about steps being taken with Cabinet colleagues was not directly addressed.

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Q2 Andrew Selous Con
Education Employment Business & Trade
Context

There is a need for around 1 million more engineers, including computer numerical control operators who can earn £50,000. Engineering businesses are in dire need of these professionals.

Question

We need around 1 million more engineers in this country, and among those we need computer numerical control operators, who can earn around £50,000 on the shopfloor. I have engineering businesses in my constituency that are desperate for them. Can we please get on top of ensuring that we have a talent pipeline so that people are well paid and those engineering businesses can flourish?

Answer from Andrea Jenkyns

I understand that things are uncertain, as my hon. Friend's two colleges are merging at the moment, but the level 3 engineering technician apprenticeships provide CNC content and there are more than 140 providers of that training, including three with national coverage. I would also like to look at our T-levels to ensure that we have some of that content in there too.

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Not addressed: The specific ask about getting on top of ensuring a talent pipeline was not directly addressed.

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