Other Items on Skills Development from the SPRA Archives
Guide for the Provision of Polymer Education and Training in the UK
Cogent Sector Skills Council publishes a Polymer Education and Training Guide based on a report and database prepared by SPRA. Dec 2010
New National Occupational Standards for the Polymer Processing Sector
Cogent Sector Skills Council rewrite the National Occupational Standards for the Polymer Processing sector. Dec 2009
SPRA Council discusses Skills Development with Cogent Sector Skills Council
SPRA Council met with staff from Cogent Sector Skills Council to discuss skills development in the polymer sector in Scotland. Dec 2008
Skills Development to maintain Competitiveness
Charlie Geddes gave his views on the skills development required to maintain competitiveness in the polymer sector. Sept 2008
National Skills Academy for Process Industries
The impact on the Scottish polymer sector of the establishment of the new National Skills Academy for Process Industries in England Dec 2006
Workshop on Skills Needs Assessment
A report on a workshop to present the aims of the recent Skills Needs Assessment exercise undertaken by Cogent SSC. June 2006
Establishment of Cogent Skills Sector Council
The establishment of Cogent Sector Skills Council, an employer led organisation responsible for skills development in the polymer sector. April 2005
Funding for Modern Apprenticeships for the Polymer Sector
East Kilbride Group Training Association secured funding for a Modern Apprenticeship scheme for the polymer sector. June 2004
Plans for Modern Apprenticeships for the Polymer Sector
East Kilbride Group Training Association outlined plans for a Modern Apprenticeship scheme for the polymer sector. June 2004
Sector Skills Councils to replace National Training Organisations
The Government announced plans for the formation of Sector Skills Councils to replace National Training Organisations. March 2002
SPRA and Polymer NTO secure funding for a Workforce Development Plan
Polymer NTO, in partnership with the SPRA, has been awarded a contract from the Scottish Executive to produce a Workforce Development Plan for the polymer industry in Scotland. March 2002
