The benefits

The Diploma in Manufacturing and Product Design (MPD) brings together the world of work and education giving young people the opportunity to develop specific manufacturing skills and knowledge.

It offers a range of benefits for schools and colleges including a new learning experience for young people and the opportunity to work closely with employers.

Through forming local partnerships, schools, colleges and employers are working together to deliver this new qualification, which focuses on the important role the different manufacturing sectors play.

Students following the Diploma in MPD are offered a learning experience which mixes theory and practice, giving them the chance to learn in different settings. This approach to studying prepares young people for the working world and helps them to make informed career choices.