A set of new qualifications have been devised to help plug a skills gap in medical technology.
Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQs) are designed to support people in the West Midlands to enter in-demand jobs - including work on AI-enabled health devices such as wearable technology, imaging or diagnostic tools.
The new qualifications are expected to be be taught by colleges, private training providers and universities.
They have been developed in a partnership between West Midlands Combined Authority, Skills England and education firm Pearson, as well as employers.
The Association of British HealthTech Industries estimated an extra 70,000 jobs would be needed by 2035 to meet demand across the sector, alongside 75,000 replacements for those leaving the workforce.
