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Explore training and skills development opportunities to build successful careers in areas from welding and fabrication to aeronautical engineering and beyond

With sustainability now at the top of the agenda and processes and technologies constantly changing, this is an exciting time to be involved in engineering at any level. Whether it's starting a new career or staying up to date with the latest industry trends as an experienced professional, training and upskilling are more important than ever.

We offer qualifications, programmes and skills solutions across sub-sectors from mechanical to nuclear engineering, all developed with the support of employers and industry experts, making sure that our learners have the skills and knowledge that employers and the sector itself need.

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Engineering futures through skills: From classroom to WorldSkills

We spoke to Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprentice Tom Sadler and judge Paul Bryant at the 2023 WorldSkills UK Metal Fabricator Competition at Wigan & Leigh College to hear how apprenticeships can support the development of world class skills.


Forging the talent of tomorrow

With new technologies constantly emerging, reforms to post-16 qualifications in England and the ongoing race to meet government net-zero targets, providers, learners and employers need to be prepared to adapt in order to succeed.

The impact of higher sustainability standards is being felt across every sector and Engineering is no exception. In our The Future is Green webinar, we explore the changes that we have made and continue to make to our qualifications in response to government net-zero targets and our own ESG goals. Across sub-sectors from electrical to railway engineering we know there will be new expectations so we're working with employers, providers and industry decision makers to help prepare learners for a greener engineering sector.

To learn more about our sustainable qualifications visit our Green Skills and Sustainability page.

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transport qual reforms thumbnailThe post-16 qualification landscape is changing in England. The DfE changes aim to more effectively support people to directly move onto high-skilled jobs, or through progression into good quality higher education courses. To learn more about these changes and the support available visit the Qualification reform in England.

You'll find key resources on:
  • how these changes may affect curriculum planning
  • types of qualifications to be funded

Explore the qualifications reforms

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Sector collaborations

We are dedicated to championing skills in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, and to developing qualifications and apprenticeships that support the industry with work-ready engineers. We work alongside many leading professional bodies, institutions and businesses and are proud members of EngineeringUK and MakeUK.

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Engineering skills: The present and Future

The Navigating the UK Skills Challenges podcast explores the role we all have to play in closing the UK skills gap. In this podcast we explore alongside Craig Smith, Managing Director at Gen2, how employers and training providers can embrace innovation and nurture talent to ensure this sector revolutionises our economy.

For further information about the material quoted in this episode visit Navigating the UK Skills Challenges Podcast.



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