Engineering & Advanced Manufacturing

With over 60 years of experience in developing and delivering high-quality engineering training programs, from Level 2 qualifications through to degree-level apprenticeships. This is the area we are most renowned for, and our expertise ensures exceptional standards across all our courses. From electrical and mechanical maintenance to welding and fabrication, we tailor our programs to meet your specific needs while working together to train the engineers of the future. Our apprenticeships are designed to develop skilled professionals in engineering and manufacturing, and our structured pathway ensures apprentices gain the technical expertise, hands-on experience, and qualifications needed to excel in modern engineering and manufacturing industries. In addition to our apprenticeships, we also offer engineering courses commercially, providing businesses with flexible training solutions to upskill existing staff.


  • Milling Block (AUEC2-014)

    MONDAY, MAY 18 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out the milling operations on horizontal, vertical or universal milling machines.

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  • Wire & Test Block (AUEC2-010)

    MONDAY, MAY 18 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to: Use and terminate a range of cables, such as single and multicore cables, screened cables, fire resistant and armoured cables.

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  • Mechanical Maintenance Block (AUEC2-006)

    MONDAY, JUNE 1 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to Prepare for the maintenance activities by obtaining all necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how they intend to carry out the required maintenance activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use.

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  • Wire & Test Block (AUEC2-010)

    MONDAY, JUNE 1 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to: Use and terminate a range of cables, such as single and multicore cables, screened cables, fire resistant and armoured cables.

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  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 (City and Guilds 2382-22)

    MONDAY, JUNE 8 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This City & Guilds 2382-22 – 18th Edition Course is essential for anyone who works or is involved with electrical installations, especially those who work within the domestic and commercial markets.

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  • PLCs Block (AUEC2-011)

    MONDAY, JUNE 8 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to: Prepare for the programmable controller wiring and testing activities by obtaining all the necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how you intend to carry out the activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use.

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  • Electrical Maintenance Block (AUEC2-009)

    MONDAY, JUNE 29 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare for the electrical maintenance activities by obtaining all necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how they intend to carry out the required maintenance activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use.

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  • Fitting Block (AUEC2-005)

    MONDAY, JUNE 29 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to: Prepare for the hand fitting activities by obtaining all the necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how they intend to carry out the required fitting activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use.

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  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 (City and Guilds 2382-22)

    MONDAY, JULY 13 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This City & Guilds 2382-22 – 18th Edition Course is essential for anyone who works or is involved with electrical installations, especially those who work within the domestic and commercial markets.

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  • Milling Block (AUEC2-014)

    MONDAY, JULY 20 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out the milling operations on horizontal, vertical or universal milling machines.

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  • Turning Block (AUEC2-013)

    MONDAY, JULY 20 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out turning operations on machines such as centre lathes, capstan or turret lathes, automatic or other specific turning machines.

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  • Fitting Block (AUEC2-005)

    MONDAY, AUGUST 3 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to: Prepare for the hand fitting activities by obtaining all the necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how they intend to carry out the required fitting activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use.

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  • Mechanical Maintenance Block (AUEC2-006)

    MONDAY, AUGUST 3 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to Prepare for the maintenance activities by obtaining all necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how they intend to carry out the required maintenance activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use.

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  • Wire & Test Block (AUEC2-010)

    MONDAY, AUGUST 3 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to: Use and terminate a range of cables, such as single and multicore cables, screened cables, fire resistant and armoured cables.

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  • Electrical Maintenance Block (AUEC2-009)

    MONDAY, APRIL 13 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to prepare for the electrical maintenance activities by obtaining all necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how they intend to carry out the required maintenance activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use.

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  • Mechanical Maintenance Block (AUEC2-006)

    MONDAY, APRIL 13 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to Prepare for the maintenance activities by obtaining all necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how they intend to carry out the required maintenance activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use.

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  • PLCs Block (AUEC2-011)

    MONDAY, APRIL 13 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to: Prepare for the programmable controller wiring and testing activities by obtaining all the necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how you intend to carry out the activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use.

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  • Turning Block (AUEC2-013)

    MONDAY, APRIL 13 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out turning operations on machines such as centre lathes, capstan or turret lathes, automatic or other specific turning machines.

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  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 (City and Guilds 2382-22)

    MONDAY, APRIL 27 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This City & Guilds 2382-22 – 18th Edition Course is essential for anyone who works or is involved with electrical installations, especially those who work within the domestic and commercial markets.

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  • Turning Block (AUEC2-013)

    TUESDAY, MARCH 10 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out turning operations on machines such as centre lathes, capstan or turret lathes, automatic or other specific turning machines.

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  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671 (City and Guilds 2382-22)

    MONDAY, MARCH 16 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This City & Guilds 2382-22 – 18th Edition Course is essential for anyone who works or is involved with electrical installations, especially those who work within the domestic and commercial markets.

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  • Sheet Metal Block (AUEC2-022)

    MONDAY, MARCH 16 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to: Cover a broad range of basic sheet (up to and including 3 mm) metalworking competences that will prepare them for entry into the engineering or manufacturing sectors, creating a progression between education and employment, or that will provide a basis for the development of additional skills and occupational competences in the working environment.

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  • Fitting Block (AUEC2-005)

    MONDAY, MARCH 2 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to: Prepare for the hand fitting activities by obtaining all the necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how they intend to carry out the required fitting activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use.

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  • Mechanical Maintenance Block (AUEC2-006)

    MONDAY, MARCH 2 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to Prepare for the maintenance activities by obtaining all necessary information, documentation, tools and equipment required, and to plan how they intend to carry out the required maintenance activities and the sequence of operations they intend to use.

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  • Wire & Test Block (AUEC2-010)

    MONDAY, MARCH 2 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to: Use and terminate a range of cables, such as single and multicore cables, screened cables, fire resistant and armoured cables.

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  • Milling Block (AUEC2-014)

    TUESDAY, MARCH 10 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit identifies the training and development required in order that the learner can demonstrate that they are competent in being able to carry out the milling operations on horizontal, vertical or universal milling machines.

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  • Engineering Fitter – information for employers

    LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

    The Apprenticeship includes multiple specialist pathways, with a focus on Electrical or Mechanical.

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  • Plate Welder – information for employers

    LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

    Our Level 3 Apprenticeship offers apprentices training on MMA, TIG and MAG welding processes and plate work.

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  • Welder – information for employers

    LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

    Our Welder Apprenticeship offers employers the flexibility to choose  MIG, TIG or MMA.

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  • General Engineering and Manufacturing Operative – information for employers

    LEVEL 2 FOUNDATION APPRENTICESHIP

    The Level 2 Foundation Apprenticeships are designed to help young people get started in engineering and are only available for young people aged 16 to 21.

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  • Machining Technician – information for employers

    LEVEL 3 APPRENTICESHIP

    The Apprenticeship includes multiple specialist pathways, with a focus on Milling or Turning, enabling your apprentice to develop the skills most relevant to your organisation’s needs.

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