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.


  • Safe Isolation

    WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 2026 | 1:00 PM

    This course is designed to help engineers know the correct procedure to perform a safe isolation by following guidance from the BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

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  • CNC Turning (Training 2000 appreciation award)

    MONDAY, JUNE 29 2026 | 8:00 AM

    This unit covers CNC turning

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  • Electrical Maintenance Short Course (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 Short Course (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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  • PLCs Short Course (AUEC2-011)

    TUESDAY, JULY 7 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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  • 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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  • Abrasive Wheels

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 2026 | 8:30 AM

    This half day course is designed to help engineers know the correct methods when handling Abrasive Wheels. This will include handling, maintaining, checking for hazards and the correct methods of removing and re-installing Abrasive Wheels.

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  • Safe Isolation

    WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 2026 | 1:00 PM

    This course is designed to help engineers know the correct procedure to perform a safe isolation by following guidance from the BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

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  • Electronics Short Course (AUEC2-016)

    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: Carry out the assembly of a range of electronic components such as resistors (fixed and variable), capacitors (fixed and variable), diodes, transistors and other semiconductor devices, integrated circuits (analogue and digital), miniature transformers, switches, indicators, wire links and a range of connectors, spacers and brackets to form various types of circuits.

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  • Fitting Short Course (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 Short Course (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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  • Milling Short Course (AUEC2-014)

    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 carry out the milling operations on horizontal, vertical or universal milling machines.

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  • Turning Short Course (AUEC2-013)

    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 carry out turning operations on machines such as centre lathes, capstan or turret lathes, automatic or other specific turning machines.

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  • Wire & Test Short Course (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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  • Milling Short Course (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 Short Course (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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  • Abrasive Wheels

    WEDNESDAY, MAY 27 2026 | 8:30 AM

    This half day course is designed to help engineers know the correct methods when handling Abrasive Wheels. This will include handling, maintaining, checking for hazards and the correct methods of removing and re-installing Abrasive Wheels.

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  • Electronics Short Course (AUEC2-016)

    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: Carry out the assembly of a range of electronic components such as resistors (fixed and variable), capacitors (fixed and variable), diodes, transistors and other semiconductor devices, integrated circuits (analogue and digital), miniature transformers, switches, indicators, wire links and a range of connectors, spacers and brackets to form various types of circuits.

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  • Mechanical Maintenance Short Course (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 Short Course (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 Short Course (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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  • 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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  • 3D Printing Essentials

    MONDAY, MAY 11 2026 | 9:00 AM

    This course introduces the core principles of 3D printing and additive manufacturing, enabling the design and manufacture of parts using modern digital production techniques. Unlike traditional subtractive manufacturing, which cuts away material, additive manufacturing builds objects layer by layer. This allows for greater design freedom, reduced waste, and faster prototyping. These technologies are increasingly used across industries inc engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive & product design

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  • 3D Printing Essentials (Evening Course)

    THURSDAY, MAY 14 2026 | 4:00 PM

    This course introduces the core principles of 3D printing and additive manufacturing, enabling the design and manufacture of parts using modern digital production techniques. Unlike traditional subtractive manufacturing, which cuts away material, additive manufacturing builds objects layer by layer. This allows for greater design freedom, reduced waste, and faster prototyping. These technologies are increasingly used across industries inc engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, automotive & product design

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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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