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    Laboratory Technician (Level 3) Level 3
    Laboratory Technician (Level 3) A Level 3 apprenticeship for laboratory technician roles across pharma, Learn more →
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    Science Manufacturing Technician (Level 3) A Level 3 apprenticeship for manufacturing and process technician roles Learn more →
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    MACHINING & CNC

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    2-Axis CNC Turning Programming (X & Z) Beginners - Fanuc Control 2 days 4-Axis CNC Turning Programming (X,Z,Y,C) Intermediate - Fanuc Control 1 day CNC Milling Operator/Setter Course - Fanuc Control 2 days CNC Turning (Lathe) Operator/Setter Course - Fanuc Control 2 days CNC Turning (Lathe) Operator/Setter Course - Siemens Control 2 days Combined Manual Milling and Turning 4 days GD & T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) 1 day Manual Milling 3 days Manual Milling AUEC2 5 weeks Manual Turning 3 days Manual Turning AUEC2 5 weeks NVQ Level 3 Machining 12+ months
    MECHANICAL & MAINTENANCE

    9 courses

    Hand Fitting 5 weeks Intermediate Hydraulics...coming soon in 2027 ! 2 days Mechanical 5 weeks Mechanical Awareness 2 to 4 days Mechanical Maintenance for Productive Operatives 2 days NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance 12+ months NVQ Level 3 Mechanical 12+ months Pneumatics & Hydraulics 3 days Root Cause Analysis and 8D Problem Solving 1 day
    NVQ LEVEL 3

    8 courses

    18th Edition: IET Wiring Regulations Course 3 days NVQ Level 3 Design 12+ months NVQ Level 3 Electrical & Electronics Engineering 12+ months NVQ Level 3 Engineering Maintenance 12+ months NVQ Level 3 Engineering Technical Support 12+ months NVQ Level 3 Fabrication and Welding 12+ months NVQ Level 3 Machining 12+ months NVQ Level 3 Mechanical 12+ months
    APPRENTICE PRACTICAL UNITS

    7 courses

    Electrical Installation 5 weeks Electrical Maintenance 5 weeks Hand Fitting 5 weeks Manual Milling AUEC2 5 weeks Manual Turning AUEC2 5 weeks Mechanical 5 weeks Welding 5 weeks
    ELECTRICAL

    7 courses

    18th Edition: IET Wiring Regulations Course 3 days Electrical Awareness 3 days Electrical Installation 5 weeks Electrical Maintenance 3 days Electrical Maintenance 5 weeks Electrical Safe Isolation half day NVQ Level 3 Electrical & Electronics Engineering 12+ months
    WELDING & FABRICATION

    7 courses

    MAG Welding (Metal Active Gas) 3 days NVQ Level 3 Fabrication and Welding 12+ months Oxy Fuel Cutting (Burning) 1 day Oxy Fuel Cutting (Burning) - Refresher up to 4 hours Stick Welding 2 to 3 days TIG Welding (Tungsten Inert Gas) 3 days Welding 5 weeks
    BUSINESS, LEADERSHIP & IMPROVEMENT

    5 courses

    BIT (Business Improvement Techniques) 3 to 4 days Command & Leadership Course...coming soon in 2027 ! 2 days Group Coaching and Mentoring 2 to 3 hours Group Team Leader Training 2 or 3 days Root Cause Analysis and 8D Problem Solving 1 day
    HEALTH & SAFETY

    5 courses

    Abrasive Wheels Theory 2 hours Group Abrasive Wheels 1 day Group Manual Handling half day IOSH Managing Safely 2 to 3 days IOSH Working Safely 1 day
    DESIGN & TECHNICAL

    4 courses

    Beginners AutoCAD 3 days BTec Level 3 in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering 2 years (1 day a week) NVQ Level 3 Design 12+ months NVQ Level 3 Engineering Technical Support 12+ months
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    An HNC is a nationally recognised Level 4 qualification. Earn while you learn, upskill your workforce and progress to degree-level study.

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    HNC in Engineering for England Level 4
    HNC in Engineering for England An HNC for those moving into technical, process or design Learn more →
    HNC in Manufacturing Engineering for England Level 4
    HNC in Manufacturing Engineering for England An HNC for those progressing into production or design engineering, Learn more →
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