Further and Higher Education
Learn about the wide range of Level 2, 3, 4 & 5 Educational Courses we offer to learners covering a variety of topics.
Further and Higher Education
Learn about the wide range of Level 3, 4 and 5 Educational Courses we offer to learners covering a variety of topics.
Overview of the courses
Further and Higher Education programmes are knowledge qualifications (academic programmes) that we run as part of our apprenticeship provision but also as stand-alone qualifications.
These are classroom-based programmes delivered from our site at Barnwood Point, Gloucester and run on a one-day-per-week basis. The timings of the programmes will vary depending on the course you are undertaking.
Overview of the courses
Further and Higher Education programmes are knowledge qualifications (academic programmes) that we run as part of our apprenticeship provision but also as stand-alone qualifications.
These are classroom-based programmes delivered from our site at Barnwood Point, Gloucester and run on a one-day-per-week basis. The timings of the programmes will vary depending on the course you are undertaking.
Assessment will take the form of either a series of assignments and/or exams, again depending on the program you are undertaking.
We currently offer knowledge qualifications at Level 3 (Further Education) and Level 4 and 5 (Higher Education). To apply for any of these courses, please use the link below.
Assessment will take the form of either a series of assignments and/or exams, again depending on the program you are undertaking.
We currently offer knowledge qualifications at Level 3 (Further Education) and Level 4 and 5 (Higher Education). To apply for any of these courses, please visit our Apprentice Application page.
Explore Our Course Offerings
Further Education (Level 2 - 4)
We deliver the following Standards, from Level 2 to 4:
More information coming soon.
Funding: £27,000.Duration: 3 years.
Typical jobs roles include:
- Aerospace inspection technician
- Nuclear inspection technician
- Quality compliance officer
- Quality control technician
- Technical support technician
Funding: £27,000.Duration: 3 years.
Typical jobs roles include:
- Centre Lathe Turner
- CNC Centre Lathe Turner
- CNC EDM Machinist Technician
- CNC Gear Cutter
- CNC Gear Cutter and Grinder
- CNC Horizontal Borer
- CNC Machinist
- CNC Machinist (Miller Turner or Grinder)
- CNC Machinist Programmer
- CNC Vertical Borer,
- Conventional Vertical Borer
- EDM Machinist Technician
- Gear Cutter
- Gear Cutter and Grinder,
- Horizontal Borer,
- Machining Technician Machinist
- Manual Machinist (Miller Turner or Grinder)
- Precision Engineer
Funding: £27,000.Duration: 3.5 years.
Typical jobs roles include:
- Field service maintenance technician
- Maintenance team member
- Maintenance technician
- Mechatronics maintenance technician
- Mechatronics technician
- Multi-skilled site maintenance technician
Funding: £21,000.Duration: 3 years.
Typical jobs roles include:
- Control and Systems Fitter
- Electrical Fitter, Electronics Fitter
- Instrumentation Fitter
- Mechanical Fitter
- Pipe Fitter
Funding: £27,000.Duration: 3 years.
Funding: £21,000.Duration: 3 years.
Typical jobs roles include:
- Costing Engineer
- Installation Engineer
- Manufacturing Procurement Engineer
- Manufacturing Production Engineer
- Manufacturing Quality Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Production Support Engineer
- Quality Engineer
- Test and Commissioning Engineer
Funding: £19,000.Duration: 3 years.
Typical jobs roles include:
- Installation Technician
- Process Technician
- Production Support Technician
- Senior Maintenance Technician
- Test and Commissioning Technician
Higher Education (Level 4 & 5)
We deliver the following Higher Education programmes:
2 Year Higher National Certificate (HNC) in General Engineering via one of our three different internal pathways developed specifically by GET – Mechanical, Electrical or Dual Skills.
- 2 Year Higher National Diploma (HND) in General Engineering via one of our three different internal pathways developed specifically by GET – Mechanical, Electrical or Dual Skills
3 Year Combined High National Certificate / Higher National Diploma (HNCD) in General Engineering via one of our three different internal pathways developed specifically by GET – Mechanical, Electrical or Dual Skills
Bridging Studies
This is a Mathematics course aimed at anyone who wishes to progress onto our Level 4 HNC and needs support with improving their level of Maths beforehand. For further information please e-mail apply@get-trained.org or fill in our contact form below.
Bridging Studies
This is a Mathematics course aimed at anyone who wishes to progress onto our Level 4 HNC and needs support with improving their level of Maths beforehand. For further information please e-mail info@get-trained.org or fill in our contact form below.
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