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.Â
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.Â
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:
Level 2 Engineering Operative – ST0537 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 12-18 Months)
Click for full Product Information Sheet
Level 3 Engineering Fitter – ST0432 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 42 Months)
Click full Product Information Sheet
Level 3 Engineering Technician – ST0457 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 42 Months)
Click for full Product Information Sheet
Level 3 Machining Technician – ST1305 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 42 Months)
Click for full Product Information Sheet
Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician – ST0154 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 36 Months)
Click for full Product Information Sheet
Level 3 Metal Fabricator – ST0607 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 42 Months)
Click for full Product Information Sheet
Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician – ST0841 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 42 Months)
Click for full Product Information Sheet
Level 4 Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician – ST0999 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 36 Months)
Click for full Product Information Sheet
Level 4 Process Leader – ST0695 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 24 Months)
Click for full Product Information Sheet
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] or fill in our contact form below.
Need Extra Help?
If you are interested in Further and Higher Education and want to know more, please do get in touch with us via our contact form below.
*PLEASE NOTE* – By submitting you consent to our Privacy Policy.
Latest Further and Higher Education news
Read the latest articles about GET, our apprentices/learners and their respective employers.
