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:

Level 2 Engineering Operative – ST0537 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 12-18 Months)
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Level 3 Engineering Fitter – ST0432 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 42 Months)
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Level 3 Engineering Technician – ST0457 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 42 Months)
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Level 3 Machining Technician – ST1305 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 42 Months)
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Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician – ST0154 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 36 Months)
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Level 3 Metal Fabricator – ST0607 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 42 Months)
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Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician – ST0841 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 42 Months)
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Level 4 Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician – ST0999 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 36 Months)
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Level 4 Process Leader – ST0695 (Typical Duration to Gateway: 24 Months)
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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.

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