Get started in a career in manufacturing. Take a look at the options:

What are your funding options

Take a look at the Government Guide to student finance

Explore some of the alternative funding options

The best places to study

Explore the ranking of UK universities for a range of key subjects leading to a career in manufacturing.

Earn while you learn.

Get your foot in the door at a top company. Use hands-on learning to achieve qualifications, practical experience, and degrees.

Get your career going

The official government website providing the latest news and information on apprenticeships and schemes.

Technical Qualifications

City & Guilds Technical Qualifications for 14-19-year-olds give learners the skills they need to succeed in their chosen career path.

Vocational Qualifications explained

What are they, why choose them, what types are available and why choose this route to University level study?

What are the new T Levels?

The new two year Level 3 technical qualifications, equivalent to A levels, that lead to a specific occupation. For 16 - 19 year olds who want to focus on developing skills, and knowledge of a specific occupation or job sector.

What are T levels?

The first T Levels will be introduced in September 2020 with full roll-out intended from September 2023. Engineering and manufacturing will be included after 2021.