Carlisle College has a huge investment in the future of Apprenticeships in Engineering in the Cumbria region.

We’ve historically had a very strong engineering provision, working alongside many leading employers to produce high quality Engineers from Level 2 to HND.

Over the last 12 months we've been working with industry to ensure we're providing the local training solution needed to develop engineering skills in Carlisle and its surroundings.

In Cumbria:

We're pleased to announce, as a consequence, we've invested in our facilities, recruited industry experienced tutors and developed new programmes to provide a Level 3 Metal Fabricator apprenticeship standard and a Level 2 Engineering Operative apprenticeship, with the units engineering employers told us they valued within their business.

As Carlisle College has recently celebrated their 70th anniversary, there is a long, proud history of helping students gain valuable skills and knowledge to enter their industry of choice, and we are looking to the next 70 years to help future students kickstart their career in engineering through our new apprenticeship programmes. Apprenticeships are vital for the long-term success of so many businesses in Cumbria, and Carlisle College is committed to work alongside industry to train and support the skilled workforce of tomorrow.

Over the last year the college has utilised funding from the Local Skills Improvement Fund, as well as our own capital investment, to ensure learners have access to the latest technology and equipment in line with industry standards.

In Cumbria:

Working with local suppliers we have consciously future proofed our equipment to exceed current standards; ensuring we’re prepared to train the highest standard of engineering professionals in an ever-evolving industry.  Coupled with our brand-new programmes, we will continue to deliver our industry valued Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeships, whilst maintaining our extensive workshop of machinery with a history spanning decades.

Based in the heart of Carlisle, we're excited to grow our offering to our community who have supported us for decades.

To discuss engineering apprenticeships for your business, or to organise your bespoke tour of engineering workshop email our apprenticeship team on apprenticeships@carlisle.ac.uk.