1. NFEC regional update from EAL Adrian Lewis External Verifier

2. Latest engineering and manufacturing qualifications from EAL Level 1 Award in Introductory Manual Metal Arc Welding Skills (QCF Level 1 Award in Introductory Metal Inert Gas Welding Skills (QCF) Level 1 Award in Introductory Oxy – Acetylene Welding Skills (QCF) Level 1 Award in Introductory Thermal and Plasma Cutting Skills (QCF) Level 1 Award in Introductory Tungsten Inert Gas Welding Skills (QCF) Level 1 Award in Introductory Welding Skills (QCF) Level 3 Diploma in Casting Technology (QCF)

3. New gateway to industry qualifications Designed to help Centres engage new learners and maximise alternative funding and income streams. offer roll-on roll-off programmes that prepare learners for progression to higher level qualifications create links with your local Jobcentre Plus branch, allowing them to refer potential learners to you position your Centre as a key provider of skills needed by local industry support people who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs).

4. New gateway to industry qualifications at Level 1 Gateway to building services … Level 1 Award in Building Services Engineering (QCF) Level 1 Certificate in Building Services Engineering (QCF) Level 1 Diploma in Building Services Engineering Multi- Skilled Operations (QCF) Gateway to engineering … Level 1 Award in Engineering & Manufacture (QCF) Level 1 Award In Introductory Brazing and Soldering Skills (QCF) Level 1 Diploma in Engineering & Manufacture (QCF) Special offer - all registrations on any size of Level 1 qualification between 1 September 2012 and 31 October 2012 will receive a 25% discount.

5. New gateway to industry qualifications at Level 2 Gateway to plumbing … EAL Level 2 Award in Plumbing Technical Studies (QCF) EAL Level 2 Certificate in Plumbing Technical Studies (QCF) EAL Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Technical Studies (QCF) Gateway to electrical … EAL Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation (Buildings and Structures) (QCF) Gateway to engineering … Level 2 Certificate in Preparation for Working in the Engineering Manufacturing Industry (QCF)

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