EAL latest news and updates – June 2025

Welcome! Here are the latest updates from in and around EAL for June 2025. Dive in and see what’s happening.

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New resources available on ACE360

We’re excited to share that the resources for the L3 Compressed Air and Vacuum Technician and all versions of L4 Lead Engineering Maintenance Technician are now available on ACE360!  

If you have any questions or need further assistance with this standard or others from EAL for end-point assessment, please feel free to contact our friendly Regional Development Managers or Customer Success Executives. 

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Supporting our customers in the West Yorkshire Region

Samantha Ashman and Ellie Scott hit the road for a mini college tour, excited to support our wonderful FE customers during one of the busiest times of the year.

Their first stop was Leeds City College – Printworks Campus, kicking off the day with coffee and delightful conversation. “It was a real pleasure to meet Clayton Scott, the new Head of Engineering," said Ellie. "A big thank you to staff for the invite, and for sharing their invaluable insights."

Next up was Leeds College of Building, where our dream team dropped off the new EAL curriculum planning brochure, before making their final stop at Wakefield College – Castleford Campus.

It’s always a joy to connect with our customers, and to witness the fantastic work happening in engineering and building services in the region. If you’d like to catch up with the Customer Success team, our lines are always open and we’d love to drop by for a cuppa!

How T Level students are helping plug the skills gap and adding real value at Lyndhurst Precision

Lancashire-based engineering firm Lyndhurst Precision was struggling to recruit new staff during a busy period. After partnering with their local college, they brought on their first cohort of T Level students. Since then, the students have played an essential role in the team, taking on real-world tasks such as maintenance work, fixing electrical components, milling, turning, fabrication and fitting.

“If each company in the industry took on just one student, we could all benefit,” says Technical Manager Andy Wilding. “I’d recommend taking on T Level students to any business – you can’t go wrong.”

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Diversify your future workforce #INWED2025

Are you struggling to recruit skilled, diverse talent for your team? Hosting T Level industry placements could be the solution.

This International Women in Engineering Day, our partner charity Enginuity took a look at how three engineering and manufacturing businesses are successfully using T Level industry placements to build skilled, diverse teams.

These 45-day placements give students the chance to apply technical skills in real-world settings – and help businesses like yours grow and diversify their future workforce.

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Enginuity Skills Awards 2025 – just days to go!

We are so looking forward to the Skills Awards 2025, and there are only a few days to go until the event takes place at Park Plaza London Riverbank.

Each year, the Enginuity Skills Awards celebrates the teams and individuals who inspire and empower the next generation of talent in the engineering and manufacturing sector, fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and collaboration. We are proud to sponsor two award categories at this year’s Enginuity Skills Awards: T Level Student (with Eduqas) and Training Provider Skills Champion.

We would like to wish all those nominated the best of luck - find more news at the Enginuity Skills Awards 2025 site.

Enginuity Skills Awards 2025

Catch up on the Steph on Skills podcast

Catch up on the latest episodes of Steph on Skills: Powered by Enginuity, the podcast from our partner charity Enginuity. Hear from inspiring guests like EAL apprentice Kirbi Taylor, Enginuity’s Poppy Bramford, and Logan Perez-Grey, a welding apprentice making waves — all in conversation with Steph McGovern. Tune in now:

Steph on Skills: Powered by Enginuity

T Levels employer support fund (ESF)

The employer support fund for T Level industry placements is a great way to develop young talent while boosting people and productivity in the workplace. The deadline for claims is fast approaching – read our news article to find out more.

T Levels employer support fund

EAL apprentice wins national title at SPARKS Female Skills Competition 2025

We marked International Women in Engineering Day 2025 by celebrating the success of one of our very own learners, who scooped a top prize at the prestigious SPARKS Female Skills Competition.

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EAL qualification review - June 2025

You’re invited to take part in our latest qualification review survey – check out the news story for more details and how you can contribute.

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EAL and UKBIC collaborate to launch ground-breaking battery manufacturing qualification

The Level 2 Award in Battery Manufacturing, developed by EAL in collaboration with UKBIC, aims to support thousands to upskill into roles within the fast-expanding battery sector. Find out more and see what happened at the launch event earlier this month.

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