Latest news and updates from EAL - September 2024

Funding confirmed by IfATE for EAL Level 2 qualifications launching in 2025

We’ve received confirmation from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) that funding will be available for a group of Level 2 qualifications developed by EAL when they go live for registrations in August/September 2025:

Ref	Title	Funding status	Funding offer(s)
610/4559/7	EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Fabrication and Welding (Diploma)	Approved	16 to 19, Local Flexibility and Level 2 Legal Entitlement
610/4558/5	EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Electrical Engineering (Diploma)	Approved	16 to 19, Local Flexibility and Level 2 Legal Entitlement
610/4562/7	EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Mechanical Maintenance (Diploma)	Approved	16 to 19, Local Flexibility and Level 2 Legal Entitlement
610/4557/3	EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Technical Support (Diploma)	Approved	16 to 19, Local Flexibility and Level 2 Legal Entitlement
610/4561/5	EAL Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Machining (Diploma)	Approved	16 to 19, Local Flexibility and Level 2 Legal Entitlement

Please visit our 'Qualification reform in England' webpage regarding the funding for England's Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.

Qualification reform in England

EAL Engineering & Manufacturing Team GoToStage Channel goes live

The EAL Engineering & Manufacturing Team is pleased to announce the EAL Engineering GoToStage channel is now live! Watch live streams and recorded content from our series of webinars on apprenticeships, end-point assessment (EPA), and qualifications.  

There’s more being added regularly, so visit the channel to keep up-to-date and watch now. 

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Upcoming event: T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction

As you have seen in the news, IfATE has awarded the second generation of T Levels to the collaboration of WJEC and EAL. On Tuesday, 22 October 2024 we will be hosting a webinar to share information with T Level centres, and answer any questions. 

Register now

Upcoming event: EAL Engineering & BSE Network Event - Darlington College

The Engineering Team is co-hosting an event with BSE Network at Darlington College on Thursday, 10 October 2024. There’ll be sector updates from EAL and BSE teams, as well as Q&A with the experts.  

Connect with other professionals and expand your industry knowledge. Stick around for the networking session and have a great time. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. 

Thank you to our sponsors, Matrix TSL | Engineering Education Training Equipment.

Register now

Upcoming event: Reforms webinars 

As centres prepare for the delivery of Level 2 and Level 3 reform products, Technical Advisors for Engineering & Manufacturing are lending a helping hand. 

Throughout the academic year, we will be hosting a series of webinars designed to familiarise you with the content and delivery. 

The first webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, 15 October, 2024, at 12:30 PM. It will be hosted on the GoTo webinar platform. Further details, including registration information, will be available on our dedicated reforms page. 

For further information, please contact Samantha Ashman, Lead Technical Advisor: [email protected].

Qualification reform in England