IMechE aims to boost number of engineering technicians
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has partnered with awarding body EAL to boost the number of centres offering Institution approved engineering technician training schemes.
Students undertaking one of the approved schemes will have the assurance that the scheme meets the exacting standards set by the IMechE, and will also benefit from a streamlined process to becoming a professionally recognised Engineering Technician.
IMechE chief executive Stephen Tetlow, said: "Current estimates suggest that the UK needs to double the pipeline of new recruits into engineering by 2020 to avoid a severe skills shortage.
"Boosting the number of skilled engineering technicians in the UK is crucial to a successful manufacturing sector, and a successful UK economy. We want this partnership to encourage more people to pursue engineering technician training schemes."
