Thought Leadership

We are leading a review of relevant National Occupational Standards and welcome your input.

We look at engineering and focus attention on the amazing achievements of women engineers, it's important to acknowledge the additional challenges women still face within the sector.

During National Inclusion Week we are all being encouraged to think about what we can do to be more inclusive. In the current climate we are having more virtual meetings, so how do we give everyone the opportunity to perform at their very best? Here are some tips to help you drive inclusivity and make a difference to the people you work with.

Robotics in engineering can be traced back to the first use of automation in the early (3rd) Industrial Revolution. But now individual machines are connected to systems that make decisions about the production process in real-time, it’s clear that Industry 4.0 is rapidly changing the manufacturing and engineering industry.

The vehicle of the future will no longer function solely as a mode of transportation. Car usage behaviour, electrification, sharing, autonomy and connectivity are all ...

The ambition for this innovation is evident in its name. How else is Engineering Talent being developed in line with Industry 4.0?

Revealing thoughts: Technicians and innovation: Establishing the workforce of tomorrow

These are exciting times for the rail industry. Vast infrastructure investment is set to take place over the coming years ...

Fundamental to delivering significant educational reforms, EAL’s collaboration with City & Guilds combines the strength of two market-leading awarding organisations for ...

Heard the one about how coal mines could solve renewable energy’s biggest challenge?

The snapshots make essential reading for training providers and employers alike

Mark history. Make history. Be there at the most prestigious awards in engineering.

“The EAL award has revolutionised the fire alarm qualification process, giving companies much more choice with regards to their training.”

NOS provide a definitive skills infrastructure for occupations and careers within their related fields.

Start rates for apprenticeships have fallen by 20% since 2017 and SMEs often struggle ...

Henrik Von Scheel, known as the ‘father of industry 4.0’, developed Germany’s digital agenda