Latest news from EAL - March 2024

Explore EAL's new website

You might have noticed that our website has a new look! The new website marks a key milestone for EAL. It will serve as a dynamic digital platform and hub where customers, colleagues, partners, and stakeholders can engage with our services, explore our offerings, and stay updated on the latest news and developments.  It's been a huge team effort, and we hope you find it easier to find the information you need.

Explore our new website

Are you interested in becoming a Development Consultant or a Subject Matter Expert for EAL?

Development Consultants and Subject Matter Experts play a pivotal role, supporting EAL to keep current qualifications relevant with industry practices and helping us create new qualifications, assessments and EPAs.

Typical tasks may include drafting content, producing assessments, reviewing and amending material, and ensuring content and assessments are fit for purpose and meet any regulatory requirements.

Coming from a range of different backgrounds, you may be working in the industry, college or within a training provider. We are specifically interested if you have knowledge in the following areas:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Fabrication and Welding 
• Space Engineering
• Battery Manufacturing
• Aerospace Engineering

This is an associate opportunity with flexible contracts, at a time that works for you. All development work undertaken will be paid.

For further details, please contact our Technical Advisor, Jonathan Porter: [email protected].

Notice of withdrawal

This is the notification of the withdrawal of EAL as the EPAO for the Watchmaker standard ST0395. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact [email protected].

Guidance on the new Smarter Booking process for QW BSE Level 3 External Assessment

We have designed a more streamlined and enhanced booking process for learners registered on the QW EAL BSE Level 3 Qualification. We aim to provide comprehensive insights, guidance, and resources to both learners and educators navigating this pivotal stage in their educational journey.

Check out our blog with PPT guidance documents and a step-by-step video detailing the new process.

Find out more

Skills for Wales - Building Services Engineering Event

We are also running a Skills for Wales - Building Services Engineering Event, in partnership with City & Guilds and Qualifications Wales.

The event will be held at Qualifications Wales in Newport on May 2nd, 2024, from 9:30 am to 3:45 pm. During this in-person event, we will share the latest updates from Qualifications Wales and EAL.

Register now