The Island Engineering Centre (est 1990) was developed to meet the need for present and future high quality provision of engineering training on the Isle of Sheppey and the North Kent area to provide key engineering skills and associated Health and Safety training.
Originally based in Sheerness dockyard, the centre relocated in 1998 to our current base at Minster College.
The centre offers excellent workshop facilities including lathes, milling machines, drills, grinders, fitting benches and a variety of welding equipment. We also have a dedicated lecture area which is equipped with modern training aids including audio/video/DVD equipment, interactive whiteboard and desks and chairs in an area that will comfortably accomodate 25 to 30 students. We have access to an up to date copmuter suite with full internet access.
Our courses:-
All courses are conducted by experienced instructors, all of whom are qualified assessors and internal verifiers with long experience in the engineering and training industry. Our most popular course is Performing Engineering Operations. Successful students wil gain GNVQ levels 1 and 2 on this course.
Level 1 requires a minimum of 4 units including :-
Working safely in an engineering environment
Developing yourself and working with other people on engineering activities
Plus 2 options (Fitting using hand tools - Engineering machining and lots more)
Level 2 requires a minimum of 6 units to include: -
Working safely in an engineering environment
Developing yourself and working with other people on engineering activities
Using and communicating technical information
Plus 1 support unit
Plus 2 options (Fitting using hand tools - Machining engineering materials - Joining materials by welding - Cutting materials using oxy-fuel gas equipment and lots more)
Our examination board is the Engineering Marine Training Authority (EMTA). The EMTA set the standards for both levels.
Assessment methods :-
Practical and portfolio evidence.
Subject Expectations :-
Every student is expected to be a regular and punctual attendee Maintain a high standard of quality and accuracy Keep a portfolio up to date with regular entries Maintain a high standard of Health and Safety Work as part of our team
Allied Subjects :-
Key Skills - in Communication, IT, Application of Number Working with others and improving own learning and performance. These subjects offer opportunities for students to develop the nationally specified key skills. The development of key skills enriches the student programme of study. It will also allow them to gain acknowledged qualifications that are valued by employers and providers of further and higher education.
A very high percentage of students are successful in completing our course and gain a qualification they then continue into employment with local employers and the armed forces on the strength of the quality of the work they have produced during the training programme.
We can also offer courses tailored to suit your needs. If you would like more details or would like to discuss your requirements, please contact Mr Clive Watson at Minster College, Minster Road, Minster on Sea, Sheerness, Kent ME12 3JQ or phone (direct) 01795 879009, or email us at
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We continue to meet the industry's needs for high quality training. We look forward to meeting yours.
Additional Education Needs (AEN) 
A very high percentage of students are successful in completing our course and gain a qualification they then continue into employment with local employers and the armed forces on the strength of the quality of the work they have produced during the training programme.