City & Guilds does not set a minimum
requirement for entry to this qualification.
The apprenticeship framework suggests
the following:
Employers would be interested in
candidates that:
Are keen and motivated to work in an
engineering environment
Are willing to undertake a course of
training both on-the-job and off-the-
job and apply this learning in the
workplace
Have previous work experience or
employment in the sector
Have completed a 14 to 19 Diploma in
Engineering or Manufacturing
Have completed a Young
Apprenticeship in Engineering or
other related area
Have GCSEs in English, Maths and
Science
Have completed tests in basic
numeracy, literacy and
communication skills and have spatial
awareness
As a guide, the Engineering
Manufacturing framework for this
qualification is suitable for applicants who
have five GCSEs grades C and above in
English, Maths and Science.