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Interested in joining the ECITB Scholarship Programme?

Please complete the short form below, and we’ll contact you when opportunities open in your area.

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What ECITB Scholarships are available?

There are a range of disciplines to choose from, delivered by our network of training providers across the UK.

Below you will find a breakdown of the allocated providers by region, along with details of the scholarship opportunities available. We encourage you to explore their websites and reach out to providers directly to find out more information regarding their application process.

ECITB scholarship pathways starting Autumn 2026:

South Wales

South West

South East

Cumbria

Central Belt of Scotland

North East Scotland

North East England

Humber Region

London & Thames Valley Region

ECITB scholarship pathways already in progress (launched Autumn 2025):

  • North West, Birkenhead: The Engineering College | Level 2 Pipefitting 
  • Humberside, Stallingborough: CATCH | Level 2 Pipefitting
  • East Anglia, Lowestoft: East Coast College | Level 2 Mechanical
  • South West, Somerton: Train4All | Level 2 Welding
  • South Wales, Haverfordwest: Pembrokeshire College  | Level 2 Fabrication & Welding
  • North West, Lilyhall, Cumbria: Lakes College | Level 2 Fabrication & Welding and Level 2 Mechanical
  • North East, Tees Valley: Hartlepool College | Level 2 Pipefitting
  • East of England, Norwich: Reagit |  Level 2 Pipefitting
  • South West, Bridgwater: Bridgwater & Taunton College | Level 2 Pipefitting
  • North East Scotland, Aberdeen: North East Scotland College (NESCol) | Multi-disciplined Level 3 (SCQF level 7)  Electrical / Instrument Control | Multi-disciplined Level 3 (SCQF level 7)  Mechanical / Electrical
  • Scotland Central Belt, Falkirk: Forth Valley College | Level 5 SCQF Mechanical | Level 5 SCQF Fabrication & Welding

ECITB Scholarship disciplines

Pipefitting workers on site. Find out more about doing a pipe fitter course or pipe fitter training with the ECITB on a pipe fitting coursePipefitting
Mechanical joint integrity training (MJI) - Man In A White Hard Had Working On Mechanical JointsMechanical
Welding training and welding qualifications can help people like this Person In PPE Welding In A Dark RoomWelding
Scholars laughingFabrication
Woman Undertaking Electrical TestingElectrical / Instrument & Controls
Plating Metal Plating Joins - plating in engineering industry is a critical skillPlating

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Pipefitting

Pipefitting workers on site. Find out more about doing a pipe fitter course or pipe fitter training with the ECITB on a pipe fitting course

Pipefitting

Pipefitters are responsible for the positioning, assembly, fabrication, maintenance and repairs of piping systems.

In 2025, pipefitting is being delivered within scholarship pathways at:

CATCH (Stallingborough) – catchuk.org

The Engineering College (Birkenhead) – ECITB Scholarship Pipefitting | The Engineering College

Hartlepool College (Tees Valley) – Hartlepool College of Further Education

Bridgewater & Taunton College (Bridgewater) – Bridgwater & Taunton College

Reagit (Norwich) – reagit.co.uk 

Mechanical

Mechanical joint integrity training (MJI) - Man In A White Hard Had Working On Mechanical Joints

Mechanical

Mechanical Maintenance Technicians are responsible for the fault diagnosis, routine servicing, repair and maintenance of complex plant, machinery and associated components and on occasions to install machinery used within their areas.

In 2025, the Mechanical Scholarship pathway is being delivered at:

East Coast College (Lowestoft) – East Coast College 

Forth Valley College (Falkirk) – ECITB Scholarship – Mechanical | Forth Valley College

Lakes College (Workington) – Course – Lakes College

NESCol (Aberdeen) – Engineering: Energy Technician Pathway – North East Scotland College

Welding

Welding training and welding qualifications can help people like this Person In PPE Welding In A Dark Room

Welding

Welders in the engineering construction industry are responsible for the joining together of metal, or sometimes thermoplastic, components and assemblies in either pipe or plate form.

In 2025, welding is being delivered within the Scholarship pathways at:

Train4All (Sommerton, South West) – ECITB Welding Scholarship – Train4All – Independent Construction Training

Forth Valley College (Falkirk) – ECITB Scholarship – Course Details | Forth Valley College

Lakes College (Workington) – Course – Lakes College

Pembrokeshire College (South Wales), ECITB Scholarship Programme – Pembrokeshire College

Fabrication

Scholars laughing

Fabrication

Good fabric maintenance helps maintain asset integrity. This discipline involves surface preparation, blast cleaning, spraying, painting and thermal insulation.

In 2025, fabrication is being delivered within the scholarship pathways at:

Forth Valley College (Falkirk) – ECITB Scholarship – Course Details | Forth Valley College

Lakes College (Workington) – Course – Lakes College

Pembrokeshire College (South Wales), ECITB Scholarship Programme – Pembrokeshire College

Electrical / Instrument & Controls

Woman Undertaking Electrical Testing

Electrical / Instrument & Controls

Electrical Technicians install, test, inspect and diagnose faults in electrical systems and the associated cabling and equipment.

Instrument & Controls Technicians assemble, install, remove and replace components, disassemble, test functionality and operability, maintain and repair instrumentation systems.

In 2025, electrical / instrument & control pathways are being delivered at:

NESCol (Aberdeen) – Engineering: Energy Technician Pathway – North East Scotland College

Plating

Plating Metal Plating Joins - plating in engineering industry is a critical skill

Plating

From producing structural steelwork for bridges to dismantling storage tanks, platers work on projects across the engineering construction industry.

 

What do our scholars think about the programme?

Hear more from scholars past and present about their experiences of the ECITB Scholarship programme and their ambitions for a career in engineering construction.

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ECITB Scholars from Forth Valley College

Hannah Gibb At Work With Altrad Sparrows

Hannah Gibb

Read Hannah's story
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Patrick Grannon

Scott Urquhart

Scott Urquhart

Read Scott's story
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Oliver Freebury-Mills

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Scholars from Richmond College

What do ECITB Scholarships involve?

 

  • Industrial skills and knowledge training for 3-5 days a week
  • Online content – ECITB Digital Passport, clean energy technologies and behavioural-based safety
  • ECITB Pre-Employment Programme which includes:
  • CCNSG Safety Passport
  • Working safely with hand tools, power tools and equipment
  • Manual handling
  • Low risk confined space
  • Working at height
  • Abrasive wheels (handheld and bench mounted)

 

  • Regular meetings with employers looking for new talent
  • Work placements with engineering construction employers

Are you an employer looking for more information on ECITB Scholarships?

Engaging with the ECITB Scholarship programme provides an excellent opportunity to identify talent, get to know the learners and potentially recruit a driven individual who has had the requisite training to be either fast-tracked into an apprenticeship or recruited as a direct site hire.

Learn more on how employers can get involved in ECITB's new entrant programmes

Are you a training provider looking to deliver ECITB Scholarships?

The tender process for the 2026 intake of scholars across England and Scotland and Wales is now closed.

To find out more on future tenders to deliver our programmes email info@ecitb.org.uk

 

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