Basic training in London

[mikeinbim]

Hi, I'm new here, and was wondering if I could get some help from some professionals. I am extremely interested in getting into engineering. I've realised that a major way to get into the field is through apprenticeships. However, I am not able to get a permit that would allow me to be an apprentice. Therefore, what are some of the institutions that teach from having absolutely zero hours experience, to being a fully qualified, licenced engineer? I've highlighted London for a series of personal reasons, but if there are any other institutions, please alert me to them.
Thanks

[mikeinbim]

that is something I looked at, but its expensive, and I would need to take out a large loan. So are there any facilities that do training? Does LRTT train without prior experience?

[Genghis the Engineer]

Welcome to the aerospace industry.

All training in this industry, whether you go into aircraft or spacecraft, engineering or operations, civil or military is...


(a) Bloody tough
(b) Bloody expensive.

The military route allows you to pay in years of your life rather than money, but that's about it.

Sorry, but that's just how it is.

G

[Sonic Bam]

LRTT - yes, they do. Speak to them directly.

[mikeinbim]

Thanks. I know its going to be expensive, but I've decided I need to bite the bullet and get that loan, and be tied down to it for a few years :ugh: And I'll try sending LRTT an email or giving a call next week.
I was wondering though, is getting an engineering degree from Kingston, City University, etc, overkill for being a maintenance engineer?

[spannersatcx]

you could also try AST (http://www.airservicetraining.co.uk/):ok:
A degree will serve no purpose towards getting a maintenance Licence.

[mikeinbim]

That's what I thought also. As long a shot as it is, does anyone know of any engineers in Barbados that I can maybe email or call for some advice?

[mikeinbim]

Is anyone aware of any apprenticeships which are open to non-EU persons?