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The Future is here

In 2019 the first Institutes of Technology (IoT) were selected through a government-led competition and 12 were awarded – the WEIoT was one of these.

The West of England Institute of Technology (WEIoT) is a consortium of education providers and key employers across the West of England. It has been led by Weston College and includes the University of the West of England, Bath College, Gloucestershire College, and Yeovil College.

In September 2024 we added City of Bristol College & South Gloucestershire & Stroud College to our existing network including a network of key local employers, including; GKN Aerospace, Airbus, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Trust, St Monica Trust, Jisc, io Academy, National Composites Centre (NCC), North Somerset Council, Leonardo, Rolls Royce and Cloud Clvr.

Despite the challenges faced by the pandemic the WEIoT thrived, demonstrating how working collaboratively as education partners and with industry to meet the skills need of today and those in the everchanging landscape of technical education, is a must if we are to bridge the skills gap.

Since 2019 a further 9 IoT’s have been added across the country taking the total number to 21, which means more collaboration and more expert industry input to develop our future workforce.

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AEROSPACE ENGINEER DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP

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MANUFACTURING FOR ENGLAND HNC/D (HTQ)

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AEROSPACE ENGINEER DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP

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MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING FOR ENGLAND HNC (HTQ)

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Future-Proof Classrooms

communal room at WEIOT, includes chairs and sofas
A classrooom with computers around the edge and desks in the middle, decked in WEIOT orange
WEIOT logo on the side of a classroom
Virtaul classroom at WEIOT.
Communal area at WEIOT with table and chairs decked out in WEIOT orange and black
Communal area at WEIOT with table and chairs decked out in WEIOT orange and black, also a tv is on the wall
Computers in a computing classroom at WEIOT.

The WEIoT will possess incredible new facilities, that support you across a range of industries, such as:

  • State of the art cyber support
  • Brand new welding facility
  • World-class health care provision
  • A virtual learning suite
  • Access to employers’ premises to access cutting edge technology and develop new skills
  • A dedicated workspace for IoT learners to work in.
a man standing infront of a virtaul classroom in WEIOTs virtaul classroom
Kitty receiving award

Kitty

Fashion Design, Extended Diploma

Kitty started in A Levels but discovered her true passion was for fashion. Over the past two years, she excelled in pattern cutting, garment construction, and fashion communication, earning a Distinction in her Final Major Project. 

With a blend of technical skill and creativity, Kitty is a standout talent. She’s currently taking a gap year to gain experience before continuing her studies at university, where she’ll undoubtedly continue to push boundaries in the industry.

Employers We Work With

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Kitty receiving award

Kitty

Fashion Design, Extended Diploma

Kitty started in A Levels but discovered her true passion was for fashion. Over the past two years, she excelled in pattern cutting, garment construction, and fashion communication, earning a Distinction in her Final Major Project. 

With a blend of technical skill and creativity, Kitty is a standout talent. She’s currently taking a gap year to gain experience before continuing her studies at university, where she’ll undoubtedly continue to push boundaries in the industry.