Institute of Technology (IoT)
TECHNICAL. SKILLS. WORK
Welcome to the Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology (L&CIoT) at Preston College, providing today’s technical education for tomorrow’s careers.
What is the Institute of Technology (IoT)?
Preston College is proud to announce our membership with the Institute of Technology (IoT), which is a national network of partnerships located across the UK between local colleges, universities and leading employers.
IoTs deliver the very best in higher technical education providing outstanding skills-based training across multiple technical industries. Working in collaboration with partner colleges, universities and employers across the region, the Lancashire and Cumbria IoT is strategically designed to bridge the skills gap within various industries, fostering an exceptional talent pool and ensuring the region thrives with individuals possessing the skills and knowledge needed for success.
Offering a range of Level 4 and Level 5 IoT qualifications, and higher level apprenticeships in a variety of subjects including construction, engineering, counselling and mental health. Our aim at Preston College, is to equip individuals with excellent technical-based training, as well as providing employers with a skilled workforce required for a constantly changing industry landscape. Combining high levels of student support with inspirational teaching from industry-experienced lecturers, allows us to enhance learning at every stage of the student journey, and as a result we have built a fantastic reputation for providing confident, skilled individuals with relevant industry experience across a range of sectors.
IoT Courses Available at Preston College
To learn more about the IoT pathways available, please click the links below:
Construction
MAP01 The Construction Environment and Digital Innovation* (January 2025)
MAP02 Financial Legal and Statutory Requirements in Construction* (January 2025)
HNC Civil Engineering – Level 4 (September 2025)
HNC Construction Management for England – Construction Design and Build Technician (HTQ) – Level 4 (September 2025)
HNC Construction Management for England – Construction Site Supervisor (HTQ) – Level 4 (September 2025)
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Construction Site Supervisor – Level 4 (September 2025)
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Construction Quantity Surveying Technician – Level 4 (September 2025)
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering Senior Technician – Level 4 (September 2025)
Counselling
Person Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy Foundation Degree – Level 4 & Level 5 (September 2025)
Counselling – Level 4 Diploma (September 2025)
Engineering
MAP03 Engineering Design, Quality & Production* (January 2025)
MAP04 Production Engineering for Manufacturing* (January 2025)
HNC Manufacturing Engineering for England (HTQ) – Level 4 (September 2025)
Higher Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacturing Technician – Level 4 (September 2025)
Health & Social Care
Health & Social Care Foundation Degree (Mental Health) (September 2025)
*For more information about the Modular Acceleration Programme (MAP) please click here
Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology Barometer Report 2024 – Download today!
The inaugural Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology’s Barometer Report provides insights into the region’s skills challenges, including perspectives from our Vice Principal, Mick Noblett and other partner colleges of the IoT.
Plus, industry specialists reveal current trends observed during employer engagement activities, training and educational needs reported by businesses for their employees and innovative solutions devised by the IoT to encourage economic development within our region.
To access the 2024 Lancashire and Cumbria Barometer Report click here
If you are learner interested in studying an IoT course, take a look at the video below:
If you are an employer interested in collaborating with the Lancashire and Cumbria IoT see the video below:
For more information about the Lancashire and Cumbria Institute of Technology (L&CIoT) please visit Lancashire & Cumbria Institute of Technology (landciot.ac.uk)