Company Profile

Yeovil College is one of the South West’s leading providers of technical education, workforce development and employer-led skills solutions, supporting more than 6,000 learners and working in partnership with a wide range of regional and national employers. Located in Somerset at the heart of the UK’s aerospace and defence cluster, the College has established a strong reputation for delivering high-quality training in advanced manufacturing, engineering, digital technologies and defence-related disciplines.

As a recognised Defence Technical Excellence College (DTEC), Yeovil College is helping to build the future workforce required by the UK Defence Industrial Strategy through innovative, employer-designed programmes, apprenticeships, higher technical qualifications and workforce upskilling. The College works closely with major industry partners and supply chain organisations to develop skills aligned to emerging technologies and sovereign capability requirements.

Our specialist focus includes rotary aerospace, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), drones and autonomous systems, alongside advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, clean energy and digital engineering. Through state-of-the-art facilities, including the £2.1 million Advanced Engineering and Defence Skills Centre, learners gain hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment and technologies.

Yeovil College’s mission is simple: to create a highly skilled, work-ready talent pipeline that supports innovation, productivity and growth across the aerospace, engineering and defence sectors, while providing clear pathways from education into high-value careers.