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Thanks for your interesting replies Guys!

For what it's worth, I am very keen to undertake any training that is on offer. To be honest though, rather than the theory side of things, I think practical training on the equipment I will be working on will be most useful for me.

I have completed HNC Electronic Engineering as well as a BEng (Hons) Degree in Manufacturing Systems, and there was hardly any practical hands-on work in either of those courses. As someone who has served a four-year mechanically biased apprenticeship (accompanied by four years day release College study) I found this a bit strange.

This was particularly true with the HNC in Electronics - I ended up very good at mathematical calculations, but couldn't solder to save my life! Although I have practiced soldering since then, this was a concern of mine which I mentioned during my interview and I was told that repairs at component level are quite rare these days (phew!)

I noted with interest a comment by Rob about Teaching Qualifications - I am actually a qualified Teacher in FE and I am leaving this job for the Med Eng position. I am wondering if there would be possible opportunities in the Future to become some kind of trainer on Medical Equipment? This is something I would be very interested in, but I fully realise that I will need to crawl before I can walk before I can run!

Anyway, thanks again Fellas!

Cheers - Den.