Being a great engineer doesn’t automatically make you a great manager. Stepping into management requires a different set of skills — from leading and communicating effectively to managing performance, building high-performing teams and handling challenging conversations. That’s why ICME has developed our Essential Management Programme for Aspiring Leaders, specifically for professionals working in the foundry
Quality Coremaking 2-day course from ICME to be held in October and designed to support professional development within the foundry industry. For full course details please see flyer. How to book:To book your place on this course please return a completed booking form to training@icme.org.uk Funding support may be available through the Foundry Training Trust,
The Institute of Cast Metals Engineers (ICME) was pleased to contribute to a recent BCIC West Midlands Toolbox Talk, where Senior Vice President Pam Murrell and Training and End-Point Assessment Manager Amy Worrallo introduced the new Certificate in Aluminium Casting Production Metallurgy and Quality Control. Developed in response to the skills gaps facing the cast
Essential Management Programme Stepping into your first management role is a significant milestone—and being properly prepared makes all the difference. The Essential Management Programme for Aspiring Leaders, developed by ICME, is specifically designed for individuals within the foundry and castings industry who are ready to take that next step. Whether you’re preparing for your first
We are pleased to announce that ICME has developed a brand‑new programme: the Certificate Course in Aluminium Casting Production, Metallurgy and Quality Control. Created in collaboration with industry partners and building on the success of our Cast Iron course, this new programme is designed by the industry, for the industry. Amy Worrallo, Training Manager for
In January 2025 ICME launched its New Management Essentials Programme, the programmes is being delivered by Andy Woodall, who has over 25 years of experience in delivering high Impact Training having spent 15 years delivering training to frontline managers, all the way up to senior-level directors. The programme consists of 6 full-day in-person sessions delivered
Young foundry professionals from across the UK came together in March 2025 to attend the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, ICME's, latest ‘Castinspiration’ event. 15 young people from range of foundries were able to meet up with some of their peers from the industry to enjoy two foundry visits as well as a series of
On Monday 3rd March the West Midlands branch welcomed 21 attendees to Churchill’s in Wednesbury for an informative and engaging presentation delivered by ICME's Amy Worrallo MICME, Training and EPA Manager on The Value of Training. 6 further attendees joined virtually. Amy discussed the current challenges facing the industry and how training
ICME’s Cast Inspiration Event, held during October, was a fantastic opportunity for 23 young foundry professionals from across the UK to come together, meet with other young people from the industry, and broaden their understanding and awareness of the casting production with a series of talks from industry specialists and two foundry visits. With ICME
ICME delivered a new 2 day training programme 'Lean Principles within the casting environment' to 8 delegates in November 2024. The two-day course was developed to offer delegates the tools to improve their knowledge of Lean improvement tools and their application within a metal casting environment. The course covered a range of topics including