Toolbox and tools used during AEI apprenticeship

This toolbox provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape.

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

This badge shows micrometer calipers and a flaming torch. It was given to apprentices and provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape.

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

This tool provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape. It was made as part of the learning process. Apprentices would first make, and then use, their own tools.

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

This tool provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape. It was made as part of the learning process. Apprentices would first make, and then use, their own tools.

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

This tool provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape. It was made as part of the learning process. Apprentices would first make, and then use, their own tools.

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

This tool provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape. It was made as part of the learning process. Apprentices would first make, and then use, their own tools.

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

This tool provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape. It was made as part of the learning process. Apprentices would first make, and then use, their own tools.

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

These tools provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape. They are mass produced, either gifted to or purchased by apprentices. There was great significance of having good quality tools. For example, Alan explains that ‘as a young apprentice the joy of owning of a set of chrome vanadium spanners was unbelievable.’

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

These tools provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape. They are mass produced, either gifted to or purchased by apprentices. There was great significance of having good quality tools. For example, Alan explains that ‘as a young apprentice the joy of owning of a set of chrome vanadium spanners was unbelievable.’

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

This tools provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape. It is mass produced, either gifted to or purchased by apprentices. There was great significance of having good quality tools. For example, Alan explains that ‘as a young apprentice the joy of owning of a set of chrome vanadium spanners was unbelievable.’

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

This tools provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape. It is mass produced, either gifted to or purchased. There was great significance of having good quality tools. For example, Alan explains that ‘as a young apprentice the joy of owning of a set of chrome vanadium spanners was unbelievable.’

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

These tools provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape. They are mass produced, either gifted to or purchased. There was great significance of having good quality tools. For example, Alan explains that ‘as a young apprentice the joy of owning of a set of chrome vanadium spanners was unbelievable.’

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

These tools provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape. They are mass produced, either gifted to or purchased. There was great significance of having good quality tools. For example, Alan explains that ‘as a young apprentice the joy of owning of a set of chrome vanadium spanners was unbelievable.’

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.

These tools provides a snapshot of an interesting transition point in Manchester’s technical education landscape. They are mass produced, either gifted to or purchased. There was great significance of having good quality tools. For example, Alan explains that ‘as a young apprentice the joy of owning of a set of chrome vanadium spanners was unbelievable.’

The Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Engineering Company (later to become AEI) apprenticeship and technical education system was developed in the first half of the 20th century by its Director of Research and Education, Sir Arthur Percy Morris Fleming.

After 12 months in the Training School the apprentice's trade or skill was determined. They could continue in the field of tool maker, pattern maker, welder, mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, sheet metal worker, turner, instrument maker, wireman, armature winder, draughtsman or foundry worker.

Apprenticeships and attending Technical College made it possible to enter a successful engineering career. This form of education and training was not open to women.