ICME is the Institute of Cast Metals Engineers, the Institute for all individuals involved in the castings industry and associated supply chain. Our members include foundrymen, design engineers, metallurgists, moulders, patternmakers, CAD technicians, methods engineers, researchers, students and suppliers to the industry. The aim of the institute is to bring together people from all sectors and levels, to offer help and advice, technical support and professional development opportunities, helping our members make the most of their careers in the castings industry. Our vision is to be recognised as the leading training provider within the UK to deliver sector specific courses to the foundry industry. We want employers to recognise that the ‘Institute of Cast Metals Engineers’ will be the key partner for training within UK Foundries. Our services to employers will be flexible, responsive and effective and one that they can rely on for foundry sector specific knowledge and references. More recently we have been approved as an EPAO for the Level 3 Metal Casting, Foundry and Patternmaking Technician Apprenticeship Standard to support the next generation talent.