People work in engineering at all levels, ranging from operators, craftspeople and technicians to professional engineers involved in research and design. There are opportunities with industrial and manufacturing companies, in specialist engineering workshops, with utilities (such as gas and electricity companies) and in design and development companies.

Engineering and engineering design is central to all developing and advancing technologies and people with the right skills will always be in demand. Various branches of engineering include: aerospace engineering, building services/heating and ventilation, chemical and materials engineering and mechanical engineering.

Our industry standard engineering workshops are regularly updated and re-equipped to keep pace with developments in technology and industrial practice.

We offer traditional skills and teaching methods mixed with up-to-date input from industry. We are proud to work with major construction companies and smaller businesses in the local area.

Full-time courses:

• Engineering BTEC Level 2 Diploma
• Building Services Engineering – Electrical Installation/Mechanical Services Level 2 Certificate
• Performing Engineering Operations NVQ Level 2
• Engineering BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma

Part-time courses:

• Engineering Level 2 Apprenticeship
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
• Mechanical Engineering Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
• 2D Design A'Cad
• 3D Design A'Cad
• Engineering BTEC Level 2 Certificate
• Engineering BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma
• Mechanical Engineering BTEC Level 3 Diploma
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering BTEC Level 3 Diploma
• Performing Operations NVQ Level 2

Visit our course search page for further information.

Case Study

Jake Ventham
Engineering BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary/Extended Diploma

Why Engineering?

I have always been interested in science and technology at school and I was keen to learn more about engineering when I finished my GCSEs. Engineering was a natural step for me – it has a good balance of academic theory and practical work which was not available at my sixth form. The Level 3 course, which I am on now, is challenging but so rewarding – I am learning stuff all the time in an environment where I am free to experiment.

What next?

I have quite a few options available to me when I pass my diploma. I hope to either go into the workplace and start an Apprenticeship or go to university and study Renewable Energy. I have a good grounding now and I want to build on it and boost my long-term prospects.