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Engineering
The Redcar and Cleveland borough has a rich engineering history and with emerging industry opportunities ahead, now is the time to start engineering your career. With modern and specialised engineering facilities, at Redcar & Cleveland College you will be taught by expert staff who will support you to get your career off to a flying start.
LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE IN INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING SERVICES AND ENGINEERING
Course length: 1 year
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
This course will provide you with introductory skills in plumbing, electrical installation and engineering. You will learn about health and safety, electrical circuit installations, hot, cold and drainage plumbing systems. You will also cover basic engineering skills and an overview of renewable technologies, which will include wind turbines, solar thermal and also solar photovoltaic systems.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
4 GCSEs grade 3/D including English and maths or an entry level qualification in a related course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
After you have completed this course you could progress on to one of our level 2 courses in electrical installation, engineering or plumbing.
Course length: 1 year
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
This exciting course provides you with the practical skills required for a career in a wide range of engineering disciplines. You will learn maintenance skills, manufacturing skills, machining and fitting, work planning and how to read engineering drawings.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above or a level 1 qualification in a related course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
On completion of this course you could progress on to one of our level 3 engineering courses or look to secure an engineering related apprenticeship.
Course length: 2 years
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
During this course you will learn about health and safety, principles of engineering and mechanical manufacturing engineering. You will also learn key engineering skills such as machining materials by turning, milling and grinding. This is a popular course for students wishing to pursue a career in advanced manufacturing.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including English and maths or a level 2 qualification in a related course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
After you have completed this course you could progress into higher education to an engineering related degree. You could also look to secure yourself a higher apprenticeship in engineering or enter employment.
WHAT CAN I EARN?
Chemical engineer Mechanical engineer Electrical engineer Engineering technician £29,000 - £60,000 £22,000 - £55,000 £20,000 - £60,000
£18,000 - £35,000
Sourced from the National Careers Service. Correct at time of print.
Course length: 2 years
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
This course will provide you with a range of engineering skills and knowledge. You will learn about health and safety, principles of engineering and a range of topics about the maintenance of machine, hydraulic, pneumatic systems and the commissioning of wind turbines, solar thermal and solar photovoltaic systems.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including English and maths or a level 2 qualification in a related course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
After you have completed this course you could progress into higher education to an engineering related degree. You could also look to secure yourself a higher apprenticeship in engineering or enter employment.
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING
Course length: 2 years
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
This brand new course will teach you key industry skills including robotics, programmable logic control, hydraulics and pneumatics, as well as the principles of both mechanical and electrical engineering.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including English, maths and science or a level 2 qualification in a related course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
After completing this course you could move into higher education to study a HNC or degree in engineering or look to secure a higher engineering apprenticeship.
If you don't already have a GCSE grade 9-4/A*-C, you will continue to work towards this as part of your main programme of study.
Course length: 2 years
WHAT WILL I LEARN? This brand-new course will teach you key industry skills including robotics, programmable logic control, hydraulics and pneumatics, as well as the principles of both mechanical and electrical engineering.
WHAT GRADES DO I NEED?
4 GCSEs grade 4/C or above including English, maths and science or a level 2 qualification in a related course.
WHAT’S NEXT?
After completing this course, you could move into higher education to study a HNC or degree in engineering or look to secure a higher engineering apprenticeship.
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