Industry-focused study programmes and apprenticeships with Middlesbrough College & TTE
“This fantastic new facility makes us the biggest provider of engineering training for school leavers in the country, which is one of the things we are most proud of. It allows us to secure the technical skills that are in demand and valued by local employers, giving young people greater access to the careers which will shape all our futures.”
Zoe Lewis Principal and Chief Executive of Middlesbrough College Group
Start your career in industry
Get the best Engineering training in the country! If you’re leaving school this year and want to pursue a rewarding career in Engineering, there’s no better place to train than with Middlesbrough College and TTE.
We are leaders in technical training and proud to be the home of cutting-edge facilities and industry-focused study programmes and apprenticeships. Whether you want to specialise in the mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, process operations, or wind turbine technology sector, we give you the sought-after skills and experience you need to succeed.
Each year, we successfully train learners in a range of specialist areas, with trade-specific
courses and apprenticeships for the oil & gas, process, manufacturing, and engineering sectors.
All of our study programmes are accredited and industry recognised by professional bodies, ensuring you gain the expertise that is highly valued by employers, readying you for a successful career in you chosen field.
Why study with us?
• Receive an industry recognised technical qualification
• Benefit from a ‘hands-on’ workshop experience that prepares you for industry
• Support with English and maths
• Focused life-skills sessions to enhance your personal development and employment prospects
• Confidential pastoral support service
• A supportive environment that encourages safe working, equal opportunities, and inclusive support
• Learn with fantastic facilities that mirror a professional industry environment
• Successful progression opportunities onto apprenticeships in industry or into higher education
• Enjoy the best Student Perks in the region
• Benefit from our free laptop loan scheme, MC Click
Combining TTE’s industry employer links and experience with Middlesbrough College’s track record of preparing graduate engineers, our engineering offering really is the best in the country.
We are one of the few training providers who can provide practical experience, giving you a competitive edge in your chosen field. Our workshops and industrial scale process plants provide real life industrial work environments and ex-industry equipment, which means you can really learn the skills you will need for a successful career, in a safe and controlled environment.
93% of our learners go into higher education, an apprenticeship, or full-time employment.
Our brand new TTE Centre is now open!
We are thrilled to announce that our brand new £12m TTE centre is now open!
Located at Middlesbrough College’s Middlehaven campus, this new facility is a UK centre of excellence for STEM subjects and has the capacity to train over 300 full-time students, 300 apprentices, and 500 adults each year, alongside a thriving cohort of international students.
The new centre is built to sustainable design principles and features a full photovoltaic solar roof! It also boasts a range of high-tech facilities and equipment to position learners at the cutting edge of their chosen specialism, including:
• 7 large multi-function/discipline workshops to provide for Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Process Engineering, and Net Zero Low Carbon Technology workspaces.
• 7 breakout classrooms and study spaces
• Student social and welfare areas
• Easy access to wider campus facilities and transport links
Where to start?
Course Levels and Entry Requirements
Not sure what level is right for you? Your GCSE grades will determine what level course you start your studies on.
Levels Guide
Don’t worry if you don’t have the entry requirements for T Levels. Our team can help you through our T Level foundation courses!
Level 2: You must have achieved an appropriate Level 1 vocational qualification and/ or GCSEs at mostly Grade 3(D) or above.
Level 3 courses: These include A Levels, vocational qualifications (including Extended Diplomas, Diplomas, Certificates) and apprenticeships. You must have achieved an appropriate Level 2 vocational qualification and/or four GCSEs at Grade 4/5 (C) or above.
T Levels: T Levels are a Level 3 qualification and require a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, including Maths, English, and, for some programmes, Science. However, please note that entry requirements for T Levels vary depending on which T Level course is chosen. Please see individual T Level course requirements.
Understanding our study programmes
Our study programmes are designed to equip you with a wide range of transferable skills alongside your main qualification. This will prepare you for industry and ensure all learners can take their next steps with confidence.
Main study programme
Progression to an apprenticeship, higher education, or employment
Practical skills in the workplace
Focus on attendance/ behaviour
English, maths, and science
Thrive Personal Development
Sessions include:
• Team building
• First aid
• Soft sales for employment
• UCAS application support
• CV writing
• Interview skills
Work experience/ placement
• Safeguarding and prevent Training
• Self-study
• Enrichment
• Sports activities
• Trips and visits
World class training
“I really enjoy being in the workshop. I am always picking up new tasks and learning new skills! I really enjoy the problem-solving element of the course, as you have to be dependent on yourself to go and find the solution.
The tutors are always helpful and really support and encourage you to push yourself to find new solutions and ways of working. The facilities also replicate the real world, so it’s great to be able to have that hands-on experience.”
Henry Lee Horner Level 3 Instrumentation and Control Study Programme
Discover our study programmes
We offer trade-specific study programmes that cater to a wide range of Engineering sectors, including Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Process Operations, Wind Turbine Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, and Laboratory Technician.
T Level Engineering courses
T Levels combine classroom learning with real-world experience. Students gain handson skills through a mandatory 45-day industry placement, allowing them to impress potential employers in their chosen field. Assessment combines traditional exams with practical projects set by industry professionals, ensuring students are well-prepared for the workforce.
T Level Engineering courses
Course title
Maintenance Installation and Repair (Mechanical)
Maintenance Installation and Repair (Mechatronic)
Maintenance Installation and Repair (Electrical and Electronic)
Maintenance Installation and Repair (Control and Instrumentation)
Design and Development (Mechanical)
Design and Development (Electrical and Electronic)
Design and Development (Control and Instrumentation)
Entry Requirements Five GCSEs at Grade 5 (C) or above including maths, English language, and science.
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Machining and Fitting)
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Laboratory Technician
Mechanical Engineering
Diploma in Engineering and Technology (Renewable Energy)
Don’t worry if you don’t have the entry requirements for a T Level. Our friendly team can talk you through your options, including our T Level Foundation courses!
Entry Requirements
You must have achieved at least a Grade 3 (D) in GCSE English language, maths, and science.
You must have achieved an appropriate Level 2 vocational qualification and / or four GCSEs at Grade 4/5 (C) or above that must include maths, English language and science.
You must have achieved four GCSEs at Grade 4/5 (C) or above that must include maths, English language, and science.
You must have achieved an appropriate Level 2 vocational qualification and / or four GCSEs at Grade 4/5 (C) or above that must include maths, English language and science.
Train with the industry leaders
Mechanical – A Mechanical Engineer provides solutions to the development of processes and products for large plants, machinery, or vehicles.
Instrumentation – An Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for planning, installing, monitoring, and maintaining control systems and machinery within manufacturing environments.
Electrical – An Electrician, Electrical Technician, and Electrical Engineer are involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical systems. They also carry out fault finding of problems using test equipment on complex domestic and industrial systems.
Renewable Energy – A Renewable Energy Technician, or Wind Turbine Technician, is trained to prevent wind turbines from malfunctioning or stopping completely.
Laboratory Technician – Laboratory-based analytical technicians are responsible for both sampling and analysis within a research laboratory environment.
Machining and Fitting – Mechanical craftsmen and craftswomen typically move into a wide range of occupations throughout the UK and overseas, for instance as a Mechanical Fitter or a Mechanical Production Technician.
“I came to TTE when I finished school, as I always wanted to pursue a career in Engineering and TTE was highly recommended. I also wanted to do more hands-on learning rather than being in a classroom and get the best experience for industry by being trained on-site.
I learn so much from my tutors and they are always on hand to answer any questions I have; they make everyone feel welcome and are incredibly supportive.
Engineering is such an exciting career, and I am glad to have already kick started my career in it with an apprenticeship!”
Alisha Massey Level 3 Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship with CF Fertilisers
We support you
Additional Learning Support (ALS)
• Dyslexia support tutors
• Dyscalculia support tutors
• Additional English and maths support
• Communication support
• IT trainers for the visually impaired
Careers Advice
• Course information
• Career choices and routes of study
• Progressing to the next level
• Applying to UCAS
• Job search guidance
Awards and Rewards
We like to reward great performance, so we have monthly attendance awards where you can win vouchers. Alongside this, we have an annual celebration awards event, where our top performing learners get the recognition they deserve. We also have regular giveaways where you can win amazing prizes!
Student life
We want you to have the best experience while studying with us! That’s why we provide a range of exciting experiences and activities for our students, from sport enrichment programmes to competitions where you can win great prizes!
You can also apply to join one of Middlesbrough College’s specialist Sports Academies! Find out more about our Sports Academies here:
Student perks
All you need and more! We offer some of the best student perks in the region, including:
• Bursary of up to £1200 for eligible learners, dependent upon individual need*
• Free WiFi
• 10% discount on great food!
• Free meals for learners eligible for free school meals
• FREE* weekday bus travel up to 7pm and reimbursed weekday train travels
• Gym membership for just £10 a year at Gymworld at Middlesbrough College
• 20% discount on hair, beauty, and barbering treatments! Plus, a free haircut in your first term at The Graduate Salon at Middlesbrough College
• Free laptop loan scheme for all full-time learners
*Further details can be found on our website
sFree for all students eligible for a bursary and £5 admin fee per term for all other students. 15
MC Click
We are proud to offer all our fulltime 16-19 students studying a Level 2 or 3 study programme the opportunity to loan a device for FREE.
The MC Click free laptop loan scheme includes the full Microsoft Office suite and will help you develop your digital skills, complete your work, and showcase your skills. You can also capture activities on video, create and share, and record group discussions and tutor feedback, all with the click of a button!
All students will use Microsoft Teams for their work. Microsoft Teams is a fantastic tool to help you manage your College work, as well as providing a great platform to ask your tutors questions and safely store your work.
Find out more about the scheme!
Middlesbrough College’s University Centre
With the best engineering offering in the country, our industry-led courses get you to where you want to be.
Take your education higher with our range of University Courses! On completion of your Level 3 course, you can stay and study at Middlesbrough College’s University Centre. Our University Centre is a practical alternative to a traditional University, offering high-quality University Level qualifications through our partnership with the Open University and Pearson. These qualifications are delivered onsite at Middlesbrough College, allowing you to achieve your career ambitions closer to home. You’ll also benefit from specialist teaching environments, 1:1 support, small class sizes, and activities linked to employers and industry.
We offer:
• Level 4 HNC in Engineering
• Level 5 HND in Engineering
• BEng (Hons) Top-up Degrees in Engineering
Alumni member Abi started her journey by studying the Level 3 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Middlesbrough College. Abi then progressed to a higher-level apprenticeship with Sulzer, a global leader in fluid engineering, and now works for the organisation full-time.
“I think it’s very important to champion women in STEM. Working in a male dominated profession can feel daunting but I would encourage young women to consider working in engineering- you can do it!”
Abi Foy
Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Progressing onto an apprenticeship
Any learners interested in progressing onto an apprenticeship are encouraged to also apply to a full-time study programme in their chosen specialism. Throughout the year, when an employer requests an intake of apprentices, we open these opportunities up to our full-time learners to apply. If they are successful, they can transfer onto the apprenticeship and continue to complete their qualification on a day release basis, whilst also gaining skills with their new employer.
Many of our learners progress onto apprenticeships each year.
Some of the employers we work with:
Apprenticeships explained
An apprenticeship is a great way to gain what all employers are looking for: qualifications and experience.
They enable you to work alongside experienced staff in addition to studying (usually one day a week) and earning a wage at the same time. With an apprenticeship under your belt, you’ll have achieved a recognised qualification and have the essential skills and experience employers want, meaning you’re more likely to sustain long-lasting employment. Earn and learn at the same time!
Benefits to you
Earn a wage
Gain a recognised qualification
Receive hands-on training
Learn job-specific skills which can only be acquired in the workplace
Northern Skills is the apprenticeship and training arm of the Middlesbrough College Group. New apprenticeship vacancies are made available throughout the year, please check our website for new roles: northernskills.co.uk.
“With the help from TTE, I secured an apprenticeship at Quorn and, after completing my apprenticeship, I was then offered fulltime employment with the company. Since then, I’ve worked across the whole site, from the plants to the offices doing electrical maintenance, insulations, and breakdown. I’ve also achieved an Electrical Engineering HNC.”
We offer Level 3 Apprenticeships for the Process, Electrical Maintenance, Electromechanical, Mechanical Maintenance, Instrumentation & Control, and Laboratory Industries. These include:
• Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
• Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
• Science Industry Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
• Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
• Science Manufacturing Process Operative Apprenticeship
Charlie Sidgwick
Level 3 Electrical Engineering
The Engineering Scholarship Programme
This year, the Middlesbrough College Group is proud to launch the Engineering Scholarship Programme, a pioneering initiative supported by major employers to help nurture the engineers of tomorrow.
As part of the scheme, up to 40 eligible learners are matched with participating employers and get the chance to uptake a work placement with their matched company. At the end of the year, there is an opportunity to be interviewed for suitable employment or apprenticeship opportunities at their placement company!
The esteemed scholarship program is an excellent opportunity for top-performing Level 3 engineering students in their second year of study. Benefits include mentoring support, talks and site visits, company-branded PPE, a work experience placement, and a monthly bursary payment of £200.
The Engineering Scholarship Programme covers various engineering disciplines, including:
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Instrumentation & Control
• Mechatronic
• Welding
Come along to one of our Open Events!
We hold several Open Events throughout the year, offering you an excellent opportunity to meet us, explore our facilities, and find out more about our fantastic courses.
You’ll also have a chance to speak with our Careers and Student Services team who will be able to tell you all about our amazing student perks and provide support with course and career advice.
