Engineering

Engineering is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK. In 2018, 27% of businesses in the UK were engineering-related. The sector employs 5.6 million people and generates 23% of the UK’s total turnover.

Our engineering courses enable you to learn the essential skills you need for the industry. Our purposebuilt workshops at our Ore Valley campus will help you to develop your skills in machining.

You will be able to learn and practise on our industrystandard machinery, which includes lathes, grinders, welders, and milling machines. As you advance, you will become more familiar with technical drawings, 3D design, and scientific principles of manufacturing. You will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge during educational trips and visits to local engineering companies, take part in client briefs, and undertake valuable work experience in the industry.

Our tutors are highly experienced and have a wealth of knowledge in the industry. They each have expertise in different areas of engineering, such as tool making and design engineers.

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Engineering Level 3

Course Code: 3558Y1

To join this course, you will need to have a minimum five grade 9(A*) - 4(C) at GCSE.

During this course, you will build on your existing knowledge of engineering and be introduced to computer automated and robotic systems principles. You will further improve your engineering skills in product design and manufacturing, commercial and quality principles, welding technology, electronic devices and circuits, and fabrication processes.

Engineering Level 2

Course Code: 8888

To join this course, you will need to have a minimum four grade 3(D) - 9(A*) at GCSE.

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We offer engineering degrees which means you can become a highly skilled engineer with us! EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS EXTRACURRICULAR GUEST SPEAKERS INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS MATHS & ENGLISH TRIPS

Develop a good understanding of environmental awareness You will learn eight core skills and behaviours... 6 Gain expertise in using specialist tools and equipment

Understand the importance of

punctuality and time-keeping 5 Understand mathematical and scientific

Learn how to principles

problem-solve efficiently and

effectively 4 Learn how to conduct

Develop a range non-destructive of skills for testing (NDT)

installation, maintenance ...as you

and repair Become selfspecialise, you will then 3 Apply appropriate motivation and have confidence in your own abilities develop these six specific solutions to well-defined engineering engineering problems

Develop personal responsibility and skills

self development 2 Understand engineering Develop excellent terminology

communication and people skills

Learn how to work 1 Become familiar with 3D Computer collaboratively Aided Design and and independently to reach your targets Computer Aided Engineering

Engineering & Motor Vehicle industry data for East Sussex, Kent and Brighton & Hove - Emsi 2017

17,427 Currently employed within the region

671 Annual vacancies within the region

1% Predicted growth by 2022

You could become a...

Mechanical Designer Engineering Technician Senior CAD Technician Welder Product Development & Design Engineer Machinist Manufacturing Engineer CAD Technician Electronic Engineer Manufacturing & Process Technician Accident Repair Technican Motor Vehicle & Maintenance Technician Project Planning Engineer

My tutors are extremely helpful and always make extra time to help me if I’m not sure what I’m doing. They give me motivation and pass on their knowledge, so I’m ready for my career.

MATTHEW CONNOR Engineering Student