Engineering
If you enjoy figuring out how things work and have a curious mind, an engineering course could be just what you’re looking for.
Our Engineering Centre of Excellence at Highfields Science Park offers large workshops with industry-standard equipment for a range of engineering disciplines, including milling and turning (CNC and manual), plus electrical/electronic engineering, incorporating the latest Programmable Logic Controller and robotics training rigs. Classroom technology includes AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design) and Solid Works design packages. We have also invested in 3D printing and scanning technology.
Highfields also has dedicated workshops for fabrication and welding training.
We work with some of the leading names in the industry, including
St Gobain, BCM Fareva, Nottingham City homes and CEMA Limited, as well as one of the country’s leading universities, the University of Nottingham.
Our courses are designed with you in mind, and start from Level 1, with progression available through the levels up to Higher National Diploma (HND) at Level 5.
We offer you a clear progression route on your journey to become a qualified engineer in one of 18 sector areas, with support from staff who have industry experience in their specialist area.
You can download a course or apprenticeship guide here.
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC (Level 4) - Full-time
The course will give you the skills and knowledge needed to progress your career in the fascinating, challenging world of electrical and electronic engineering.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering HNC (Level 4) - Part-time
The course will give you the skills and knowledge needed to progress your career in the fascinating, challenging world of electrical and electronic engineering.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering HND (Level 5) - Full-time
The course will give you the skills and knowledge needed to progress your career in the fascinating, challenging world of electrical and electronic engineering.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering HND (Top Up) (Level 5) - Part-time
If you’ve completed a relevant HNC this conversion course can help you progress your career in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering HNC (Level 4) - Full-time
This programme is designed to educate future engineers with greater flexibility and technical capability by exploring the integrated nature of manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering HNC (Level 4) - Part-time
This programme is designed to educate future engineers with greater flexibility and technical capability by exploring the integrated nature of manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering HND (Level 5) - Full-time
This programme is designed to educate future engineers with greater flexibility and technical capability by exploring the integrated nature of manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering HND (Top Up) (Level 5) - Part-time
This programme is designed to educate future engineers with greater flexibility and technical capability by exploring the integrated nature of manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
Mechanical Engineering HNC (Level 4) - Full-time
Mechanical engineers are essential to the workings of our modern world, combining imagination and technology to offer innovative solutions.
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Engineering Horizon Kit - How renewable energy is the future
Learn more about how renewable energy sources are made and how to make our future greener. We teach our students to be more sustainable throughout their learning with us, as we progress into an everchanging and green-conscious industry.
This video features lecturer Abbad, introducing our horizon kits that students use to learn with.