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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.

Facilities

Engineering and Electrical Centre

Our Engineering and Electrical Centre at the Ruddington campus marks a major step forward in technical training at Nottingham College.

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Engineering Workshops

Our Engineering Centre of Excellence at Highfields Science Park offers large workshops with industry-standard equipment for a range of engineering disciplines.

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28 available courses

BEng (Hons) Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) Top-up Degree (Level 6) - Full-time

BEng (Hons) Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) Top-up Degree (Level 6) - Part-time

BEng (Hons) Engineering (Mechanical) Top-up Degree (Level 6) - Full-time

BEng (Hons) Engineering (Mechanical) Top-up Degree (Level 6) - Part-time

BESA Pipe Exam (including training) - Part-time

Civil Engineering Senior Technician - Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4)

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Engineering Professionals

Potential Earnings

£64,420.04

Average Earnings

£42,613.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Health, Social and Child Care Services

People in these occupations provide care and support services for children, healthcare patients, and the elderly, and administrate social programmes.

Public Services

People in these occupations administrate government programmes and services, work in the justice system, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Engineering

People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.

Production

People in these occupations work with wood, metal, and other materials, make food and beverages, and assemble products in a manufacturing setting.

Building and Construction

People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.
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