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Our Faculty of Engineering works with a wide and diverse range of employers, including Princess Yachts International plc and Babcock, and a range of external organisations including the Plymouth Manufacturing Group and the National Skills Academy Manufacturing.

Membership of these groups has allowed us to forge and cement strong relationships within the sector. Membership gives us a real understanding of the needs of the sector enabling us to provide appropriate training and courses.

Our excellence in meeting employer needs and effectively responding to market requirements within the engineering sector has been recognised through the Training Quality Standard.

Below are some of our engineering courses. You can gain more information on these and the business benefits they can bring by selecting the course/s of interest to you.


Boat Outfitting - Technical Certificate - City & Guilds 2463 NVQ - EAL Performing Engineering Operations Level 2

Provides the necessary foundation knowledge and skills employers require.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

Educate electrical/electronic engineering students to be competent engineers, promote an active interest in electrical/electronic engineering and encourage students to respond to changes and...

Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Higher National Certificate (awarded by Plymouth University)

Students can progress to a wide range of electronic engineering occupations.

Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) - BTEC/EDEXCEL Diploma

Gives students specialist skills within the electrical / electronic industry.

Engineering (Electronics) - BTEC Subsidiary/Extended Diploma

This course gives students specialist skills within the electrical/electronics industries.

Engineering (Fabrication and Welding, Mechanical Manufacturing, Maintenance) - Certificate - City & Guilds 2800

This is the main knowledge-based vocational qualification to get students started. They will learn practical skills to suit a variety of engineering roles, from welding and sheet metal...

Engineering (Fabrication and Welding, Mechanical Manufacturing, Shipbuilding) - Certificate - City & Guilds 2800

This is the main knowledge-based vocational qualification to get students started. They will learn practical skills to suit a variety of engineering roles, from welding and sheet metal...

Engineering Craft Skills - Certificate

After students complete this course, they will have a wide range of basic engineering craft skills allowing them to progress into a chosen trade area or apprenticeship.

Marine Engineering - Higher National Certificate (awarded by Plymouth University)

Educate marine engineering students to be competent engineers, promote an active interest in marine engineering and encourage students to respond to changes and developments within their...

Marine Engineering - Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

Educate marine engineering students to be competent engineers, promote an active interest in marine engineering and encourage students to respond to changes and developments within their...

Mechanical Design and Manufacture - Higher National Certificate (awarded by Plymouth University)

This HNC offers broad modules which reflect the demands of the industry. It is designed to develop the student's mechanical engineering design skills, providing a sound foundation in the...

Mechanical Design and Manufacture - Foundation Degree, FdSc (awarded by Plymouth University)

This foundation degree offers broad modules which reflect the demands of the industry. It is designed to develop the student's mechanical engineering design skills, providing a sound foundation in...

Mechanical Engineering - BTEC Diploma

This programme is designed for those working in a general mechanical engineering environment.

Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering - NVQ Diploma - EAL

A motivated workforce and qualified staff.

Motorsport (Vehicle Maintenance and Repair) - Award

Students have an insight into the industry, gaining a vehicle maintenance and welding qualification.

Motortech (Vehicle Maintenance and Repair - Light Vehicle)

To have students with beneficial experience in the automotive industry with the valued level two certificate. This offers employers a part skilled candidate who can continue to develop by...

Performing Manufacturing Operations - NVQ Diploma - EAL

A motivated workforce and better qualified staff.

Pipe Weld Code of Practice Test - Summit Skills - HVCA

This course is for students working in the heating and ventilation industry who have access to welding experience on site.

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light) - Advanced Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships allow you to invest in your business's future. By taking on an apprentice you can acquire specialist skills for your business that allow you to keep abreast of new technology.

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (Light) - Apprenticeship

Apprenticeships allow you to invest in your business's future. By taking on an apprentice you can acquire specialist skills for your business that allow you to keep abreast of new technology.

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