Calling all problem-solvers who just love to know how things work. Enjoy countless career choices by choosing engineering.
PLYMOUTH MANUFACTURERS’ GROUP ACADEMY
Build the future.
Make it here.
The Plymouth Manufacturers’ Group Academy at City College Plymouth connects education with local employers to create a direct route into advanced manufacturing and engineering careers.
Whether you are starting your engineering journey or looking to reskill, develop the technical skills, industry awareness and employer connections that modern manufacturing needs.
Learn more about Make UK the manufacturers’ organisation supporting UK industry through skills, training, insight and advocacy.
Your route in.
• Young people progressing into Level 2 engineering
• Adults reskilling into advanced manufacturing
• Routes towards apprenticeships with PMG members
• Progression towards advanced engineering qualifications
Why choose engineering
There are a huge number of careers under the term engineering, all largely concerned with the design, development, production and testing of engines, machines, and structures.
At City College Plymouth, our engineering courses are the first steps to careers in electrical or mechanical engineering, both of which offer huge employment opportunities both locally and further afield. As a student at City College, you will benefit from fantastic facilities, including the new state-of-the-art Centre of Higher Technical Innovation and Maritime Skills.
As part of the South West Institute of Technology, the College is here to support local engineering and manufacturing employers as Plymouth rapidly becomes a global powerhouse in these areas.
Future Careers
What you could earn:
Mechanical Engineers
£78,642.63
Potential salary
£30,903.67
Entry level salary
£51,657.00
Average salary
14
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Electrical Engineers
£85,359.68
Potential salary
£31,250.17
Entry level salary
£54,985.99
Average salary
5
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Engineering Technicians
£81,028.02
Potential salary
£29,220.85
Entry level salary
£48,620.99
Average salary
10
Annual openings in Plymouth
What you could earn:
Civil Engineers
£86,114.14
Potential salary
£33,916.60
Entry level salary
£55,472.00
Average salary
7
Annual openings in Plymouth
Choose your course
Industrial Environment Awareness
- Course code: IEA1
- Level: 2
- Qualification: Award
- Awarding body: EMTA Awards Ltd (EAL)
- Duration: Ten weeks
- Course type: Short course
Engineering
- Course code: DIPENG3
- Level: 3
- Qualification: Diploma
- Awarding body: EMTA Awards Ltd (EAL)
- Duration: One year
- Course type: Full-time
Construction and Civil Engineering
- Course code: UF8026, UX8027
- Level: 6
- Qualification: BSc (Hons)
- Awarding body: University of Plymouth
- Duration: One year
- Course type: Full-time
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COME VISIT US
We hold multiple events all year round, from Year 11 taster sessions to full open days. Our events are a great way to see our facilities, meet our staff and get a feel for life at City College.
