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Design & Manufacturing Engineering

Study design and manufacturing engineering at Newcastle College

Our engineering courses provide a balanced combination of engineering theory and practical hands on experience. They are career-focused with an emphasis on vocational projects. We enjoy close links with leading work-based learning providers and employers and hold extra classes in welding and 2D & 3D CAD which will enhance your career prospects.

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Engineering Facilities

Our multi-million pound engineering facilities include:

  • access to software such as Autocad, Inventor, Solidworks, Matlab, MathCAD, MultiSIM and AlphaCAM with 90 seats.
  • a Bridgeport 3-axis CNC milling machine, Hurco 5-axis CNC milling machine and Colchester CNC machining centre.
  • PLC laboratory with Siemens systems
  • Dimensions 1200ES ABS 3D Printer
  • an electronics laboratory
  • workshop facilities including Harrison and Colchester lathes, horizontal and vertical milling, surface and cylindrical grinding, and a forge and heat treatment area.

Employer Links

The College has a long tradition in producing the engineers for the future and as a result we have strong links across the regional engineering sector. Working alongside organisations we are able to provide our students with access to industrial expertise, live projects, guest lectures and site visits.

Level 2 Ext. Certificate in Engineering

Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering
This programme has been specifically designed to give you the necessary skills to begin a career in the engineering industry. It will cover a broad range of engineering activities and disciplines within the sector and forms part of our commitment to foundation learning. Modules include mathematics for technicians, applied electrical and mechanical science for engineering, using computer-aided drawing techniques and engineering maintenance procedures.

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L3 60 Credit Diploma Engineering (Craft)

Level 3 60 Credit Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering (Craft)
Ideal if you want to further develop your practical skills for a career in engineering. The craft route is designed for young people who would like to develop their skills for employment in the engineering sector. The academic route is designed for young people who would like to develop their skills to progress to an extended diploma in engineering and then on to a degree programme in an engineering discipline. 

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L3 90 Credit Dip. Engineering (Academic)

Level 3 90 Credit Diploma in Engineering (Academic Route)
The academic route is designed for people that would like to develop their skills to progress to a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering and then onto a degree programme in an engineering discipline. Modules include mechanical principles, mathematics for technicians and manufacturing systems.

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