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Renewable and Subsea Engineering

 

Newcastle College's Energy Academy is recognised as the leading subsea and renewable energy training provider in the North East. With a new Energy Academy coming soon, there has never been a better time to join us and develop the skills needed for a career in the growing green energy sector. You will benefit from practical, hands-on training in a real working environment using industry-relevant equipment recognised by our industry partners.

 

Our curriculum includes introductory courses for 16-18 year olds, alongside degrees and part-time courses for adults. We offer advanced training in welding and fabrication, offshore renewables, and subsea and renewable energy engineering. By joining forces with sector leaders like Crowdhouse, Smulders, WD Close and Catapult ORE, we provide students with real experience in industry-standard training facilities at our Energy Academy. If you're a logical thinker who loves to be challenged and wants to be at the forefront of the growing green energy industry, we want to hear from you.

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Energy Academy November Open Event

Energy Academy, Wallsend Wednesday 18th November 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm Find out more

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Coming soon...

An even bigger and better Energy Academy

In September 2027 we’re opening a second facility as part of our Energy Academy, funded by North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority. Within this brand new, dedicated site you’ll have access to even more specialist training equipment, industry-standard facilities and opportunities to learn the skills employers are looking for, including training in emerging areas such as carbon capture, hydrogen and battery storage!

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What can I do with a qualification in Renewable and Subsea?

Daily tasks:

  • Checks finished workpiece for defects and conformity with specification.
  • Cleans and smoothes weld.
  • Guides electrode or torch along line of weld, burns away damaged areas, and melts brazing alloy or solder into joints.
  • Cuts metal pieces using gas torch or electric arc.
  • Connects wires to power supply, or hoses to oxygen, acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, electric arc, or other source and adjusts controls to regulate gas pressure and rate of flow.
  • Selects appropriate welding equipment such as electric arc, gas torch, etc..

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What can I do with a qualification in Renewable and Subsea?

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October Open Event

Rye Hill Campus
Wednesday 7th October 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm

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November Open Event

Wednesday 4th November 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm

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December Open Event

Rye Hill Campus
Wednesday 2nd December 2026
5:00pm - 7:00pm

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