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Renewable and Subsea Engineering

If you are a born problem solver with a questioning mind and enjoy being in a fast paced and ever changing environment, a renewable and subsea engineering course might be just what you are looking for.

Our courses are designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed for the industry. You might already be working in the engineering sector and want to diversify into this exciting landscape or you might be looking for a new challenge and a new career. Choose to study with us and you will be fully supported throughout your studies by industry experienced tutors who know what it takes to succeed.

You will benefit from our close links with industry and specialist facilities, which replicate real-working environments.

So whether you want to be a subsea engineer, wind turbine technician or project manager, our courses will get you skilled and ready for industry.

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Engineering (Academic) - Level 3

Study advanced engineering techniques and manufacturing concepts and prepare you to take your first steps toward a career in Engineering.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Engineering (Craft) - Level 3

If you want to join a diverse and forward-thinking industry that is always looking to find solutions, this course is for you! A great first stepping stone towards a career in the engineering industry.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Make-Up - Level 2 (Part-Time)

Do you love to create striking looks and experiment with the latest make-up trends and products? This part-time make-up course can help you launch your career as a make-up artist.

Length: 4 hours per week for 25 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Media Make-Up - Level 3 (Part-Time)

Prosthetics, photographic make-up, media hair design, body art and more. Learn everything you need to become professional make-up artist.

Length: 7.5 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Aeronautical Engineering - Level 3

Kick-start your career as an aircraft engineer at our award-winning Aviation Academy.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Aviation Academy, Woolsington

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Ceramics Practitioner - Level 2

Develop your ceramics skills and creativity in one of the North East’s largest, fully equipped studios.

Length: 6 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Living and Working in the UK - Entry Level 3

Are you keen to explore the responsibilities of UK citizens? Apply now for this short course in Living and Working in the UK.

Length: 3 hours per week for 10 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus

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Occupational Studies for the Workplace - Level 1

If you want to develop your IT skills for work, this course will be perfect for you!

Length: 3 hours per week for 6 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Riverside Dene Campus

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Food Production and Cooking - Level 2 (Part-Time)

Do you dream of being a chef? This part-time Food Production and Cooking course will have you 'cooking on gas' towards a career in the catering and hospitality sector.

Length: 6.5 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Professional Cookery - Level 3 (Part-Time)

This course could help you land your dream role in the kitchen. Gain an understanding of commodities used, current trends and the use of state-of-the-art technology in cooking.

Length: 6.5 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Creative Craft (Ceramics) - Level 3

If you have a passion for ceramics and are prepared to try throwing, hand building, sculpting, glazing and being part of a fully functioning ceramics studio, this course will be an excellent option for you

Length: 7 hours per week for 33 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice - Level 3

Are you passionate about people and making the workplace a great place to be? Study this course in People Practice at a CIPD Approved Centre and add real value to your workplace and the teams within it.

Length: 4.5 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Email us: enquiries@ncl-coll.ac.uk

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Chase Maughan

Level 3 Renewable and Subsea Engineering

"When you study at college you get a lot more freedom as well as responsibility. Its more similar to real-life, because you aren’t going to have someone stood beside you telling you what you have to do. College really does prepare you for your future."

Niall Kendal

FdEng Subsea and Offshore Engineering

"Throughout my apprenticeship and studies, I've developed a great understanding of the industry, a strong knowledge base, and I get to put theory into practice while I'm offshore. I want to challenge myself to enter a management role in the Energy industry eventually, and I know my degree from Newcastle College University Centre will help me achieve that dream."

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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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..