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Renewable and Subsea Engineering

If you are a born problem solver with a questioning mind and enjoy working in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, a renewable and subsea engineering course might be just what you are looking for. Join us now and be part of an exciting future, with our new Energy Academy set to create even more opportunities for learners and industry partners.

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.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Subsea & Renewables) - Level 3

Explore various engineering topics such as electrical and mechanical engineering, design principles and project skills in our dedicated Energy Academy.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Energy Academy, Wallsend

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An even bigger and better Energy Academy

In September 2027 we’re opening a second facility as part of our Energy Academy. 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!

Explore the expansion of our Energy Academy in Wallsend and discover what this means for your future with us.

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Call us now: 0191 200 4000

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."

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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Welding Trades

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..