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    Newcastle College Renewable Offshore And Subsea Engineering 10

    College 16 to 18

    Renewable and Subsea Engineering

    If you'd like to carve out a career in Engineering, we can support you on your way.


    You’ll benefit from links to employers, industry experienced tutors and first-class specialist facilities, designed to prepare you for a career in one of the fastest growing industries in the North East. Courses within renewable, subsea and welding are developed with employers and offer exciting career opportunities within the wind energy, subsea, offshore, manufacturing and construction sectors.

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    On-campus Renewable and Subsea Engineering Applicant Event

    Energy Academy Thursday 9th February 2023 5:30pm - 7:00pm Find out more

    What can I study?

    Engineering and Welding - Level 1

    Study in our Energy Academy to develop basic knowledge and technical skills in welding and fabrication.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 4th September 2023
    Location: Energy Academy

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    Welding Fabrication - Level 2

    Are you looking to gain technical skills and learn a craft? Get ready to get skilled with this Welding and Fabrication course.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 4th September 2023
    Location: Energy Academy

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    Engineering for Subsea and Renewable Energy - Level 3

    If you are looking for a rewarding career in the growing renewables or subsea industry, this could be the course for you.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 4th September 2023
    Location: Energy Academy

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    Offshore Renewables and Subsea Engineering - Level 3

    If you are interested in a career in offshore renewable energy or subsea engineering, this course is perfect for you.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 4th September 2023
    Location: Port of Blyth

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    Welding Fabrication - Level 3

    If you are looking for a challenging but rewarding career in fabrication and welding, this could be the course for you!

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 4th September 2023
    Location: Energy Academy

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    Meet our students and tutors

    Nithin Varghese Student Profile

    Nithin Varghese

    FdA Electrical Electronic Engineering

    "I started on a Level 3 Engineering course at the College and have progressed onto the Foundation Degree. My tutors have practised in industry meaning everything you learn on the course is relevant."

    What can I do with a Renewable and Subsea qualification?

    Electrical engineers Electronics engineers Design and development engineers Engineering professionals n.e.c. Engineering technicians Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. Research and Development Managers Welding Trades

    Daily tasks:

    • Organises and establishes control systems to monitor the performance and safety of electrical assemblies and systems.
    • Ensures that manufacture, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and contractual arrangements.
    • Determines and specifies manufacturing methods of electrical systems.
    • Supervises, controls and monitors the operation of electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Tests, diagnoses faults and undertakes repair of electronic equipment.
    • Organises and establishes control systems to monitor performance and evaluate designs.
    • Determines and specifies appropriate production and/or installation methods and quality and safety standards.
    • Undertakes research and advises on all aspects of telecommunications equipment, radar, telemetry and remote control systems, data processing equipment, microwaves and other electronic equipment.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Prepares specifications for materials and other components.
    • Produces final design information for use in preparation of layouts, parts lists, etc..
    • Arranges construction and testing of model or prototype and modifies design if necessary.
    • Prepares working designs for steam, aero, turbine, marine and electrical engines, mechanical instruments, aircraft and missile structures, vehicle and ship structures, plant and machinery equipment, domestic electrical appliances, building systems and services, and electronic computing and telecommunications equipment.
    • Assesses product requirements, including costs, manufacturing feasibility and market requirements.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Provides technical consultancy services.
    • Examines and advises on patent applications.
    • Prepare sketches, drawings and specifications showing materials to be used, construction and finishing methods and other details.
    • Devises and implements control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of system and materials.
    • Designs new systems and equipment with regard to cost, market requirements and feasibility of manufacture.
    • Establishes principles and techniques to improve the quality, durability and performance of materials such as textiles, glass, rubber, plastics, ceramics, metals and alloys.
    • Researches into problem areas to advance basic knowledge, evaluate new theories and techniques and to solve specific problems.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of mechanical and chemical engineering products and services.
    • Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation.
    • Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
    • Prepares estimates of materials, equipment and labour required for engineering projects.
    • Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
    • Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Otherwise assists technologists as directed.
    • Performs calculations and records and interprets data.
    • Undertakes tests and takes measurements and readings.
    • Sets up apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Monitors the standards of scientific and technical research undertaken by the research team.
    • Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to the research and development team.
    • Develops research methodology, implements and reports upon research investigations undertaken.
    • Liaises with production departments to investigate and resolve manufacturing problems.
    • Establishes product design and performance objectives in consultation with other business functions.

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    £51,905 View more

    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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    £26,022 View more

    What can I do with a Renewable and Subsea qualification?

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