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    Newcastle College Renewable Offshore And Subsea Engineering 15

    University Centre

    Energy

    The energy industry is growing at a rapid pace and the need for experienced graduates with the skills for industry is increasing year-on-year. An energy degree at Newcastle College University Centre will give you the experience, knowledge and skills to become a multi-skilled and proficient graduate.


    As a technical and methodical thinker, you will be passionate about building a career within the energy sector. Our energy degrees have been designed alongside our industry supporters including Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, Royal IHC, Subsea North East and Port Training Services, and will give you experience of energy engineering in a real-working environment.

    Learning at our purpose-built Energy Academy, you will have access to industry-standard facilities such as a £9million Hi-Traq machine and a working wind turbine, and develop your knowledge of design, subsea equipment, hydraulics, electrics, mechanics and maintenance.

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    Investing in You

    In 2022, we spent part of a £2million investment from the Office for Students (OfS) on leading-edge teaching facilities in our Energy Academy, including:

    • Solar photovoltaic systems

    • Resources for sustainable building methods and retrofit

    • An electric vehicle and new EV charge points

    • A brand new wind turbine training nacelle

    • An autonomous inspection robot to support inspection of wind turbine towers and blades at height

    • Industrial drone to support inspection of wind turbine towers and blades at height

    • Subsea inspection ROV (Remote Operated Vehicle) to support inspection of subsea wind structures


    We have since been awarded a further £6million, and over the next three years we will be creating a dedicated Construction, Engineering and Energy Building, which will include three high-spec CAD/BIM suites.

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    What can I study?

    FdEng Energy Engineering

    Develop the level of understanding of the Energy Industry needed to support both regional and national engineering businesses.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 9th September 2024
    Location: Energy Academy

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    FdEng Energy Engineering (Part-Time)

    Apply engineering theory to solve unique and complex real-world problems and join the fastest-growing engineering industry in the world

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Part-Time
    Start date: 9th September 2024
    Location: Energy Academy

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    BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering (Top Up)

    Develop an understanding of deeper engineering theories and practices within the Renewables and Subsea sector.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 9th September 2024
    Location: Energy Academy

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    BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering (Top Up) (Part-Time)

    Study in our purpose-built Energy Academy and develop a deeper understanding engineering theories and practices within the Renewables and Subsea sector.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Part-Time
    Start date: 9th September 2024
    Location: Energy Academy

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    Meet our staff and students

    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 qualification in Energy?

    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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