Adult 19+

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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Counselling Skills - Level 3 Diploma

This Level 3 Counselling course is perfect if you want to study counselling or develop your skills in a career where counselling skills are used.

Length: 10 hours per week for 17 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management - Level 5

Do you want to drive real change in your organisation and help develop others to build successful teams? This Associate Diploma in People Management is the perfect next step.

Length: 5 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Diploma in Health and Care - Level 2

Are you interested in supporting individuals with their physical and emotional care? Learn about dementia awareness, mental health and well-being and how to support people with their daily living needs?

Length: 15 hours per week for 20 weeks OR 7 hours per week for 42 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Diploma in Adult Care - Level 3

There are hundreds of diverse roles available within the care industry, making this a secure and fulfilling career choice. This course will prepare you to work in a range of clinical healthcare support settings and in adult care environments.

Length: 15 hours per week for 20 weeks OR 7 hours per week for 42 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Counselling Skills - Level 2

Are you caring and compassionate and want to help others? This short course will introduce you to the use of counselling skills in everyday life and work.

Length: Daytime: 10 hours per week for 6 weeks, Evening: 6 hours per week for 13 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Skills Bootcamp in Technical Skills for Live Events (Stagehand) - Level 3

Take the first step towards working as part of a technical team in the live theatre industry or travelling the world as part of a production crew at live gigs and festivals.

Length: Two days per week for 10 weeks. Monday on campus. Thursday work experience placement.
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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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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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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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..