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At South West College we offer a broad range of Engineering courses, designed to prepare you for a variety of careers across the Engineering industry through gaining the skills and knowledge currently in demand in Industry.
An Engineering HLA encourages you to balance your time effectively. You have the weekend to do your college work, so you have to find a schedule that works for you and make the most of it.
The course supports the skills and knowledge development requirements for technician access into the engineering working environment in and contains 3 components: - 1. Engineering Qualifications (Combined) Pearson’s BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations with additional units Level 3 NVQ ...
This course will prepare participants for entry into engineering or manufacturing sectors that utilise robot technologies, creating a progression between education and employment. This course can act as a basis for the development of additional skills and occupational competences for existing workforces who wish to upskill and increase knowledge in this area.
The course supports the skills and knowledge development requirements for access into the engineering working environment and contains 4 components: - 1. Engineering QualificationsLevel 2 Diploma in Engineering2. Essential Skills at an appropriate level in:NumeracyLiteracy3. Digital Skill...
As a Higher Level Apprentice, students will gain the benefit of studying for an in demand qualification, alongside developing work based skills at their place of employment to support their learning. Higher Level Apprenticeship The FdEng in Engineering (with Specialisms) has an industry focused approach, where graduates develop an extensive ran...
This BEng (Hons) Engineering Degree programme has been designed with industry objectives at its core. The aim of this programme is to produce graduates who can apply their understanding, knowledge, experience, skills and know-how to create social and economic value within the context of the Northern Ireland and UK economy. It aims to produce graduates who understand the underlying engine...
The BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering is a two year, full-time programme of study designed to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding required for success in a range of mechanical and electrical/electronic engineering occupations. The qualification is also suitable for learners who have not yet decided on a particular engineering specialism and who wish to gain a broader...
The course supports the skills and knowledge development requirements for access into the engineering working environment and contains 3 components: Engineering qualifications (Combined) Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering OperationsAdditional Units including: RoboticsWiring and Testing Programmab...
The course supports the skills and knowledge development requirements for access into the engineering working environment and contains 2 components: 1 Engineering qualifications (Combined)Level 2 Diploma in Engineering2. Essential Skills at an appropriate level in: NumeracyLiteracy3. D...
The Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship will provide learners with a range of technical skills and knowledge enabling them to either gain employment or progress into further training within the Manufacturing or Maintenance Engineering sector. Although learners are likely to have already completed a Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Engineering, they can progress directly into the Level 3 qualifi...
This course has been designed to meet the specific needs of the local engineering industry by providing a range of higher level technical skills in manufacturing, procurement and management. The course is aimed at those working in the engineering industry and seeking an academic progression route whilst continuing to work. It is also designed for persons who want to formalise the skills...
The course supports the skills and knowledge development requirements for technician access into the engineering working environment and contains 3 components: Engineering qualifications (Combined) Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations Level 3 NVQ Diploma in an Engineering PathwayPearson's BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineer...
The course supports the skills and knowledge development requirements for access into the engineering working environment and contains 3 components: Engineering qualifications (Combined) - Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Performing Engineering Operations - City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in EngineeringEssential skills at an appropriate level in: Numeracy/Literacy/ICT...
The FdEng in Engineering (with Specialisms) has an industry focused approach, where graduates develop an extensive range of professional subject knowledge and technical skills. The programme has been designed in a more applied nature, and aligns with the needs of the local and regional engineering sector. Demand for Manufacturing and Engineering graduates is extremely high, and in particular th...
The BTEC Engineering with Agriculture is a full-time programme of study designed to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding required for success in a range of engineering or agricultural occupations. The qualification is also suitable for learners who have not yet decided on a particular technical specialism and who wish to gain a broader understanding of engineering and agriculture...
This part-time course has been designed to meet the specific needs of the local engineering industry by providing a range of higher-level technical skills in the maintenance of a range of engineering systems. The course is aimed at those working in the engineering industry and seeking an academic progression route whilst continuing to work. It is also designed for persons who want to for...
This BEng (Hons) Engineering Degree programme has been designed with industry objectives at its core. The aim of this programme is to produce graduates who can apply their understanding, knowledge, experience, skills and know-how to create social and economic value within the context of the Northern Ireland and UK economy. It aims to produce graduates who understand the underlying engin...
This part-time course has been designed to meet the specific needs of the local engineering industry by providing a range of higher-level technical skills in manufacturing, procurement and management. The course is aimed at those working in the engineering industry and seeking an academic progression route whilst continuing to work. It is also designed for persons who want to formalise t...
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