With an Apprenticeship, you can earn money while you’re learning and gain recognised qualifications as you work.
As employees, Apprentices earn a wage and work alongside experienced staff to gain job-specific skills. Off the job, usually on a day-release basis, Apprentices receive training to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Apprenticeships can take between one and four years to complete depending on the level of Apprenticeship, the Apprentices’ ability and the industry sector.
Stoke on Trent College works with hundreds of businesses across the local area, helping you find the most cost-effective and practical solutions to compete in an increasingly global business landscape.
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The engineering and electronics courses have a large industrial
base and there are plenty of different types of business that require people with a variety of knowledge and skills including welding, fabrication, machining, maintenance, manufacturing, installation and commissioning engineering, electronics and control systems and design and computer-aided modelling.
Students taking engineering and electronics courses at Stoke on Trent College have access to well equipped facilities that provide realistic industrial training and assessment environments and activities. Experienced tutors provide you with the support you need to succeed and this is combined with excellent links with employers.
The course covers - Mechanical Manufacture, machining (turning, milling, fitting) or Engineering Maintenance (electrical, mechanical, fluid power) or Fabrication and Welding, pipe welding, or Technical Services (draughting, production, quality). Stoke on Trent College has a variety of simulated working environments, and the Learning Resource Centres are designed to help students by offering information technology facilities, workshops and libraries.
Engineering courses cover engineering operations – machining(turning, milling, fitting), fabrication and welding, or pipe welding work. Stoke on Trent College has a variety of simulated working environments and the Learning Resource Centres are designed to help students by offering information technology facilities, workshops and libraries. They combine NVQ and Diploma qualifications along with Functional Skills.
Engineering courses cover engineering operations – machining(turning, milling, fitting), fabrication and welding, or pipe welding work. Stoke on Trent College has a variety of simulated working environments and the Learning Resource Centres are designed to help students by offering information technology facilities, workshops and libraries. They combine NVQ and Diploma qualifications along with Functional Skills.
These courses cover mechanical manufacture, machining (turning, milling, fitting) or engineering maintenance (electrical, mechanical, fluid power), fabrication and welding, pipe welding, or technical services (draughting, production, quality). Stoke on Trent College has a variety of simulated working environments, and the Learning Resource Centres are designed to help students by offering information technology facilities, workshops and libraries. They combine NVQ and Diploma qualifications along with Functional Skills.
These courses cover mechanical manufacture, machining (turning, milling, fitting) or engineering maintenance (electrical, mechanical, fluid power), fabrication and welding, pipe welding, or technical services (draughting, production, quality). Stoke on Trent College has a variety of simulated working environments, and the Learning Resource Centres are designed to help students by offering information technology facilities, workshops and libraries. They combine NVQ and Diploma qualifications along with Key Skills/Functional Skills.
These courses cover mechanical manufacture, machining (turning, milling, fitting) or engineering maintenance (electrical, mechanical, fluid power), fabrication and welding, pipe welding, or technical services (draughting, production, quality). Stoke on Trent College has a variety of simulated working environments, and the Learning Resource Centres are designed to help students by offering information technology facilities, workshops and libraries. They combine NVQ and Diploma qualifications along with functional Skills.
These courses cover mechanical manufacture, machining (turning, milling, fitting) or engineering maintenance (electrical, mechanical, fluid power), fabrication and welding, pipe welding, or technical services (draughting, production, quality). Stoke on Trent College has a variety of simulated working environments, and the Learning Resource Centres are designed to help students by offering information technology facilities, workshops and libraries. They combine NVQ and Diploma qualifications along with Functional Skills.
During this 12 week coures Introduction to CNC lathe setting and programming is for anyone who wants to gain the basic skills and knowledge to programme, set up and carryout basic operating commands on an industrial CNC lathe.
The Diploma in Engineering will develop the knowledge and skills you need to progress towards an engineering Apprenticeship and a career in engineering. You will cover essential subjects such as principles of engineering and welding and engineering technology. Optional subjects include working with sheet metals and wiring and testing electrical circuits.
The qualification provides knowledge and practical skills related to the Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering, Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication & Welding.
This award is designed to contribute towards the knowledge and understanding for the N/SVQs in Engineering Level 3 (City & Guilds 1788), while containing additional skills and knowledge which go beyond the scope of the National Occupational Standards. It provides a valuable alternative for those candidates who do not have access to the N/SVQ.
The introduction to Computer Aided Design course is for anyone who has ever wanted to try and produce technical drawing or plans using a computer drawing package.
The course covers the principles and practice of 2D CAD. The student will become familiar with the basic techniques required to produce and edit drawings of a simple nature.
This course is concerned with developing the ability to apply the drafting procedures required to create and modify existing 3D objects either surfaces or solids at any position within three dimensional space.
The 120-credit BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering extends the specialist work-related focus and covers the key knowledge and skills required in engineering. These students may wish to progress to the Extended Diploma.
This is a hands on programming course where you learn practical applications from the beginning of the course. The course covers an introduction to programmable logic controllers for the maintenance and installation engineer.
The evening course is for anyone who wants to gain an ABC welding Award, its ideal if you are looking to update your welding skills to level 2 and then progressing on to level 3 Award.
To achieve Level 2 Award in Fabrication and Welding Practice, you must achieve a minimum of 10 credits, 3 credits must come from the Mandatory Units Health and Safety in Fab and Weld and
a further 7 credits from the welding Pathway must be achieved. MIG, TIG, MMA or Oxy Fuel.
This qualifications is for those who are new to welding, or would like some experience of the job before starting their career learners looking to progress to higher qualifications and achieve professional recognition from The Welding Institute, employees working in another aspect of welding engineering who require some practical training.
This is an introduction to welding skills starting with Manual metal arc or MIG welding
The course will provide the oppurtunity for you to have a go at welding, if you have ever wanted to become a welder, come along and try. This 4 week course will show you some basic welding activities that you can try.
The Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering qualification requires a minimum of 120 credits of which 50 are mandatory core.
The Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC programmes must contain a minimum of 65 credits at level 4.
Mandatory units include Analytical Methods for Engineers, Engineering Science, Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation, plus a range of further units which could include: Electrical and Electronic Principles, Health, Safety and Risk Assessment in Engineering plus further units
This is a one year full time course. Modules can include Personal Development, Mathematics, Electrical or Mechanical Technology, Design Project, Comms, Electrical or Mechanical Principles, Electrical Machines, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, Electronics, Work Based Project. Visits may be arranged to Engineering Exhibitions and companies to supplement the student’s programme of study.
Learning takes place in a friendly and relaxed environment. Your lecturer or the guidance team are there to help you get the most from your course. If you want to study on your own you can use one of the three Learning Resources Centres.
This is a two year part time course. Modules can include Personal Development, Mathematics, Electrical or Mechanical Technology, Design Project, Comms, Electrical or Mechanical Principles, Electrical Machines, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials, Electronics, and Work Based Project. Visits may be arranged to Engineering Exhibitions and companies to supplement the student’s programme of study. Learning takes place in a friendly and relaxed environment. Your lecturer or the guidance team are there to help you get the most from your course. If you want to study on your own you can use one of the three Learning Resources Centres or one of the special study workshops in English, Mathematics and Information Technology.
