Courses
The Level 1 Engineering programme is a one-year course that provides the knowledge, understanding and skills for learners wishing to enter a career in the areas of Production or Manufacturing Engineering. It also provides a progression route to higher education qualifications such as EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering and part-time courses in Engineering (Apprenticeships). This course is designed to familiarise you with the fundamentals of operating machine tools such as lathes, drilling machines and workshop fitting tools. It will provide you with the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in workshop fitting, mechanical and production engineering. It is a combination of classroom study and practical workshop.
On this one-year, full-time qualification, you will have the opportunity to learn about the design, development, manufacture and maintenance of engineering products and systems. It is largely classroom-based with one two-hour practical workshop event per week. This qualification will help develop your engineering skills to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. It will give you the knowledge and skills you will need to meet the needs of modern engineering industries.
The Level 3 course in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering is a two year course that provides the knowledge, understanding and skills for learners wishing to enter a career in the areas of Production or Manufacturing Engineering. This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the design, development, manufacture and production of engineering products and systems. Equivalent to three A Levels, the course also provides a progression route to higher education for those wishing to go university, higher apprenticeships or routes into employment.
Welcome to the forefront of innovation and advancement in mechanical manufacturing and engineering at The Sheffield College! Our HNC Manufacturing Engineering course is tailor-made for those hungry to excel in the dynamic realms of mechanical engineering and manufacturing. Designed with aspiring manufacturing engineers in mind, this course serves as your gateway to success in the mechanical manufacturing and engineering industries. Dive deep into a curriculum meticulously crafted to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to thrive in today's competitive landscape.
This qualification covers modern design methodologies, and uses mechanical engineering expertise and understanding to bring concepts to life. You will gain knowledge of the engineering field while you study subjects like client and customer needs, design principles, and design communication.