Engineering and Manufacturing Courses (Mechanical, Electronic, Maintenance, Fabrication and Welding)

If you enjoy using technology and solving problems…

Our Engineering courses in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electronics, Welding and Fabrication are delivered by tutors with extensive experience in the industry sector and their professional expertise is valued by our students.

The knowledge and skills learned on our engineering courses can be used in many related industries. Examples include civil engineering, engineering construction, agricultural engineering, power, shipbuilding and repair, renewable energy, and oil and gas.

Engineers work in a range of industries including construction and engineering, transport, aerospace, and offshore oil and gas. They also carry out repairs on manufacturing equipment and machinery. Welders work with a lot of different metals, alloys and materials – heating, melting and joining these ‘composites’ together. You may also have the opportunity to work abroad on overseas construction projects.

As well as Further education programmes, Apprenticeships at a range of levels are also available in areas such as manufacturing, electrical and electronics, mechanical and electrical engineering maintenance and installations. Apprenticeships are an optimal way of training, developing and skilling people for the future.

Full-time Courses

Engineering Level 1
Engineering (Certificate) Level 2
Mechanical Manufacturing Level 2/3
Welding and Fabrication Level 2/3
Electronics, Automation and Robotics Level 2/3
Engineering and Manufacturing Level 3
Design and Development for Engineering Level 3 – T Level

Apprenticeships

COMING SOON: Corporate Responsibilities and Sustainability Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship
Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship
Engineering Manufacturing TechnicianHigher Apprenticeship Level 4
Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
General WelderLevel 2 Apprenticeship
Machining TechnicianLevel 3 Apprenticeship
Manufacturing EngineerDegree Apprenticeship Level 6
Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
Metal FabricatorLevel 3 Apprenticeship

KyranLevel 2 Mechanical and Electrical MaintenanceThe induction days were a massive help because it showed me
what I’d be doing. It gave me confidence on what I wanted to
do and what to expect for the upcoming year. The facilities are
very good, open for the students and available for me to use.
TeiganLevel 3 Metal FabricatorI wanted to develop my current welding skills and learn
new welding techniques. Studying here is fun and informative
and will give me skills for life. My tutors are already ready
to help and willing to share their own knowledge.
TheoLevel 3 Advanced Technical EngineeringThe facilities and equipment meet industry standards
and are far better than other colleges. I love designing
a solution against a problem to then manufacture
my prototype.
Theo Griffiths
GraceLevel 3 Mechatronics Maintenance TechnicianThe apprenticeship I am taking is partnered with the college
for learning development. I like the friendly and patient learning
environment and supportive staff. The equipment is in good
condition and it's nice to use a range of practical equipment.
Elliot CroninElliotLevel 2 Mechanical EngineeringI like that I am able to practice my skills and manufacture
different items from my workshop booklet. All of the tutors are
friendly and helpful and you gain lots of hands on experience.
AaronLevel 3 Mechatronics Maintenance TechnicianColchester Institute was chosen by my employer as it's highly
regarded when it comes to their engineering departments.
I like being able to use industry equipment such as the
lathes and the ability for true hands-on experience.

City & Guilds Awards in Welding SkillsLevels 1, 2, 3
HNC/DEngineering (Electrical and Electronic)
HNC/DMechanical Engineering