ENGINEERING
ENGINEERING
Within the engineering industry there are thousands of opportunities available every year in Lancashire. New developments in technologies mean that the world is constantly evolving and engineers are at the heart of it. Safer travel, drone deliveries, communication, product improvements, greener energy, advanced machines, robots - the list is endless and so are the opportunities. Preston College have engineering courses at Level 1, 2 and 3. All are designed to help you develop the required skills and knowledge for your next step. The T Level in Engineering - Design and Development is also available. This innovative new qualification combines classroom study with an industry placement, so you develop knowledge and skills. The T Level has a range of core units that provides a strong foundation of knowledge that can be applied to all areas of engineering. It also has a choice of a specialist pathway in either electrical and electronic engineering or mechanical engineering. In our fantastic iSTEM Centre you will benefit from outstanding teaching facilities and equipment including a small-scale wind tunnel, CNC machines, welding pods, plasma cutter, electronic labs, and computer suites.
ALUMNI PROFILE
CAMERON
STUDIED T Level in Engineering (Design & Development)
“ DESTINATION Degree Apprenticeship in Manufacturing Engineering Cameron joined Preston College from Broughton High School with aspirations to work in the aerospace industry and secure a degree apprenticeship. Cameron was also awarded the Personal Achievement Award and the Student of the Year Award at the College’s Annual Awards in June 2025. The tutors have been really helpful and I have been given a variety of opportunities to progress in engineering. My two work experience placements helped me to be open minded and develop the ability to understand all aspects of engineering.
FULL-TIME COURSES
LEVEL
COURSE LENGTH
Engineering Engineering Engineering
1
1 year 1 year
2 3
2 years 2 years
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Engineering – Design & Development
T Level
APPRENTICESHIPS Engineering Operative
LEVEL
COURSE LENGTH*
2 3 3 2 3
1 year
Engineering Fitter
3-4 years 3-4 years
Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician
Fabrication & Welding
1 year
Metal Fabricator
3-4 years
*Course durations on Apprenticeships are given as a guide
T LEVEL IN ENGINEERING - DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT To develop your knowledge of engineering and manufacturing design you will study a range of core units covering: how materials, conditions and context influence design processes and products; essential mathematics for engineering and manufacturing; material processing techniques and their effects on materials and material quality, the condition of materials, how these are managed, and materials testing methods and techniques. You will also develop your knowledge of basic commercial principles including commercial priorities and markets, and resource allocation.
CAREER SPOTLIGHT
£58,068 AVERAGE SALARY
2,018 JOBS IN PRESTON
MECHANICAL ENGINEER As an engineer, you’ll find opportunities in a range of areas including steam, aeronautical, turbine, marine, electrical, mechanical, vehicle and ship structures, plant, and machinery equipment, building systems and services. As the world continues to evolve and innovate, there will always be opportunities out there for you to use your problem-solving skills to design and improve technologies across a range of industries. The T Level in Engineering will help you to develop the skills you need to be a successful engineer and prepare you for your next step. Engineers are typically educated to degree level, so you will need to complete further study after college. This could be through university or a degree or higher-level apprenticeship.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Aerospace Engineer • Manufacturing Engineer • Aeronautical Engineer • Mechanical Engineer • Project & Quality Engineer
• Sustainable Energy Systems Engineer • CAD Technician • CNC Machinist • Electrical & Electronic Engineer
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