Preston College Further Education Prospectus 2025-26

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.

FULL-TIME COURSES

LEVEL

COURSE LENGTH

Engineering Engineering Engineering

1

1 year 1 year

2 3

2 years 2 years

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.

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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