Engineering
If you enjoy figuring out how things work and have a curious mind, an engineering course could be just what you’re looking for.
Our Engineering Centre of Excellence at Highfields Science Park offers large workshops with industry-standard equipment for a range of engineering disciplines, including milling and turning (CNC and manual), plus electrical/electronic engineering, incorporating the latest Programmable Logic Controller and robotics training rigs. Classroom technology includes AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design) and Solid Works design packages. We have also invested in 3D printing and scanning technology.
Highfields also has dedicated workshops for fabrication and welding training.
We work with some of the leading names in the industry, including
Saint-Gobain, BCM Fareva, Nottingham City homes and CEMA Limited, as well as one of the country’s leading universities, the University of Nottingham.
Our courses are designed with you in mind, and start from Level 1, with progression available through the levels up to Higher National Diploma (HND) at Level 5.
We offer you a clear progression route on your journey to become a qualified engineer in one of 18 sector areas, with support from staff who have industry experience in their specialist area.
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Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Level 3 Award) - Full-time
This qualification is for you if you are looking to start in the broad, advanced manufacturing and engineering sector in more specialised roles.
BESA Pipe Exam (including training) - Part-time
This course is perfect if you want to get your Class II skills card for the Heat and Vent industry, valid for 3 years.
Civil Engineering Senior Technician - Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4)
If you would like to progress your career in civil engineering this apprenticeship may just be the way to do it.
Engineering and Manufacturing Technology (Level 1) - Full-time
This qualification is perfect if you would like to gain core knowledge and understanding of a range of occupational roles from across the engineering and manufacturing sector.
Engineering Design and Draughtsman - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Engineering design and draughtspersons produce designs and drawings for structures, piping, electrical systems, control and instrumentation systems and mechanical components used in industrial and commercial construction.
Engineering Fitter - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
The broad purpose of the occupation is to produce complex high value, low volume components or assemblies in full or part, using machines, equipment or systems, to the required specification.
Engineering Operations (Knowledge) (EAL Level 2 Certificate) - Full-time
This qualification is perfect if you would like to gain core knowledge and understanding of a range of occupational roles from across the engineering and manufacturing sector.
HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Level 4) - Part-time
The course will give you the skills and knowledge needed to progress your career in the fascinating, challenging world of electrical and electronic engineering.
HNC Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ) (Level 4) - Full-time
This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to progress your career in the fascinating and challenging world of electrical and electronic engineering.
HNC Manufacturing Engineering (Level 4) - Part-time
This programme is designed to educate future engineers with greater flexibility and technical capability by exploring the integrated nature of manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
HNC Manufacturing Engineering for England (HTQ) (Level 4) - Full-time
This course is designed to educate future engineers with greater flexibility and technical capability by exploring the integrated nature of manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
HNC Mechanical Engineering (Level 4) - Part-time
Mechanical engineers are essential to the workings of our modern world, combining imagination and technology to offer innovative solutions.
HNC Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) (Level 4) - Full-time
Mechanical engineers are essential to the workings of our modern world, combining imagination and technology to offer innovative solutions.
HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Top Up) (Level 5) - Part-time
If you’ve completed a relevant HNC this conversion course can help you progress your career in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering.
HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ) (Level 5) - Full-time
This Level 5 course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to progress your career in the fascinating and challenging world of electrical and electronic engineering.
HND Manufacturing Engineering (Top Up) (Level 5) - Part-time
This programme is designed to educate future engineers with greater flexibility and technical capability by exploring the integrated nature of manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
HND Manufacturing Engineering for England (HTQ) (Level 5) - Full-time
This Level 5 course has been specially designed to educate future engineers with greater flexibility and technical capability by exploring the integrated nature of manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
HND Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) (Level 5) - Full-time
Mechanical engineers are essential to the workings of our modern world, combining imagination and technology to offer innovative solutions.
Machining Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Machining technicians produce complex and precision machined products that are typically used inmachinery, for example, aeroplanes and vehicles. If you would like a career in this industry, this apprenticeship could be for you!
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technicians covers 7 roles: Electrical Technicians; Mechanical Technicians; Control & Instrumentation Technicians; Wind Turbine Technicians Electrical System and Process Control Technicians; Electromechanical Technicians and Plant Operations Technicians.
Metal Fabricator - Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3)
The broad purpose of the occupation is to carry out metal fabrication work using things such as rolled steel joists, columns, channels, steel plate and metal sheet etc.
MIG Welding (City & Guilds Level 2 Award) - Part-time
This course is perfect if you’ve got some welding experience and want to take things onto the next level.
Step into STEM (Engineering, Electrical & Automotive) (Entry Level) (16-18) Full-time
This course is for those who would like to explore technology subjects within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) including elements of Design, and English and Maths at Functional Skills or GCSE.
T Level in Design and Development for Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) (16-18) — Full-time
This course is perfect if you would like a career in mechanical engineering. It combines workshop- and classroom-based studies with at least nine weeks if industry experience with an employer.
T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control - Machining (Level 3) (16-18) - Full-time
This course is perfect if you like designing and making things and would like a career in the engineering sector. This new T Level combines workshop- and classroom-based study with at least nine weeks on industry experience with an employer.
T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair - Mechanical (16 – 18) (Level 3) — Full-time
If you are interested in a career in the engineering then this T Level could be for you. It combines workshop- and classroom-based study with at least nine weeks of industry based experience with an employer.
TIG Welding (City & Guilds Level 2 Award) - Part-time
This course is perfect if you already have some welding experience and would like to take it further.
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Engineering Horizon Kit - How renewable energy is the future
Learn more about how renewable energy sources are made and how to make our future greener. We teach our students to be more sustainable throughout their learning with us, as we progress into an everchanging and green-conscious industry.
This video features lecturer Abbad, introducing our horizon kits that students use to learn with.