Engineering & Science
Studying engineering or science will provide you with the technical skills, practical experience and underpinning knowledge required to achieve employment in these thriving sectors. If you would describe yourself as a logical and inquisitive person who enjoys gaining both practical and theoretical knowledge, engineering or science could be the right pathway for you! Our courses range from level 2 or level 3 BTEC courses for school leavers, to part time level 3 diplomas for adults, or HNC and HND electrical and engineering courses and finally, level 2, 3 and 4 electrical and engineering apprenticeships.
Trips and visits
Throughout your engineering course you will have the opportunity to visit a range of local employers to give you a valuable insight into the sector and a chance to speak with industry experts.
Past students have visited companies including Sellafield, Jaguar Land Rover and TATA Chemicals.
Science students will also be able to take part in numerous exciting visits to enhance their learning. Previous students have visited Chester Zoo to learn about animal psychology and taken part in a National Bar Mock Trial competition at Liverpool and Warrington Crown Courts.
Industry links
Our tutors have excellent working relationships with key professionals who host guest talks and demonstrations to enhance your industry knowledge and inform you of the various career opportunities available in the sector. You may even have the opportunity to show off your developing skills and potentially secure an apprenticeship or part-time job.
The college works with a range of highly-regarded employers within engineering and science, including Roberts Bakery, Oliver Valves, Dana Engineering, Dantom Electronics, ABB, WHP Telecoms, Cheshire Police, Warrington Pathology Department, and United Utilities.
I am
16-18 Years Old
Our science courses will introduce students to a broad range of topics, primarily focussing on physics, chemistry and biology. Whether you aim to become a laboratory technician or enter the world of animal behaviour, studying science can lead you towards a wide range of exciting and rewarding careers.
If you choose to study engineering, you will be taking your first step into a robust sector with fantastic employment opportunities. Whether you wish to take a theory-based course and become proficient in CAD and electrical principles, or take a more practical route where you will be working with the latest machinery, our engineering courses will help you gain the skills you need to secure employment in this evolving field.
HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Part-Time)
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HNC General Engineering
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HNC General Engineering (Part-Time)
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HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Part-Time)
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HND General Engineering
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HND General Engineering (Part-Time)
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Level 2 Applied Science
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Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship
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Level 2 Mechanical Engineering (PEO)
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Level 3 Applied Science
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Level 3 Engineering
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Level 3 Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship
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Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
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Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
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Level 3 Plate Welder Apprenticeship
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Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
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Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
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I am an
Adult Learner
Our part time engineering courses allow adult students to take their first steps towards securing employment within the engineering sector. These courses cover a wide range of topics and prepare students for entry into electrical/electronic or mechanical engineering.
If you've always been interested in studying engineering, this is the perfect place to start!
HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Part-Time)
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HNC General Engineering
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HNC General Engineering (Part-Time)
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HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Part-Time)
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HND General Engineering
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HND General Engineering (Part-Time)
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Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Plate Welder Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
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Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
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I am a
Higher Education Learner
Our higher education courses in engineering are designed to expand upon your prior knowledge and prepare you for employment or further study. These courses will qualify you to begin working in the sector or enhance your knowledge within your current job role.
Our HNC and HND engineering courses cover a vast range of modules such as engineering design, lean manufacturing, and further mathematics, providing you with all of the specialised in-demand skills that employers are seeking.
HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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HNC Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Part-Time)
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HNC General Engineering
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HNC General Engineering (Part-Time)
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HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Part-Time)
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HND General Engineering
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HND General Engineering (Part-Time)
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Apprenticeship
At Warrington & Vale Royal College, we offer a range of engineering apprenticeships, offering students a highly practical way to learn and provide a valuable insight into the sector.
Students will benefit from expert training both on-site and at college, ensuring they are in the best possible position to secure permanent employment.
Level 2 Lean Manufacturing Operative Apprenticeship
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Level 3 Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship
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Level 3 Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
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Level 3 Maintenance & Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Plate Welder Apprenticeship
Part Time
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Level 3 Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
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Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
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Meet our students
The labs and equipment at the college are fantastic. The staff are so helpful and we get to do lots of interesting practical experiments."
Level 3 Applied Science student Michelle Hubbard joined us from Beamont Collegiate Academy. Michelle decided to study applied science as she has always been fascinated by biology and learning about animals and the human body.
She is looking forward to progressing to university to study animal care, before moving onto a career working with wild and endangered animals.
My tutor has given me the information I need to expand my skills and work effectively in an engineering environment. All of the staff at the college have been exemplary.”
Level 3 Mechanical Engineering (PEO) student Calvin Hutchinson is really enjoying his course and aims to progress onto the Level 3 in General Engineering. Calvin especially enjoys hand fitting and believes the practical skills he is gaining will lead him towards a successful future.
Meet our tutors
Jade Wilkinson
Jade Wilkinson is Curriculum Manager for Engineering and Science and has been teaching at the college for the past eight years. Jade is passionate about both Engineering and Science, and seeks to ensure that students gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge they need to secure a successful career. Jade says: “I really enjoy overseeing Science at the college and ensuring that our students receive the best training possible. We make sure the students are fully prepared to enter this exciting and expanding sector!”
Steve Merrigan
Mechanical Engineering Tutor Steve has a wealth of industry experience, having worked as a design and project engineer in the automotive and materials handling industries prior to his teaching career. He has now been teaching for almost 25 years and specialises in CAD and design, ensuring that his students are exposed to the latest innovations in engineering design.
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