Study Engineering at Coleg Sir Gâr
Are you a problem solver and innovator? Do you like understanding how things work, making fixes or improvements? Engineering courses at Coleg Sir Gâr focus on industry relevant training and are designed to give you the skills and hands-on experience you need to succeed in the fast-paced world of engineering.
Whether you’re interested in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or Fabrication & Welding, we have flexible study options to fit your lifestyle and career goals. Including full-time, part-time or work-based learning.
Join us for an open day to visit our dedicated engineering block and start your journey towards a rewarding career today.
Engineering Sectors & Career Pathways:
Design of Machines & Engines, Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport, Marine, Biomedical Production, Manufacture, Renewable Energy Production.
Design of Electrical Systems & Components, Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, Networks, Power Distribution.
Design of Electronic Systems & Components, Telecoms, Mobile, Robotics, Radio/Satellite, Computing, Instrumentation.
Design of Structures, Construction, Transport, Energy & Power, Tunneling, Highways/Rail, Water Supply Systems/Dams, Bridges.
Oil/Gas, Nuclear Energy, Green Energy, Chemicals, Petroleum, Pharmaceuticals, Food & Drink.
Engineering Vocational Course Options
Routes Available:
- Craft Route (For roles like Technician, Maintenance, Mechanic, Toolmaker, Operator, Fitter, Welder, Fabricator)
- Academic Route (For roles like Design, Testing, Prototyping, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Management)
Level 1 - Introductory Level (No GCSEs Required)
- Course:
- Level 1 General Engineering (C&G 2850 L1)
- Progression Options:
- Level 2 General Engineering (C&G 2850 L2)
- Level 2 Welding & Fabrication (C&G 2850 L2)
Level 2 - Craft Route (4 GCSEs Required at Grade D)
- Courses:
- Level 2 Welding & Fabrication (C&G 2850 L2)
- Level 2 General Engineering (C&G 2850 L2)
- Progression Options:
- Welding & Fabrication Path:
- Level 3 Welding & Fabrication (C&G 2850 L3)
- Level 3 Welding Apprenticeship (NVQ L3/EAL L3)
- General Engineering Path:
- Level 3 Yr 1 General Engineering (C&G 2850 L3 Y1)
- Level 3 Yr 2 - Mechanical Engineering (C&G 2850 L3 Y2 MECH)
- Level 3 Yr 2 - Electrical Engineering (C&G 2850 L3 Y2 ELEC)
- Welding & Fabrication Path:
Level 3 - Academic Route (Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade C Including Maths/English)
- Courses:
- Enhanced Engineering Dual (UAL L2 & L3)
- Level 3 Yr 1 Sub Diploma General Engineering (EAL L3 Sub Dip & Skills)
- 3 A Levels in Maths, Sciences & Computing (Alternative pure academic route)
- Progression Options:
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Path:
- Level 3 Ext Dip Yr 2 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (EAL L3 Ext Dip)
- Level 3 TED Yr 2 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (EAL L3 Tech Ext Dip)
- Level 4 HNC PT or FT - Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HNC)
- Level 5 HNDPT or FT Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HND)
- Degree Apprenticeship - 5 Yr PT Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (BSc or BEng)
- University Degree - 3 Yrs BSc or BEng
- Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Path:
Past students have gone on to…
- Secure jobs at prestigious companies such as TATA, Jaguar, Aston Martin
- Successful careers as Engineering lecturers
- Study PHDs in University
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Mechanical engineering students at Coleg Sir Gâr will continue to benefit from a recent renewal of a college accreditation from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
