WELCOME TO

THE ENGINEERING COLLEGE

We give engineering employers and apprentices an unrivalled support network to help them thrive. We’re the North West’s specialist engineering training centre, and precision is at the heart of everything we do. For over 25 years, we’ve worked with the industry’s biggest companies, recruited the best engineering talent, and trained the next generation to reach its full potential.

7000
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SQM Facilities

Our state-of-the-art facilities provide unparalleled opportunities to the engineers of the future.

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2500
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Apprentices Trained

and qualified over the past 25+ years, many of whom are now senior leaders.

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250
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Employer Partners

We are the linchpin between top engineering companies and future talent.

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PATHWAYS

FIND YOUR PATHWAY

MEET KATE

“I’m a very hands-on person, that’s the way I like to learn. It’s brilliant here, that’s what they do all day”

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FIND A COURSE, APPRENTICESHIP OR VACANCY

Apprenticeships
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Sector: Construction
Job title: Tungsten Inert Gas Welding
Length: 1 - 10 days

Short description

Suitable for all levels from novice to experienced. The content and duration of the course will vary depending on experience and will reflect each individual’s requirements and abilities.

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Sector: Engineering
Job title: Assessor - Pipefitting
Salary: Competitive – negotiable dependent upon experience

Short description

This is an excellent opportunity to join the successful team at The Engineering College delivering a high-quality learning experience to engineering students, ensuring they reach their maximum educational and developmental potential. This role will suit an experienced Engineering Construction Rigger looking to progress into a teaching role or already within a teaching role. You will be a time served Rigger and hold a Level 2 or above in Engineering. Maths and English. You must possess or be willing to work towards relevant teacher/assessor qualifications which will be fully funded, if required. You will be a team player and an effective communicator with the ability to cope under pressure and happy to work on a variety of tasks.

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Sector: Engineering
Job title: Fork Lift Truck – Counterbalance
Length: 1- 5 days

Short description

This RTITB ForkLift Counterbalance Course, will include theory instruction and assessment followed by practical operator training and assessment which will   comply with the standard laid down in accordance with the HSE code of practice L117.

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Sector: Construction
Job title: Metal Inert / Active Gas Welding / Flux Cored Arc Welding
Length: 1 - 10 days

Short description

Suitable for all levels from novice to experienced. The content and duration of the course will vary depending on experience and will reflect each individual’s requirements and abilities.

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Sector: Construction
Job title: Technical Testing
Length: 1 day

Short description

Technical Tests are the easiest way to ensure that the critical skills of craftspeople and technicians match the demand of today’s engineering industry.  Technical Tests are for competent craftspeople and technicians who require immediate proof of the highly job-specific skills, knowledge and ability in defined task activities.

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Sector: Engineering
Job title: Tutor - Pipefitting
Salary: Competitive – negotiable dependent upon experience

Short description

This is an excellent opportunity to join the successful team at The Engineering College delivering a high-quality learning experience to engineering students, ensuring they reach their maximum educational and developmental potential. This role will suit an experienced Engineering Construction Rigger looking to progress into a teaching role or already within a teaching role. You will be a time served Rigger and hold a Level 2 or above in Engineering. Maths and English. You must possess or be willing to work towards relevant teacher/assessor qualifications which will be fully funded, if required. You will be a team player and an effective communicator with the ability to cope under pressure and happy to work on a variety of tasks.

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Sector: Construction
Job title: Manual metal Arc Welding
Length: 1 - 10 days

Short description

Suitable for all levels from novice to experienced. The content and duration of the course will vary depending on experience and will reflect each individual’s requirements and abilities.

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Sector: Engineering
Job title: Tutor - Mechanical Engineering
Salary: Competitive – negotiable dependent upon experience

Short description

This is an excellent opportunity to join the successful team at The Engineering College delivering a high-quality learning experience to engineering students, ensuring they reach their maximum educational and developmental potential. This role will suit an experienced Engineering Construction Rigger looking to progress into a teaching role or already within a teaching role. You will be a time served Rigger and hold a Level 2 or above in Engineering. Maths and English. You must possess or be willing to work towards relevant teacher/assessor qualifications which will be fully funded, if required. You will be a team player and an effective communicator with the ability to cope under pressure and happy to work on a variety of tasks.

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Sector: Construction
Job title: Welder Assessment
Length: 1 day

Short description

The first step in developing welder’s’ abilities in any process is to undertake a Welder Assessment. This is a one day session which takes place in our workshop with our CSWIP and TWI approved welding instructors.

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Sector: Construction
Job title: Coded Welding Training (BS 4872 / ASME IX BSEN ISO 9606)
Length: 1 - 10 days

Short description

Our coded welder training is specifically designed to suit each individual’s requirements, ensuring that the individual develops the skills in order to carry out welding tasks competently and to test standard.

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FEATURED OPPORTUNITIES

Tutor - Mechanical Engineering

Rigging Instructor/Assessor

MJI10: Hand Torque Bolted Connection Techniques

    EMPLOYERS

    MEETING THE NEEDS OF EMPLOYERS

    Cammell Laird has a strong partnership with The Engineering College for apprentice recruitment and training which has been in existence since 1998. During that time, the college has helped us to deliver an exceptionally talented and dynamic workforce with a significantly lower age profile.

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    Cammell Laird

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    EMPLOYERS

    TRUSTED BY

    EVENT HIRE

    STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES

    Our state-of-the-art building is a unique and versatile space. Whether you’re looking to host an event or deliver a course, we can cater to your needs.

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    INDEPENDENT ASSESSORS

    END POINT ASSESSMENTS

    We’re Ofqual certified to deliver EPA’s. These assessments measure an apprentice’s knowledge, skills, and behaviours and are based on educational standards from industry-recognised bodies.

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    JOIN OUR TEAM

    CAREERS WITH US

    Whether you’re an experienced engineer looking to give back to the younger generation or looking for a better work-life balance, we can provide a fulfilling and flexible environment.

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    CONTACT US

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    Monks Ferry, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 5LH