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ENGINEERING

Our Engineering courses at James Watt College give you access to state-of-the-art workshops, cutting edge technology and strong employer partnerships so that on completion of the course you are ready to take the next step into an higher level apprenticeship, university level study or employment.

Apprenticeships

SAY HELLO TO A FUTURE IN ENGINEERING

Kickstart your career with Engineering courses at James Watt College, where you’ll work hands-on with the latest CNC machines and tools. Learn to create professional drawings using CAD and AutoCAD, access apprenticeships with leading engineering companies, and study higher technical education (Levels 4 & 5) through GBSIoT.

With the engineering industry set to grow by 2 million jobs over the next 5–10 years, there are plenty of opportunities for skilled professionals.

Female engineering student in the workshop

ENGINEERING COURSES

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Level 3 – A Level equiverlant

Engineering T Level

James Watt College School Leaver (16 -18)
Level 1 – GCSE level (grades 1-3)

Engineering Technologies Certificate Level 1

James Watt College School Leaver (16 -18)
Level 2 – GCSE level (grades 4-9)

Engineering Diploma Level 2

James Watt College School Leaver (16 -18)
Level 5 – HND or Foundation Degree

Manufacturing Engineering Foundation Degree

James Watt College Higher education
Level 5 – HND or Foundation Degree

Electronic Engineering (Instrumentation & Control) Foundation Degree

James Watt College Higher education
Level 1 – GCSE level (grades 1-3)

Metal Inert Gas Welding Award Level 1

James Watt College Adult (19+)
Level 4 – HNC level

Engineering (General Engineering) HNC (Full-time) (HTQ)

James Watt College Higher education
Level 1 – GCSE level (grades 1-3)

Tungsten Inert Gas Welding Award Level 1

James Watt College Adult (19+)
Level 2 – GCSE level (grades 4-9)

Rail Engineering Track Maintenance Level 2

James Watt College Adult (19+)
Level 3 – A Level equiverlant

Engineering Diploma Level 3

James Watt College School Leaver (16 -18)
Level 3 – A Level equiverlant

Adult into Engineering (AME) Diploma Level 3

James Watt College Adult (19+)
Level 2 – GCSE level (grades 4-9)

Welding Award Level 2

James Watt College Adult (19+)
Level 1 – GCSE level (grades 1-3)

Manual Metal Arc Welding Award Level 1

James Watt College Adult (19+)
Level 4 – HNC level

Engineering (General Engineering) HNC (Part-time)

James Watt College Higher education

I wasn’t sure of my next steps after school, but my engineering apprenticeship at HydraForce and my time at James Watt College have been the perfect, rewarding choice for my future.

Ritik Mechanical Engineering Foundation Degree Student
University Level Engineering Course

New Rail Skills Hub

Thinking about a career in engineering or rail? We’re proud to offer the Rail Skills Hub, delivered in partnership with Network Rail, giving 16–19-year-olds the chance to develop real, hands-on skills.