Adult 19+

Renewable and Subsea Engineering

If you are a born problem solver with a questioning mind and enjoy being in a fast paced and ever changing environment, a renewable and subsea engineering course might be just what you are looking for.

Our courses are designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed for the industry. You might already be working in the engineering sector and want to diversify into this exciting landscape or you might be looking for a new challenge and a new career. Choose to study with us and you will be fully supported throughout your studies by industry experienced tutors who know what it takes to succeed.

You will benefit from our close links with industry and specialist facilities, which replicate real-working environments.

So whether you want to be a subsea engineer, wind turbine technician or project manager, our courses will get you skilled and ready for industry.

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Food Production and Cooking - Level 2 (Part-Time)

Do you dream of being a chef? This part-time Food Production and Cooking course will have you 'cooking on gas' towards a career in the catering and hospitality sector.

Length: 6.5 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Professional Cookery - Level 3 (Part-Time)

This course could help you land your dream role in the kitchen. Gain an understanding of commodities used, current trends and the use of state-of-the-art technology in cooking.

Length: 6.5 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Creative Craft (Ceramics) - Level 3

If you have a passion for ceramics and are prepared to try throwing, hand building, sculpting, glazing and being part of a fully functioning ceramics studio, this course will be an excellent option for you

Length: 7 hours per week for 33 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice - Level 3

Are you passionate about people and making the workplace a great place to be? Study this course in People Practice at a CIPD Approved Centre and add real value to your workplace and the teams within it.

Length: 4.5 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Policing - Level 3

Want to join the police? Looking to gain the right experience to give you an employment edge? This policing course is perfect if you're setting your sights on a career in the force.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Early Years Practitioner - Level 2 (Part-Time)

This Early Years Practitioner - Level 2 course is a part-time intensive course designed to help adults begin a career in childcare and early years education.

Length: 4 hours per week for 35 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 2 (Part-Time)

This Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 2 course will help you take your first steps towards a career as a teaching assistant.

Length: 4 hours per week for 35 weeks (plus 1 day per week work experience)
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Early Years Educator – Level 3 (Part-Time)

This Early Years Educator course is perfect for you if are passionate about education and would love to work with young children and infants.

Length: 8 hours per week for 52 weeks, plus 2 days per week work experience
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Supporting Teaching and Learning (Part-Time) - Level 3

This part-time Supporting Teaching and Learning - Level 3 course is a one-year programme that will help prepare you for employment as a teaching assistant.

Length: 4 hours per week for 35 weeks (plus 1 day per week work experience)
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Engineering (Academic) - Level 3

Study advanced engineering techniques and manufacturing concepts and prepare you to take your first steps toward a career in Engineering.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Engineering (Craft) - Level 3

If you want to join a diverse and forward-thinking industry that is always looking to find solutions, this course is for you! A great first stepping stone towards a career in the engineering industry.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Make-Up - Level 2 (Part-Time)

Do you love to create striking looks and experiment with the latest make-up trends and products? This part-time make-up course can help you launch your career as a make-up artist.

Length: 4 hours per week for 25 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Chase Maughan

Level 3 Renewable and Subsea Engineering

"When you study at college you get a lot more freedom as well as responsibility. Its more similar to real-life, because you aren’t going to have someone stood beside you telling you what you have to do. College really does prepare you for your future."

Niall Kendal

FdEng Subsea and Offshore Engineering

"Throughout my apprenticeship and studies, I've developed a great understanding of the industry, a strong knowledge base, and I get to put theory into practice while I'm offshore. I want to challenge myself to enter a management role in the Energy industry eventually, and I know my degree from Newcastle College University Centre will help me achieve that dream."

Daily tasks:

Checks finished workpiece for defects and conformity with specification.
Cleans and smoothes weld.
Guides electrode or torch along line of weld, burns away damaged areas, and melts brazing alloy or solder into joints.
Cuts metal pieces using gas torch or electric arc.
Connects wires to power supply, or hoses to oxygen, acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, electric arc, or other source and adjusts controls to regulate gas pressure and rate of flow.
Selects appropriate welding equipment such as electric arc, gas torch, etc..

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Daily tasks:

Checks finished workpiece for defects and conformity with specification.
Cleans and smoothes weld.
Guides electrode or torch along line of weld, burns away damaged areas, and melts brazing alloy or solder into joints.
Cuts metal pieces using gas torch or electric arc.
Connects wires to power supply, or hoses to oxygen, acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, electric arc, or other source and adjusts controls to regulate gas pressure and rate of flow.
Selects appropriate welding equipment such as electric arc, gas torch, etc..