This two-year course is for those looking to become highly skilled engineers. You will develop knowledge of a range of practices including technical design, development and quality assurance, installation, commissioning and decommissioning, operation or maintenance of products plus much more. You will apply proven techniques and procedures to solve engineering/manufacturing problems and become skilled in communicating both technical and non-technical information.
You will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks. Compulsory topics include:
English and Maths at Grade 4 or above.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Next Step button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.
“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2023-24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
The engineering sector is ideal for those innovative bright sparks who enjoy coming up with new ways of doing things, have problem-solving skills and enjoy working practically.
Mechanical Engineers develop and design the components and machinery used in manufacturing, construction and other industries.
Turn research ideas into technical plans using computer aided design/modelling (CAD/CAM), research and assess new products and innovations, present design plans and data, oversee maintenance programmes and quality control and manage technicians.**
Client’s business sites, in an office or a factory setting.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Design Engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new manufacturing ideas and systems
Research new developments, design plans for prototypes, use computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-assisted engineering (CAE) software, collect and analyse data from prototype testing, modify product designs ahead of manufacture and write and present reports.**
Office settings and workshops.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the engineering sector include*:
“The course challenges me to work harder and is helping me to pursue my dream of being an underwater welder.”
Kyle Maguire Level 2 Fabrication and Welding, former student at Winterhill School
