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Do you like problem solving? Are you a critical thinker? Always curious how things work? A career in Engineering could be just for you.
If you’re interested in becoming an Engineer, Welder or Electrician, you can learn your trade at Rotherham College in our industry-standard facilities using the latest equipment. We also have courses available in Motor Vehicle offered at Dearne Valley College.
You can choose from a range of engineering courses, all taught by industry-experienced staff who have strong links with the engineering sector. These courses will prepare you to move straight into employment in the industry or on to Higher Education.
Our engineering courses at Rotherham College range from mechanical, electrical, manufacturing to welding and fabrication, so you can focus on the area that interests you most. Each area of engineering is unique and our courses will develop your practical skills and theoretical understanding to prepare you for an industry that is both challenging and in high demand.
Engineering Technologies
Electrical Engineering
Fabrication and Welding
Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
HNC/HND in Engineering
HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
Select your course to begin your application
Advanced Technical Certificate in Engineering
Advanced Technical Certificate in Engineering
Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
Automotive Refrigerant Handling
Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance
Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement (DACEN003*)
Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement (DACEN003*)
Certificate in Light Vehicle and Hybrid/Electric Maintenance
Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
Engineering Technologies
Entry Level Steps to Motor Vehicle
Fabrication and Welding
Light Vehicle Maintenance
Light Vehicle Maintenance
Mechanical Engineering
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship
Vehicle Accident Repair
Vehicle Accident Repair
HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
HNC/HND in General Engineering
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
“I enjoy the hands-on learning and challenging myself to achieve my best.”
Eve Hardwick Level 2 Motor Vehicle![]()
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![]()
“I enjoy the hands-on learning and challenging myself to achieve my best.”
Eve Hardwick Level 2 Motor Vehicle![]()