Engineering and Manufacturing

Engineers are responsible for the development and maintenance of a range of important facilities and equipment, and the demand for skilled engineers is increasing regionally and nationally. Each day presents new challenges to overcome, solutions to be found and products to create.

Our Engineering and Manufacturing courses will give you a strong foundation of knowledge, skills and experience to start your career in this exciting and diverse sector.

Available Courses

All
College 16-19
University Level
Apprenticeship
Adult 19+
Apprenticeship
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician (MOET) Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Flexible
Apprenticeship
Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician (HNC)
Flexible
Apprenticeship
Machining Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Flexible
Apprenticeship
Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Flexible
Apprenticeship
Engineering Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Flexible
Apprenticeship
Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Flexible
University Level
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Engineering (Electrical / Electronic) for England (HTQ) part time (September 2027 entry)
Chippenham
University Level
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Engineering (Mechanical) for England (HTQ) part time
Chippenham
University Level
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Engineering (Mechanical) for England (HTQ) part time (September 2027 entry)
Chippenham
University Level
Higher National Diploma (HND) Engineering (Electrical / Electronic) for England (HTQ) (September 2027 entry)
Chippenham
University Level
Higher National Diploma (HND) Engineering (Mechanical) for England (HTQ) (September 2027 entry)
Chippenham
University Level
Higher National Certificate (HNC) Engineering (Electrical / Electronic) for England (HTQ) part time
Chippenham
1 2

More About Our Courses

Taught in dedicated facilities under the guidance of experienced industry staff, you will learn to use relevant tools and software to develop your practical and technical skills. You will also gain knowledge of a broad range of topics vital within the sector, such as mathematics, materials, mechanical drawing, design and testing. 

Our workshop equipment includes lathes and mills, and our labs will enable you to gain experience with CAD equipment and software, programmable logic controllers, pneumatic and hydraulic rigs and a range of electronic, robotic and mechatronic facilities. 

We have strong links with industry partners, allowing us to provide you with more than just academic experience.

Previous students have progressed on to successful roles in the industry, or further study at university in various engineering areas, including our own HND in Engineering.

View Our Facilities & Work

Courses Offered At

Chippenham campus building
Chippenham Campus
Salisbury Campus
Search Our Website
Still looking for a full time course?

If you haven’t applied yet, don’t worry, it’s not too late!

If you would like to join us this September, please identify the course and corresponding campus you wish to study at.

Our application hubs are open on each campus from Wednesday 26 August until Wednesday 2 September, between 9:30am and 1pm, and then again from 2pm until 4pm.

Make your way to your chosen campus in person to discuss your interested courses with our admissions team. Please note some of our courses are nearing capacity, our admissions advisors will be able to discuss the options available to you.