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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 in our industry-standard facilities using the latest equipment.
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
Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
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
Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
Automotive Refrigerant Handling
Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance
Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement (DACEN003*)
Certificate in Light Vehicle and Hybrid/Electric Maintenance
Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
Engineering Technician 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 General Engineering
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering
Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship
“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.**
At a client’s business, in an office or in a factory.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Welders cut, join and shape metal plate, pipework and composite materials in the aerospace, construction and civil engineering industries.
Follow engineering drawings and instructions for each job, check dimensions and thickness of materials to be welded, prepare and set out sections to be joined or repaired, operate welding equipment, inspect and test welds and join using precision measuring instruments and dismantle and cut up metal in structures that are being demolished.**
In a workshop, on a construction site or on a demolition site.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from 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![]()