Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering
The North East is often described as the heart of the UK's engineering and advanced manufacturing industry, employing 126,000 people.
The region's specialisms include pharmaceutical, rail, food production and automotive. With over 150 years experience supporting the sector we are proud to work in partnership with many of the region's leading employers.
Our extensive range of engineering and advanced manufacturing courses are delivered by experienced and dedicated staff and we have some of the best engineering and advanced manufacturing facilities in the North East.
What do we offer?
Engineering
Fabrication & Welding
Electrotechnical
Improving operational performance
Site Supervisor
Leadership & Management
Finance
Information & Communications Technology
Human Resources Management
Maths & English
Our facilities
Specialist welding and fabrication workshops
Our specialist welding and fabrication workshops accommodate three types of welding MIG, TIG and MMA.
A modern machine shop
Our modern machine workshop boast a selection of the latest lathes, millers, grinders, CNC Machinery, band saws and drills.
Fluid power hydraulic and pneumatic rigs
Our facilities include fluid power hydraulic and pneumatic rigs, SMC training process rigs SCADA, and pick and place rigs.
Micro controller rigs
Our engineering workshops include micro controller rigs, soldering for circuit construction and 3 types of PLCs, including Siemens Mitsubishi and Allen Bradley.
Electric power feedback rigs
On-site we have electric power feedback rigs, motor simulation rigs, motor testing and facilities to wire circuits using board systems covering all voltages up to 420.
Access to design inventor
We have access to Design Inventor, CAD, and 3D printing facilities, as well as live conveyors, pump sets, gear boxes, and training rigs.
Who we work with
We have strong links with regional engineering employers, including: Marelli (formerly Calsonic Kansei), ZF, Unipres, Adient, Gestamp, Liebherr, Connor Solutions and Signal Plastics. We work with employers, ensuring we can deliver courses appropriate for both current, and future workforce requirements. This has led to us developing programmes such as the manufacturing technician apprenticeship in conjunction with Marelli, utilising apprenticeships to address up-skilling and skills gaps within the engineering workforce.
Work with us
College updates
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New Principal announced for Northumberland College
May 23, 2022
Following a rigorous selection process, the board of governors has announced Gary Potts as the new Principal of Northumberland College
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Education Partnership North East publishes gender pay gap report
May 12, 2022
Education Partnership North East (EPNE) has announced its gender pay gap results for 2021 which is significantly below the national average.
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Sunderland College welcomes Exchequer Secretary
May 3, 2022
Helen Whately MP visited Sunderland College to find out how significant investment in facilities has revolutionised skills and education training