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Adult 19+

Renewable and Subsea Engineering

If you are a born problem solver with a questioning mind and enjoy being in a fast paced and ever changing environment, a renewable and subsea engineering course might be just what you are looking for.


Our courses are designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed for the industry. You might already be working in the engineering sector and want to diversify into this exciting landscape or you might be looking for a new challenge and a new career. Choose to study with us and you will be fully supported throughout your studies by industry experienced tutors who know what it takes to succeed.

You will benefit from our close links with industry and specialist facilities, which replicate real-working environments.

So whether you want to be a subsea engineer, wind turbine technician or project manager, our courses will get you skilled and ready for industry.

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What can I study?

Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Subsea & Renewables) - Level 3

Explore various engineering topics such as electrical and mechanical engineering, design principles and project skills in our dedicated Energy Academy.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Energy Academy, Wallsend

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Skills Bootcamp in Welding Inspection - Level 3

Whether you want to be a shipbuilding welder, a building construction welder or a fitter, this course will help take you there.

Length: 12 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Energy Academy, Wallsend

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Skills Bootcamp Brightsparks (Welding) - Level 3

Launch your welding career with hands-on, industry-aligned training and gain cutting-edge skills in MIG and TIG Welding processes.

Length: 10 hours per week for 15 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Energy Academy, Wallsend

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What can I do with a Renewable and Subsea qualification?

Daily tasks:

  • Checks finished workpiece for defects and conformity with specification.
  • Cleans and smoothes weld.
  • Guides electrode or torch along line of weld, burns away damaged areas, and melts brazing alloy or solder into joints.
  • Cuts metal pieces using gas torch or electric arc.
  • Connects wires to power supply, or hoses to oxygen, acetylene, argon, carbon dioxide, electric arc, or other source and adjusts controls to regulate gas pressure and rate of flow.
  • Selects appropriate welding equipment such as electric arc, gas torch, etc..

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