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Newcastle College Renewable Offshore And Subsea Engineering 10

College 16 to 18

Renewable and Subsea Engineering

If you'd like to carve out a career in Engineering, we can support you on your way.


You’ll benefit from links to employers, industry experienced tutors and first-class specialist facilities, designed to prepare you for a career in one of the fastest growing industries in the North East. Courses within Renewable, Subsea and Welding are developed with employers and offer exciting career opportunities within the wind energy, subsea, offshore, manufacturing and construction sectors.

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What can I study?

Engineering, Fabrication and Welding - Level 1

Study in our Energy Academy to develop basic knowledge and technical skills in welding and fabrication.

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

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Renewable and Subsea Craft Technician Engineering - Level 2

If you're looking for a course that is designed around the skills that North East employers are looking for, this could be the one for you.

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

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Welding and Fabrication - Level 2

Are you looking to gain technical skills and learn a craft? Get ready to get skilled with this Welding and Fabrication course.

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

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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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Welding and Fabrication - Level 3

If you are looking for a challenging but rewarding career in fabrication and welding, this could be the course for you!

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Energy Academy, Wallsend

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Fabrication and Welding Technologies (Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control) – Level 3

Do you want to build a career in the engineering industry? If you have a scientific mind, enjoy being hands-on and have a passion for developing new technologies, apply now.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: Energy Academy, Wallsend

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Meet our students and tutors

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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How can I progress?

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