Free Mechanical Engineering Degree in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Mechanical Engineering Degree Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers the core principles of mechanical engineering. You'll study topics such as materials, thermodynamics, design, and manufacturing processes. It runs over one year of full-time study.

You'll finish with a Mechanical Engineering Degree qualification that can open doors to engineering roles.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of mechanical design and engineering systems.
  • You'll explore materials science and how different materials behave under stress.
  • You'll learn the fundamentals of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
  • You'll develop skills in manufacturing processes and production methods.
  • You'll apply mathematical and analytical techniques to engineering problems.
  • You'll gain practical knowledge of how mechanical systems are built and maintained.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom setting at Furness College Channelside Campus. Learning is delivered full-time during the day. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the college before you start. Contact Furness College on 01229 825017 for full details on how the course is assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Mechanical engineer, designs and develops mechanical systems and components.
  • Design engineer, creates technical drawings and product specifications.
  • Manufacturing engineer, improves production processes in a factory or plant.
  • Maintenance engineer, keeps industrial machinery and equipment running safely.
  • Project engineer, manages engineering projects from planning through to completion.
  • Technical sales engineer, advises clients on engineering products and solutions.

What you could study next

  • BEng or MEng in Mechanical Engineering, for those wanting a full honours degree and chartered engineer status.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Engineering, a step toward degree-level study.
  • Engineering apprenticeship at degree level, combining work and study in a specialist engineering role.

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