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Engineering

West Lancashire College has a thriving Engineering department based at its purpose-designed Construction, Engineering and Logistics Centre. Whilst studying on our courses, students will learn valuable skills across a wide range of engineering disciplines, including working with hand tools, welding, domestic electrical circuits, machining, fitting and assembly techniques.

Students will be granted the opportunity to learn about a variety of engineering aspects including communications for engineering technicians, computer aided drafting, thermodynamics, electronic fault-finding, plus more much!

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Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing - (Engineering) Level 3

On this two-year course, students will spend most of time in college learning the theoretical and practical skills you will need and develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector.

Length: 2 Years
Study: Full Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: West Lancashire College

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Electrical Installations Level 2

Our qualified and experienced team of experts are now delivering the City and Guilds 265, which is the industry recognised qualification for people wanting to work within the electrical industry

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: West Lancashire College

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Electrical Installations Level 3

Our Electrical Installation Level 3 qualification is for a 16-19 year old who would like to gain a career as an electrician in the building services industry.

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full Time
Start date: 2nd September 2024
Location: West Lancashire College

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Engineering Technology Level 2

The Level 2 Engineering qualification is for people who want the hands on skills required to progress to specialist areas of engineering.

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full Time
Start date: 1st September 2025
Location: West Lancashire College

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100%*

pass rate for Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Extended Diploma

*data from Proachieve September 2024

100%*

pass rate for Electrical Installations Diploma Level 2

*data from Proachieve September 2024

Good

Ofsted Report 2024

Anthony Robinson

Head of Curriculum for STEM and Digital

I have vast automotive industry experience and I've had a number of job roles within the sector, including diagnostic technician and workshop controller with manufacturers, such as Honda, Toyota and Lexus. I joined West Lancashire College in 2007 and have also been part of a team of authors who revised the popular Hillier’s Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics textbook. I am a fully qualified Level 4 Hybrid and EV master technician.

Gareth Lloyd

Engineering Lecturer

I have worked at West Lancashire College since 2021. I have delivered engineering subjects such as CAD, CNC and Design to BTEC L3 Extended Diploma Full time students and also L3 Apprentices. I also delivered CAD/CAM and Engineering Project to HNC/D students. Prior to teaching, I was a time served skills toolmaker, which involved machining techniques including Milling, Turning and Cylindrical/Surface grinding. I also worked extensively on the manufacture, maintenance and modification of Power Press tools.

Mike Ashcroft

Engineering Lecturer

I am a time served engineer with over 22 years industry experience, working, across Aerospace, Automotive, Oil and Gas and Glass manufacturing sectors. Passionate about getting students to the best possible destinations, I actively interact with local industry to create the best opportunities for our learners. I use my own broad range of experience and industry knowledge to bring learning into a real-life context, sparking interest in students and take pride in developing the next generation of Engineers

Stephen Foord

Electrical Lecturer

With over 21 years of experience running my own business, I'm delighted to now be part of the teaching staff at West Lancashire College. I bring a wealth of practical knowledge and industry expertise to the classroom. I hold multiple qualifications in electrical, mechanical, and information technology fields and I'm also a Chartered IT Professional. With my diverse background, I can provide students with a well-rounded, real-world perspective on electrical engineering and related disciplines.

Grace

Engineering Level 2 Student

I chose to study Engineering, as my family are very passionate about the subject and I really enjoyed learning about the topic in high school, so I wanted to continue studying whilst at West Lancs. My favourite part is the workshop, where we create a variety of projects including a Plunbob. My next steps are an Apprenticeship with an Engineering company in Wigan and once I have completed that, I would like to aim towards being a project leader or a manager.

Michael

Electrical Level 3 Student

As an Electrical student, I’ve progressed from Level 2 to Level 3, with my knowledge and understanding of the course consistently growing. I pride myself on having a great attention to detail, a deep understanding of electrical science principles and I am aiming to gain an electrical mechanical apprenticeship at Jaguar Land Rover.

Ryan

Engineering Level 3 Student

I chose this course to discover the type of Engineering job that I would like to embark on in the future. The tutors are amazing! I’ve really enjoyed the CAD and materials elements of the course.

Richard

Engineering Level 3 Student

I chose the Engineering Level 3 course because I have an interest in the industry. The other students on my course are great and the Sellafield job opportunities are amazing.

Mikey

Engineering Level 3 Student

After enjoying my Engineering course in high school, I decided to continue by studying the Level 3 course at West Lancashire College. I’m really looking forward to visiting Austria in Summer 2024 with my classmates.

Ciaran

Engineering Level 3 Student

I have an interest in Aerospace Engineering and it is a good area of work for my career. I have enjoyed learning about materials and metal properties, as well as the Maths element.