Thinking about  career in Engineering?

Working in Engineering can be a rewarding and well-paid. Engineering is all around us and creates the basis for the modern society that we live in. It also offers a massive variety of job opportunities.

If you are good with your hands, a natural problem solver and fascinated with the way things work then there will be a career in Engineering that will suit your particular needs. From our Technology Campus at Enterprise Way students enjoy access to a huge range of motor vehicles from Heavy Goods vehicles through to Motorcycles. Gain valuable experience in the Machine Shop or you can work in the purpose-built and equipped Electronics labs and the life-sized Plumbing or Electrical bays providing real-world working scenarios.

There are a range of job opportunities within this sector including:

• Electrical Engineer

• Design & Development Engineer

• Machine Setter

• Mechanical Engineer or Technician

• Motor Vehicle Engineer

• Plumber

• Science Technician

• Sheet Metal Worker

• Tool Maker

• Vehicle Body Repair & Paint Technician

Nick Wightman, trainer at the Volkswagen training centre in Milton Keynes, received an Outstanding Commitment Award in the Certificate of Training Practice awarded by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

"It was very difficult to free the time to complete the coursework, juggling work responsibilities and family. Fortunately, the tutors at Barnfield College were very flexible and accommodating with help and information. In turn, that encouraged me to go the extra mile with the work. The course was held at the Volkswagen training centre, which saved me a lot of travelling time."