Leeds City College

What Our Students Say

“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”

Harrison

“So the tutors are great for a number of reasons – they’re casual, you don’t feel like you’re being forced to do anything that’s uncomfortable, they’re not strict, they’ll have a laugh with you if you want to and they know how to get stuff done when they need to if we’re on a bit of a time crunch, but they also know how to have a bit of fun and not put pressure on you – and they’re great, they’re always there to give you information if you need it for at-home tasks and they’re always on Google Hangouts to message you if you need anything and they get back to you really quickly.”

Rachel

“When I first came I didn’t know anybody at the college but because it’s people you’re surrounded by and people with similar interests to you, you do make friends quickly and you make really close friendships with people because you’re listening to the same things and you’re going through the same things, and you can help each other as well.”

Eve

Did you know!

There are 2,626 vehicle technician, mechanic and electrician jobs in Leeds, this means the sector has increased by 2% compared with 2018. (EMSI, 2019)

By 2024, the vehicle technician, mechanic and electrician labour market in Leeds is predicted to grow by 5.3%. (EMSI, 2019). Students gain both practical and theoretical knowledge and can put their theory into practice in cutting-edge garages.

About School of Engineering & Manufacturing

Video Transcript

ENGINEERING, LEEDS CITY COLLEGE
TRANSCRIPT

INTERVIEWEE – HARRY – BTEC Level 3 Engineering Student (SPEAKING)

Scenery – A student welding

Harry – “It’s a real passion for me being able to actually build circuits and understand how they work, testing and measuring and stuff, I found I learnt a lot more from that than I did studying GCSE Physics, studying electronics in that for two years where I never actually touched or saw a circuit.”

Scenery – A student lifts his welding helmet, takes a look at his work and discusses it with a tutor.

Scenery – A tutor is showing a student how to use a metalworking vice

Harry – “If anyone is interested in something related to engineering there’s something here, there’s a course here.”
Scenery – A student is using a metalworking lathe under the supervision of a tutor

Harry – “ If you are very academic there is the BTEC course equally if you’re, if you struggle with academic learning but you want to go down that path it’s still a course that you can do it’s not so difficult that you’re just gonna y’know fall over at the first day…”

Scenery – Tutors guiding students on using various pieces of engineering equipment

Harry – “and then if you’re not academic and you just want to be doing with your hands you’ve got all of the courses in the workshop here there’s the automotive and mechanical engineering courses that are great for getting onto apprenticeships and straight into work.”

Scenery – A student rolls underneath a car to work on the chassis

Scenery – A student is using an impact wrench to remove wheel bolts and a wheel

Scenery – A student is using a spray gun to spray a car panel in a paint booth

Harry – “There’s a really nice range of lots of different courses and lots of different professions within engineering.”

End Slide – Leeds City College (School of Engineering Logo)
Text – VISIT: LEEDSCITYCOLLEGE.AC.UK
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Welcome to the School of Engineering and Manufacturing

The School of Engineering and Manufacturing is dedicated to preparing students for careers in engineering and manufacturing. We offer a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the latest advancements in these fields, ensuring our students are well-equipped to meet the demands of the industry.

Our focus on engineering and manufacturing covers a wide range of subjects, including electrical installations, welding, and manufacturing processes. Taught by industry-experienced specialists, our programs offer qualifications ranging from Level 1 and beginner courses to Level 3 and Access to Higher Education pathways.

Located at our Printworks Campus, our facilities boast industry-standard workshops equipped with state-of-the-art tools and equipment. Students have access to specialised workshops including electrical installation, fabrication and welding, and machinery operation.

At the School of Engineering and Manufacturing, we are committed to providing our students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in their chosen fields. Whether you’re interested in engineering or manufacturing, we have the resources and expertise to help you achieve your goals.

Safeguarding

We are committed to making sure all students and staff are protected from harm. All staff are trained in safeguarding and child protection, and our dedicated Safeguarding team is on hand for advice and support. Don’t stay silent, we are here for you.
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