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Engineering

Engineering is taught using a wide range of equipment and software to ensure the student is immersed in the technology which will become familiar when they move on into employment.


Our Engineering courses are provided at the college and our West London Institute of Technology on the same campus.

We cover both mechanical and electrical engineering – with further education and higher education courses and progression to universities, with which we have close ties.

Features of our engineering courses

  • Fully-equipped electrical labs including a spectrum analyser, digital storage oscilloscopes, process control and PCB manufacturing
  • Modern mechanical engineering workshops with kit including milling machines, TIG welding, gas turbine engine and a wind tunnel
  • Software including AutoCAD, Automation Studio, Solid Works, Matlab and Inventor
  • Challenging classroom project and research-based work
  • Industry links, including with Martin Baker Aircraft, Keysight Technologies, Hale Hamilton (Valves), Ultra Electronics Controls, Constellium and Surface Measurement Systems
  • Brilliant careers. Students have gone on to companies including Jaguar Land Rover, Schindler, Thames Water, National Rail and Bank of America
  • The chance to get involved in amazing extra-curricular activities, such as the F1 in Schools competition. 

A new Level 4 Data Centre Engineer course

Amazon LogoHRUC has developed and will deliver a new Level 4 Data Centre Engineer programme, building on successful programmes previously delivered by educational institutions in other global Amazon locations.

This is the only programme of its kind currently offered in the UK and is aimed at individuals seeking a career in the Engineering sector, with a focus on the foundation skills required for entry-level technical roles in data centres.

The new employer-sponsored programme, developed and delivered by HRUC, have been designed to develop the specialist technical skills required by the fast-growing data centre industry. The programme will be free of charge for students. Eligible candidates may have the opportunity to participate in a 14-week work-based learning experience within Amazon data centres, providing valuable hands-on industry exposure in addition to the academic courses.

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Uxbridge College’s Mechanical Engineering Thundercat's F1 in Schools Team

Our talented Mechanical Engineering students here at Uxbridge College are using the department’s advanced facilities and resources to build a sports car that will take part in the Lenovo F1 in Schools UK competition.

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Careers

Typical careers may include: Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Technical Sales Rep, Product Developer, Project Engineer, Customer Liaison, Installation and Commissioning, Technical Training.

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