Engineering
Build your career in Engineering
Our study programmes are highly practical, allowing you to learn by doing while building the underpinning knowledge needed to work safely and effectively. You’ll be taught by experienced lecturers and benefit from industry-standard equipment and environments.
For school leavers, our full-time courses provide a clear route into engineering careers or higher-level study, while adults can upskill or retrain through flexible, career-focused learning.
You will also have opportunities to engage with local employers, attend exhibitions such as the Duxford Engineering Technology Skills Exhibition, and gain insight into real industry practice. Alongside your technical training, you’ll develop personal, social and employability skills through projects, including opportunities to contribute to community-based work and explore different career pathways within engineering.
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Come and visit us on one of our college Open Events, where you can find out more about our courses, check out our facilities and speak to current learners and staff.
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College on a mission to launch students into space
The out of this world occasion was launched at Suffolk New College in Ipswich, and around 50 students were involved.
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Prime Minister congratulates Suffolk New College student on exam success
A teenager from Suffolk received a personal message from the prime minister after successfully completing his T Level qualification.
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Sparks fly for welding students after job opportunities become apparent during tour of Sizewell
A group of over 40 welding students were positively sizing up of their future career prospects thanks to a recent tour of Sizewell.
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Engineering Workshop
Our engineering workshop is industry standard and aims to introduce learners to the continually expanding world of mechanical engineering.
The workshop includes CNC lathes, drilling machine, guillotine and precision hand tools.
Welding Workshop
Our welding workshop is industry standard and aims to introduce learners to different processes in the Fabrication and Welding field.
Learners will be introduced to MMA, MIG and TIG welding techniques as well as being able to experience gas cutting and welding.
Help & Support
Moving from school to college can be something of a culture shock. But at Suffolk New College we’ve created a supportive, social environment where you can easily get access to the help and advice you need, make new friends and get the most out of your time with us.
Engineering courses
Looking to earn while you learn?
On an apprenticeship, you’re employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification – usually for one day a week at College.