Production Engineering for Manufacture
All the manufactured products we use in our daily lives, from processed food to clothing and cars, are the result of production engineering. Production engineers need to have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all the possible production technologies available, their advantages and disadvantages, the requirements of the production system operation and the interaction between […]
Fluid Mechanics
Fluid mechanics is an important subject to engineers of many disciplines, not just those working directly with fluid systems. Mechanical engineers need to understand the principles of hydraulic devices and turbines (wind and water); aeronautical engineers use these concepts to understand flight, while civil engineers concentrate on water supply, sewerage and irrigation. This unit introduces […]
Electrical Machines
Electrical machines can be found in manufacturing, transport, consumer appliances and hospitals. People will come across them every day in their home and at work. They convert energy in three ways: transformers which change the voltage level of an alternating current; motors which convert electrical energy to mechanical energy; and generators which convert mechanical energy […]
Environmental Technologies
This qualification is aimed at individuals who require, or wish to develop, a basic knowledge and understanding of fundamental working principles, potential to install, and regulatory requirements for micro-renewable and water conservation technologies.
Domestic Heating & Plumbing (Environmental) Apprenticeship
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technicians plan, select, install, service, commission and maintain all aspects of plumbing and heating systems. Due to the nature of the industry, it is common for plumbing and domestic heating technicians to find themselves working both inside and outside of properties. Associated work also requires plumbing and heating technicians to be […]
Retrofit Award
Retrofit Advisors will play a key role as the UK reduces its carbon emissions by improving energy efficiency and retrofitting many of the country’s 27 million homes. Retrofit Advisors work in a range of organisations such as housing associations, local authorities, energy and utility companies and specialist retrofit companies, it is the responsibility of a […]
Principles of Alternative Energy
Governments around the world have recognised the importance of tackling energy consumption in the built environment and have instituted legislation to address these issues. New technologies that harness solar, wind and hydro energy are now established systems for generating power and heat. Along with other innovations, such as heat pumps and biofuel, these sustainable energy […]
Digital Applications for Construction Information
Central to construction information is the production of construction drawings, most other forms of construction information will rely, to a greater or lesser degree, on reference to construction drawings. Therefore, the production of accurate and clearly defined construction drawings is a critical part of the overall construction information package. To achieve this, digital applications play […]
Building Information Modelling
Put simply, Building Information Modelling (BIM) looks to ensure that better information is created, shared and kept secure so that the design, construction, occupation and maintenance of our built assets can be more efficiently managed. The aim of this unit is to give students the background knowledge and understanding of Building Information Modelling in the […]
Construction Management Workshops
With 11 workshops to choose from, this rolling course, delivered at Shrewsbury College, offer topics that cover a variety of scenarios facing the new or aspiring manager. Choose from: One day workshops Developing yourself as a team leader Planning and monitoring work in construction Understanding, organising and delegating in construction Understanding the induction and onboarding […]
