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Composites/marine

Composites - the industry of the future. Being stronger and lighter than steel, composite technology has many uses and the skills acquired in its use are transferable across many industries including aerospace, automotive, marine and motor sport.

Knowing how to design and manufacture in composites can get your career off to a really good start as the composites/marine industry has consistently grown and shows no sign of slowing down. A major constraint to this growth may be the availability of appropriately trained engineers, composite workers and marine engineers. There are exciting career opportunities in many dynamic industries locally, nationally and internationally

Career Paths

• Blade Technician
• Boat Builder
• Design and Manufacturing for Yachts
• Engineer
• Laminator
• Professional Engineer

Full Time Courses Available

NVQ1 Performing Engineering Operations

NVQ2 Performing Engineering Operations

Part Time Courses Available

City & Guilds 2451 Certificate in Boat Construction, Maintenance and Support Level 2

City & Guilds 2451 Certificate in Boat Construction, Maintenance and Support Level 3

For enquiries please contact The College on 01983-535210.

If you would like further information and advice on funding, please visit or contact Student Services direct: 01983 550581.