We have four engineering pathways for you to choose from. If you’re not sure which is right for you, our video will help.
We have a brand new £3.5m Automotive Technologies Centre is being built for September 2023, giving our students access to cutting-edge motor vehicle training facilities.
Over 200 apprentices study with the Engineering Department from a range of businesses.
Skilled workers are in short supply in every single type of Engineering from Mechanical to Civil, so there’s sure to be plenty of career opportunities in the industry when y0u finish your qualification.
Our Automotive Technologies students work on real cars in the vehicle garage providing you with hands-on practical experience to enhance your learning.
The majority of our Engineering courses, apart from Automotive Technologies, are delivered in the College’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre which has excellent custom built engineering and electrical workshops. Visit the STEM Centre campus page to find out more about the state-of-the-art facilities and take a 360 tour.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Centre | Barnsley College
Careers guidance: see what careers are available in the Engineering sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Free or concessionary travel to get to College.
Enterprise – support to set up a business
We have two new T Levels coming soon – Design and Development for Electrical Engineering and Maintenance, Installation and Repair of Vehicles. Visit the T Levels website for more information!
Studying engineering at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Electrical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Toolmaker, Welder, Fabricator, and a Motor Vehicle Technician.
See what careers are available in the Engineering sector.
Abby Cooper
Level 3 Engineering Technician
“The things I learnt at College come in handy at work, for example, learning electrical principles helped me understand electronics better. I don’t think I would have the same skills and knowledge I have today if not for the Masonite Academy.”
Now an Apprentice Engineer at Masonite
Patience Lowe
Engineering Electrical/Mechanical (Mechatronics) Level 3 Full-time
“My favourite thing about my course is definitely welding. I don’t like sitting behind a computer, I like being hands-on. Once I complete my course, I’m hoping to go to university and study a degree apprenticeship.”
Ecclesfield School
Calum Simmons
Engineering Electrical/Mechanical (Mechatronics) Level 3 Full-time
“We get to learn about all different parts of Engineering and having that freedom makes it a lot different to school. I’m really enjoying my course and it’s exactly what I thought I signed up to study.”
Darton Academy
Dalton Davies
Level 3 Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician
“The Masonite Academy allowed me to get the job I’m in today as it taught me the skills and gave me the opportunity for an interview. On the course, I learnt the skills which I could improve on with more time and practice in the workplace. Without the Academy, it would have been a lot harder to find a job I wanted.”
Apprentice Maintenance Operation and Engineering Technician at Masonite