“TTE is a huge part of Teesside’s training facilities because it provides young people with the technical skills to go on and be apprentices and engineers of the future.”
Jacob Young, MP for Redcar and Cleveland
If you’re leaving school and you’re not sure what to do next, take your first step into a rewarding career with TTE. We are a top performing engineering training provider, serving over 600 full-time students and apprentices each year in a range of specialist areas.
We’re leaders in technical training to the oil & gas, process, manufacturing and engineering sectors and offer a wide range of apprenticeships and study programmes. All of our study programmes are accredited and industry recognised by professional bodies.
TTE is part of the Middlesbrough College Group, giving students broader access to a wide range of student benefits facilities and progression opportunities.
• We offer industry recognised technical qualifications
• Ability to have a ‘hands-on’ workshop experience
• Support with maths and English
• Focused life-skills sessions to enhance personal development and employment prospects
• Confidential pastoral support service
• An environment that encourages safe working, equal opportunities and inclusive support
• Successful progression opportunities onto apprenticeships in industry
• The best Student Perks in the region
• Free laptop loan scheme - MC Click
TTE are one of the few training providers who can provide practical experience in your chosen field. Our workshops and industrial scale process plants provide real life industrial work environments and ex-industry equipment, which means you can really learn the skills you will need for a successful career, in a safe and controlled environment.
93% of our learners go onto higher education, an apprenticeship or employment
We are so excited that our brand new TTE Centre will be ready for September 2024! The new facility will be based at Middlesbrough College’s Middlehaven campus and will train over 300 full-time students, 300 apprentices and 500 adults each year, alongside a thriving international cohort of students.
The state of the art centre will include:
• 7 Large multifunction/multidiscipline workshops to provide for Instrumentation, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Process Engineering and Net Zero Low Carbon Technology Workspaces.
• 7 breakout classrooms and study spaces.
• Large Conference Room and staff workspaces.
• Student social and welfare areas.
• The new centre is being built to sustainable design principles with features including a full photovoltaic solar roof. It also offers easy access to wider campus facilities and transport links.
Not sure what Level is right for you? Your GCSE grades will determine what Level course you start your studies on.
Level 2: You must have achieved an appropriate Level 1 vocational qualification and/or GCSEs at mostly grade 3 (D) or above.
Level 3: These include A Levels, vocational qualifications (including Extended Diplomas, Diplomas, Certificates) and apprenticeships. You must have achieved an appropriate Level 2 vocational qualification and/or four GCSEs at grade 4/5 (C) or above.
Learners will gain a range of transferable skills alongside their main study programme, preparing them for their next steps in industry.
Progression to Apprenticeships/HE
Focus on Attendance/ Behaviour
THRIVE Personal Development Sessions include:
• Team building
• First aid
• Soft skills for employment
• UCAS application support
Maths, English & Science
• CV writing
• Interview skills
Work Experience/ Placement
• Safeguarding and prevent training
• Self study
• Enrichment
• Sports activities
• Trips and visits
Luke studied the Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering course at TTE and with the support of the staff at College, he has now progressed to a fantastic apprenticeship with Quorn Foods.
“I have gained a lot of industry and life experience through TTE, and they have helped develop my skills. I wish to advance in my trade further and hopefully become a chartered electrical engineer.”
Luke Summers
Level 3 Electrical Engineering
Mechanical
A Mechanical Engineer provides solutions to the development of processes and products, for large plants, machinery or vehicles.
On our study programme you will learn the basics, such as bench fitting/hand tool skills, workshop safety, measuring and marking out, gears and bearings, pump maintenance, compressors, valves, pipe fitting, alignment techniques, seals and lubrication, key fitting and shafts.
An Instrumentation Engineer is responsible for planning, installing, monitoring and maintaining control systems and machinery within manufacturing environments.
On our study programme you will cover many subjects including electrical safety, basic hand tools, AC and DC, cable size and types, instrument drawings with loop sheets and PLCs. You will also learn how to calibrate and maintain instrumentation associated with temperature, pressure, level and flow.
An Electrician, Electrical Technician and Electrical Engineer are involved in the design, installation and maintenance of a wide variety of electrical systems. They also carry out fault finding of problems using test equipment on complex domestic and industrial systems. On our study programme you will learn electrical safety, electrical principles, selection and use of hand tools, reading and interpreting electrical drawings, symbols and diagrams, testing and inspection of electrical systems using industry standard test equipment, cabling, power and lighting, industrial electrical control systems including motor control, High & Low voltage power distribution and using industrial Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s).
A Wind Turbine Technician is someone who is trained to prevent wind turbines from malfunctioning or stopping completely. On our study programme you will learn how to maintain fluid power equipment, wire and test electrical equipment and circuits, maintain mechanical devices and equipment and carry out engineering activities effectively and efficiently. This course also provides a general Engineering Level 2 qualification.
Our study programmes start in September and you can apply throughout the academic year, by going online to www.tte.co.uk
Tianna progressed to an apprenticeship and is now working as a Maintenance Technician with CPI.
“I’ve always wanted to get into the engineering industry. My sister studied at TTE and after hearing about it from her, I knew this was where I wanted to go. My tutors have been supportive. I wouldn’t want to study anywhere else.”
• Dyslexia support tutors
• Dyscalculia support tutors
• Additional English and maths support
• Communication support
• IT trainers for the visually impaired
• Course information
• Career choices and routes of study
• Progressing to the next level
• Applying to UCAS
• Job search guidance
We like to reward great performance, so we have monthly attendance awards where you can win vouchers. Alongside this, we have an annual celebration awards event, where our top performing learners get the recognition they deserve. We also have regular giveaways where you can win amazing prizes, such as an iPad.
We want you to have the best experience while studying with us! That’s why we provide a range of exciting experiences and activities for our students, such as our sport enrichment programmes and competitions to win some great prizes!
TTE students can also apply to join one of Middlesbrough College’s 9 sports academies ranging from cricket to football.
All you need and more
• Bursary of either £350 or £1200 for eligible learners dependent upon personal circumstances*
• Free Wifi
• 10% discount on great food!
• Free meals for learners eligible for free school meals
• FREE* weekday bus travel up to 9pm and REIMBURSED train travel to College
• Gym Membership for just £10 a year at Gymworld at Middlesbrough College
• 20% discount on hair and beauty, barbering treatments, plus a free haircut in your first term at The Graduate Salon at Middlesbrough College
• Rewards for learners’ hard-work and achievements through a range of free enrichment activities during training
• Free laptop scheme for all full-time learners
*Further details can be found on our website
We are proud to offer all our full time 16-19 students studying on a Level 2 or 3 study programme the opportunity to loan a device for FREE.
MC Click free laptop scheme will help to develop your digital skills, allow you to complete your work and showcase your skills. You can capture activities on video, create and share, record group discussions and tutor feedback, all with the click of a button!
All students who complete the laptop scheme for 2 years will get to keep the device! We will transfer the device ownership from the College to the student.
Any student that leaves within 2 years needs to return the device to Help Centre at Middlesbrough College.
All students will use Microsoft Teams for their work. Microsoft Teams is a fantastic tool and will help you to manage your College work, ask tutors questions and safely store your work.
❱❱ New for 2022/23 - Microsoft Surface Device
Choose to take your education higher with our range of University courses! You can stay and study at Middlesbrough College’s University Centre. We can take your education higher with a degree and you can stay local and save money too.
Our University Centre offers you a practical alternative to a traditional University, where you are able to study University Level qualifications through our partnership with the Open University and Pearson whilst benefitting from our specialist teaching environments, 1:1 support, small class sizes and activities linked to employers and industry.
We offer:
• Level 4 HNC in Engineering
• Level 5 HND in Engineering
• BEng (Hons) Top-up Degrees
See www. mbro.ac.uk/ universitylevel to find out more!
Sulzer is a global leader in fluid engineering and Abi works for the organisation as a Winder Fitter.
“I think it’s very important to champion women in STEM. Working in a male dominated profession can feel daunting but I would encourage young women to consider working in engineering – you can do it!”
Abi Foy Level 3 Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Any learners interested in progressing onto an apprenticeship are encouraged to apply to a full-time study programme in their chosen specialism.
Throughout the year, when an employer requests an intake of apprentices, we open these opportunities up to our full-time learners to apply. If they are successful, they can transfer onto the apprenticeship and continue to complete their qualification on a day release basis, whilst also gaining skills with their new employer.
Many of our learners progress into apprenticeships each year.
Some of the employers we work with:
An apprenticeship is a great way to gain what all employers are looking for: qualifications and experience.
They enable you to work alongside experienced staff in addition to your studying (usually one day a week) and earn a wage at the same time. With an apprenticeship under your belt, you’ll have achieved a recognised qualification and have the essential skills and experience employers want, meaning you’re more likely to sustain long lasting employment.
Earn and learn at the same time!
Earn a wage
Gain a recognised qualification
Receive hands-on training
Learn job specific skills which can only be acquired in the workplace
Northern Skills is the apprenticeship and training arm of the Middlesbrough College Group. New apprenticeships vacancies are made available throughout the year, please check our website for new roles: northernskills.co.uk
We offer Level 3 Apprenticeships for the Process, Electrical Maintenance, Electromechanical, Mechanical Maintenance, Instrumentation & Control and Laboratory Industries. These include:
• Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
• Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship
• Science Industry Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
• Science Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
• Science Manufacturing Process Operative Apprenticeship
“I enjoyed studying at TTE! My course included electrical safety, basic hand tools, testing and inspection, cable size and types, relays and contractors, PLCs, AC and DC and electrical drawings. With the help from TTE, I secured an apprenticeship at Quorn. On completion of my apprenticeship, I was offered full-time employment with Quorn. Since then I’ve worked across the whole site, from the plants to the offices doing electrical maintenance, insulations and breakdown. During this time, I’ve also achieved an Electrical Engineering HNC.”
Charlie Sidgwick Level 3 Electrical Engineering
Step 2
Visit an Open Event
Step 3
Attend an Advice and Guidance Session at TTE
Step 4
Attend Taster Sessions
Step 5
Enrol in August
Our Schools Team are on hand to support your transition to TTE. Feel free to ask them any questions about our study programmes, facilities or student perks when they visit your school.
Get in touch with the team!
Email: schoolsteam@mbro.ac.uk
At our Open Events you’ll be able to meet our friendly team, take a tour of our facilities, meet your tutors and find out about our range of fantastic courses.
You’ll also have the chance to speak with our careers and student services team who will be able to tell you all about our amazing student perks, including how you can travel to College for free*!
*Further details can be found on our website
Events Calendar 2023/24
Date Time
Tuesday 3rd October 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday 22nd November 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday 11th January 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday 6th February 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday 20th March 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Please note our Open Events will be taking place at TTE’s current campus in Southbank: Edison House, Middlesbrough, TS6 6TZ.
Thursday 9th May 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday 4th June 4:00pm - 6:00pm
