Electronic Engineering

 

Your local electronics engineering industry needs you! There is a huge demand for young engineers in the South Wales area.

These courses are available at Levels 2 and 3, allowing full time students to enrol onto the course which is appropriate for their existing qualifications. 

Part time courses are also available.

We have sector leading facilities including a digital technology lab sponsored by Whirlpool.

Our students have had success in both local and international competitions including ten category wins in the Engineering Education Scheme Wales, 18 medal wins in SkillsCompetitionWales (winning Bronze, Silver and Gold in the most recent competition) and two Gold, one Silver and one Bronze medal win in the WorldSkills UK final. 

Five students have become squad members in WorldSkills UK and Rhys Watts was selected to be part of Team UK for WorldSkills’ EuroSkills in Graz.

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After being nominated by his colleagues in Engineering, Steve was selected as the Outstanding BTEC Teacher / Tutor 2013. “This has come as a complete surprise and I am very honoured,” said Steve, who has worked at Gower College Swansea since 1983.

White and Brown Goods Academy

We are proud to work in partnership with the Home Electrical Electronic Skills Training Forum (HEEST).

Gower College Swansea has received support from white and brown goods companies that has allowed us to create a bespoke training solution for the industry. The training will be blended learning, including:

  • Cloud based delivery.
  • Practical masterclasses held at our highly equipped workshop and laboratory facilities at Gower College Swansea.
  • Individual learning plans
  • SMART Home installations

Course fees are available upon enquiry.

News & Events for Electronic Engineering

13
Oct

From the Bridge to HE!

It’s always great to hear stories of progression throughout the College and this one is truly amazing! Back in 2017, Emma Hill was at risk of becoming NEET so she joined our Bridge programme while she thought about which career pathway she wanted to...
13
Jul

Seven Gower College Swansea learners set to compete at the WorldSkills UK National Finals

An impressive 130 Welsh competitors have been announced as finalists for the WorldSkills UK National Finals taking place this November, seven of which are from Gower College Swansea! The announcement follows a series of regional competitions that...
20
May

Gower College Swansea apprentice to represent the UK in WorldSkills China

Ben Lewis, an electronics apprentice at Gower College Swansea, is set to represent Team UK at the WorldSkills 2022 competition in China. Ben, who will be competing in the Industrial Electronics category, joins three other Welsh competitors in Team...
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Ben in his WorldSkills UK shirt, standing outside of Tycoch Campus
Scott Tavner sitting at desk with electronic equipment.
Impressive Skills medal haul for College students

" This course has got me where I wanted to be. I now study at one of the best engineering universities in the UK and have gained work experience due to the College’s fantastic working links. "

Michael Jones, Digital Technology

Excellent links with industry

When you enrol on an Electronic Engineering course you will also have the opportunity to link up with some of the top local employers in the industry.