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BURNLEY COLLEGE, HOME TO LANCASHIRE & CUMBRIA IOT

Burnley College, the Number 1 College in England* is proud to join partner colleges from across Lancashire and Cumbria to form the region’s Institute of Technology.

* in the latest Government National Achievement Rate Tables for learners aged 16-18.

IOT AT BURNLEY COLLEGE

Welcome to Lancashire and Cumbria’s exciting new Institute of Technology, here at Burnley College.

Our programmes are developed with industry in mind, to provide learners with the career-boosting skills, knowledge and experience they need to be the very best and make an impact in the workplace.

We’ve invested in the very latest equipment, technology and research to make a real impact on the future of industry across our region.

We’re proud to offer:

  • The very latest, industry leading equipment, technologies and facilities
  • Expert tuition and training from highly-skilled industry specialists
  • Individualised support to ensure that you achieve your goals
  • A dynamic, motivational environment which meets your aspirations

5 axis CNC machines, with robotic automation

COMPUTING AND DIGITAL

CourseAwarding BodyDuration
BTEC L3 National Extended Diploma in Computing L3 and/or T-LevelPearson2 Years
HNC in Digital TechnologiesPearson2 Years
HTQ L4 in Cyber Security Technologist (Information Coming Soon)
IOT Core3 – Data Analytics and VisualisationBurnley College10 weeks
IOT Core3 – Digital SecurityBurnley College10 weeks
IOT Core3 – Software DevelopmentBurnley College10 weeks
HN Flex – Digital Innovation and Cyber SecurityPearsonTBC
HN Flex – Big Data/Visual and Data AnalyticsPearsonTBC
HND in Digital TechnologiesPearson2 Years
BA (Hons) Game ArtBolton3 Years
BSc (Hons) ComputingBucks1 Year

ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING

CourseAwarding BodyDuration
Additive Manufacturing (Beginners Course)Burnley College3 Weeks
Additive Manufacturing (Intermediate Course)Burnley College5 Weeks
Tool Management systems courseBurnley College4 Days
CAD/CAM Burnley College4 Days
5 Axis CNC MachiningBurnley College3 Days
PLC’s – Programmable Logic Controllers – DayBurnley College3 Days
PLC’s – Programmable Logic Controllers – EveningBurnley College4 Weeks
Industry 4.0 Automation – DaysBurnley College3 Days
Industry 4.0 Automation – EveningBurnley College4 Weeks
Robotics for FANUC Controllers Burnley College20 Weeks
HNC in Engineering L4 (Electrical)Pearson1/2 Years
HNC in Engineering L4 (Manufacturing Operations)Pearson1/2 Years
HNC in Engineering L4 (Mechanical)Pearson1/2 Years
HNC in Engineering L4 (Mechatronics)Pearson1/2 Years
HNC in Engineering L4 (Welding Technology)Pearson1/2 Years
HND in Engineering L5 (Electrical)Pearson1/2 Years
HND in Engineering L5 (Manufacturing Operations)Pearson1/2 Years
HND in Engineering L5 (Mechanical)Pearson1/2 Years
HND in Engineering L5  (Mechatronics)Pearson1/2 Years
BEng Engineering Design L6 (Electrical)Bucks New1-4 Years
BEng Engineering Design L6 (Mechanical)Bucks New1-4 Years
BEng Engineering Design L6 (Production)Bucks New1-4 Years

HEALTH AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONS

CourseAwarding BodyDuration
FDE Counselling and PsychotherapyUCLan1 Year
FDE Medical BiologyBolton1 Year
BSC (Hons) Medical BiologyBolton3 Years
FdA Health and Social Care (Mental Health)UCLan2 Years
FdA Health and Social Care L4 (HTQ)UCLan2/3 Years

What will the Institute of Technology do for me?

Lancashire & Cumbria IoT has an ambitious vision to deliver world-class higher technical education to increase the supply of highly skilled employees across key industries.

As part of a broader government strategy underpinned by a vision of greater social mobility and improved opportunity for all, we are planning to achieve the following for each of our stakeholder groups:

For learners – we will:

  • Provide industry standard facilities and a curriculum which reflects current and future needs across the various technology sectors
  • Inspire and raise the aspirations of learners from school leavers to adults returning to education
  • Develop the non-academic skills and behaviours learners require to function effectively in the modern workplace
  • Increase social mobility by targeting under-represented groups, developing previously unrecognised talent and improving gender balance
  • Break down geographical barriers to learning by mixing styles of provision delivery
  • Create career pathways for learners allowing them to secure meaningful employment with excellent progression opportunities

OUR UNIVERSITY PARTNER

Industry-Leading Facilities

Burnley College University Courses is leading the way in creating the highly skilled, innovative and ambitious leaders of the future in a range of thriving sectors and industries.

Modern, bright and welcoming learning suites and a brand new university building due to be completed in 2024 – BCUC is empowering individuals to change their pathway, grow in confidence alongside skills and really make a difference.

Our impressive facilities have been carefully designed with the future of industry in mind, with:

  • 5 axis CNC machines, with robotic automation
  • Industry-leading tool management system
  • Industry 4.0 automation/robotic smart factory

University Building Extension plans

University Building Extension plans

WHO WE WORK WITH

University Partners

We’re proud to work alongside some of the most innovative and forward-thinking Universities to deliver degree courses that will feed your ambition.  You’ll study right here in Burnley, with our innovative Lecturers, in our modern facilities, and be part of our Burnley family –  but your degree will be accredited by one of the following Universities:

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