Engineering is a broad discipline that combines mathematics and science to identify and solve problems. It involves inventing, designing, building, maintaining and improving structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes. As such, engineering affects all aspects of our daily lives.

At Oxbridge Academy, we give you the opportunity to study towards national qualifications in either electrical or mechanical engineering.


There are many different types of engineering, including:

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

The field of electrical engineering incorporates almost anything that relates to the generation, transmission or conversion of electrical energy. Electrical engineers may be involved in a wide range of projects, including projects where they work on:

• Power systems (plants, grids, generators)
• Electrical circuits (in buildings and technological devices)
• Communication systems (radio, television, wireless communication systems)

Electrical engineering involves a combination of theoretical and practical work, including tasks such as researching new projects, drawing circuit diagrams, developing project plans, calculating project costs, and implementing or overseeing the implementation of projects.

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

Mechanical engineering is probably the most diverse field in engineering. It deals with anything that moves – whether it’s machinery, energy, or even the human body. Mechanical engineers learn about a vast variety of topics, and may be involved in areas such as aerospace engineering, thermodynamics, manufacturing, construction, robotics, and the creation of prosthetic devices. As you can see, the mechanical engineering field has so many branches that it is impossible to specialise in all of them.

Please note: The courses available at Oxbridge Academy cover only a small part of the mechanical engineering field. The courses that we offer are focused on millwright work, boilermaking, fitting and turning, and petrol and diesel mechanics.