James Wilkins

Curriculum Manager Engineering

After working in engineering education for around 11 years, I have been able to inspire and challenge thousands of young people to strive and then achieve their goals. I think it’s important to see every young person in education as a potential leader of the future.

Personally, I am a creative person who enjoys drawing, painting and writing. Being outside in nature is, in my opinion, the best way to relax. This can be walking or riding my mountain bike.

I look forward to supporting you to achieve your goals while you’re at our college.

Please see below for more information on the the staff from the engineering department.

The Engineering Team

Phil Buchanan

Michael Gandy

Andy Harrison

Basil Kellerman

David Morris

David Sadler

Dan Shorter

Dave Smowton

Kelvin Raynor

Study Engineering

If you want a career in engineering, our engineering learning zone will give you the skills and knowledge to gain well-paid employment and embark on an exciting and rewarding career in the industry.

Our engineering facilities feature the latest industry-standard equipment including lathes, CNCs and milling machines and a welding workshop, as well as a specialist computer aided design suite with the latest CAD drafting facilities and dedicated CAD/CAM PCs in the workshops.