Engineering Centre - Coleg Llandrillo
The Rhyl Engineering Centre is a state-of-the-art, three-floor facility spanning 3000m², featuring a comprehensive range of highly specialised training equipment valued at over £2 million. From robotics & rapid prototyping to large industrial-scale metal-cutting CNC machines, the facility is equipped to offer a world-class learning experience.
Featuring the highest quality, most state-of-the-art equipment in Wales, Coleg Llandrillo’s Engineering Centre is truly a centre of excellence, equipping learners with the skills to meet the requirements of the Engineering sector.
Funded by the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, this multi-million pound development aims to equip people in the region with the skills required for prosperous careers within the field of engineering, including in the growing renewable energy industry.
A standout aspect of this transformative development is the establishment of a renewable energy technology training facility, a collaborative effort with the renowned international company RWE Renewables, known for managing numerous renewable energy sites across the UK. Notably, the centre boasts a distinctive industrial-scale wind turbine servicing and maintenance hall, showcasing the commitment to advancing renewable energy education and innovation.
To find out about the wide range of engineering courses available at Coleg Llandrillo, and for information on how to apply, visit www.gllm.ac.uk/engineering
Electronics Laboratory
The Electronics Laboratory is equipped for 18 students to design, simulate, build, validate and test prototype electronic circuits before they are manufactured on printed circuit boards. The laboratory also includes an efficient extraction system to remove all fumes released in the soldering process.
CAD/CAM Suite
A Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing suite with high performing PCs allowing 24 students to rapidly generate 3D models of engineering components for manufacture. With the latest software, students can quickly turn their designs into computer programs to run on CNC machines.
Machining Workshop
A Machining Workshop with 10 new lathes and 5 milling machines allows students the opportunity to develop manual hand skills for the turning and milling of various metals. Students develop best practice in the use of the machinery including health and safety awareness and the importance of personal protective equipment.
CNC Workshop
In the Computer Numeric Control workshop students will run their own computer programs on industry standard CNC machines. Students learn about conversational programming including 2D and 3D machining processes. In addition, the accuracy and tolerances of their machined components can be checked on a coordinate measuring machine.
Engineering Workshops & Laboratories
The Engineering Workshops and Laboratories have been designed to allow students the opportunity to learn with modern, industry standard equipment while experiencing a real working environment in a safe manner. The Engineering Centre houses the following:
- Electronics Laboratory
- Mechanical Science Laboratory
- Robotics Laboratory
- Rapid Prototyping Laboratory
- Industry 4.0 & Virtual Reality
- Wind Turbine Workshop
- Bench Fitting Workshop
- Machining Workshop
- CNC Workshop
- CAD/CAM Suite
Students complete their vocational course while spending a high proportion of the time in the workshops and laboratories, becoming familiar with the industrial environment, the engineering terminology, the importance of health & safety and of course developing their engineering knowledge and vocational skills. All workshops include 86” touchscreens for the staff to deliver theory alongside practicals and the Engineering Centre also allows for traditional teaching with 7 additional classrooms, each with staff PC, 86” touchscreen and 24 Chromebooks.