Multi-million pound, state-of-the-art centre of excellence in robotics and engineering at Exeter College
Exeter College is creating a world-class multi-million pound centre of excellence with cutting edge robotics and engineering technology.
The state-of-the art building is being built as a 780 square metre extension to the landmark Exeter College Technology Centre, on the edge of Exeter. The next generation of engineers will be trained at the centre, a UK-leading facility in Further Education.
This £3 million ambitious project is part funded by the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP) from its Growth Deal with Government, to develop projects that benefit the local area and economy. The project is part of the college’s long-term commitment to develop STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) subjects.
The extension is required to support an expansion in the college’s broad range of courses in engineering, aerospace and automotive; providing industry-led teaching spaces, workshops and laboratories for both practical and academic learning.
Under the plans, there will be new workshops and laboratories which will be used for engineering, robotics, automated manufacturing, rapid prototyping and 3D printing. There will also be a state-of-the-art virtual welding facility.
The college offers a broad range of STEM subjects, ranging from A Levels, professional and technical qualifications, to foundation degree qualifications in aircraft engineering.
