We are one of only 20 Institutes of Technology in the UK, selected through a government competition to offer higher level, employer-led technical courses.
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What is an Institute of Technology?
An Institute of Technology (IoT) is a collaboration between further education (FE) providers, universities, and employers.
As an IoT, New College Durham and partners will specialise in delivering higher technical education (at Level 4 and 5) with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects.
NEIoT provides students with a clear route to employment and upskill the regional workforce, creating a thriving, competitive jobs market with high quality talent feeding into and strengthening regional businesses.
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Find an IoT course in the North East
For a full list of NEIoT courses delivered by all our partners please visit the North East Institute of Technology (or download our Course Guide.
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NEIoT courses available at NCD:
Level 3 Accounting Level 3 Automotive Level 3 Business Level 3 Carpentry and Joinery Level 3 Electrical Installation Level 3 Engineering Technologies Level 3 Human Resources (CIPD) Level 3 Plumbing T Level Business and Administration T Level Design for Construction T Level Maintenance Engineering (Mechanical) T Level Digital Support (Digital Support) T Level Digital Business Services (Data Analytics Technician) T Level Digital Support and Security (Cyber) T Level Digital Software Development (Digital Software Development) Level 4 Accounting Level 4 HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering Level 4 HNC Mechanical Engineering Level 4 HNC Construction and Built Environment (Civil Engineering) Level 4 HNC Construction Management for England Level 5 HND Construction and Built Environment (Civil Engineering) Level 5 Human Resources(CIPD) Level 5 Operational Management Level 5 FdSC Cyber Security with Networking Level 6 BA(Hons) Management (Top-up) Level 6 BSc (Hons) Business Computing (Top Up) Level 6 BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (Top Up) Level 7 Strategic Leadership and Management Apprenticeships Level 3 Assitant Accountant Level 3 Craft Bricklayer Level 3 Craft Carpentery and Joinery Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Level 3 Construction Support Technician Level 3 Engineering Machining Technician Level 3 Engineering - Plate Welder Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3 Engineering - Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 Metal Fabricator Level 3 Installation Electrician or Maintenance Electrician Level 3 Software Development Technician Level 3 Multi Channel Marketer Level 3 Automotive Retail Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light) Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Level 3 HR Support Level 3 Team Leader and Supervisor Higher Apprenticeships Level 4 Professional Accounting or Tax Technician Level 4 Senior Civil Engineering Technician Level 4 Construction Site Supervisor Level 4 Construction Design and Build (Construction Management) Level 4 Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Level 4 Manufacturing Technician (Mechanical Engineering) Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Level 4 Data Analyst - FdSc AI and Applied Data Analytics Level 5 People Professional Level 5 Operations/Departmental Manager Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree -
Who are we working with in the NE IoT?
New College Durham is the North East’s IoT anchor Further Education partner and lead further education partner.
The North East Institute of Technology is also supported by education delivery partners:
- Tyne Coast College
- East Durham College
- Middlesbrough College
- Bishop Auckland College
- Hartlepool College of Further Education
- Derwentside College
Newcastle University is the Higher Education anchor and research partner.
Nissan Motor Manufacturing (UK) and Esh Group are lead employer partners for Advanced Manufacturing and Construction and the Built Environment respectively.
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Apply for an IoT course
You can apply for any of the NEIoT courses listed above.

The North East Institute of Technology offers a great opportunity to progress to university level programmes, including higher apprenticeships; and is a natural progression route from our brand new T Level programmes.
Taking on an industry placement will immediately provide you with additional resource, provide new opportunities for your employees to develop management and mentorship skills, bring a fresh perspective into your business, and cement your status as a business working to benefit the wider community.
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