We are proud to be one of the leading providers in technical education.
North East Institute of Technology

Middlesbrough College plays a leading role in the North East Institute of Technology (NEIoT), delivering high-quality technical education across the Tees Valley and beyond.
Our offer spans vocational courses, apprenticeships, higher education and T Levels in key sectors including business, digital, construction and engineering. Developed with industry, our programmes combine practical experience with the skills employers need now and in the future.
As part of the NEIoT network, we support career progression and help businesses access skilled talent. We also offer programmes with Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) status, ensuring learners gain industry-recognised technical skills.
Whether you’re looking to upskill your workforce or start a technical career, we provide the expertise, facilities and partnerships to help you succeed.
What is the North East Institute of Technology?
The North East Institute of Technology (NEIoT) is one of the first 12 Institutes of Technology in the UK, bringing together colleges, universities, and industry to deliver advanced technical skills and qualifications.
Focusing on areas vital to the region — advanced manufacturing and engineering, construction, and digital — NEIoT provides industry-relevant training across the North East. Its modern, well-equipped facilities support high-quality learning and help develop the skills needed to benefit individuals, employers, and the wider economy.
Our NEIoT Accredited Programmes
Level 3
- Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering)
- Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (General)
- BTEC Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Mechanical)
- BTEC Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Process)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- T Level – Design and Development (Mechanical)
- T Level – Maintenance, Installation and Repair (Electrical and Electronic)
- T Level – Maintenance, Installation and Repair (Mechanical)
- T Level – Maintenance, Installation and Repair (Mechatronics)
- Design and Draughtsperson Apprenticeship
- Engineering Design Technician Apprenticeship
- Engineering Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship – Level 3
- Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship – Level 3
- Machining Technician Apprenticeship – Level 3
- Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship – Level 3
Level 4
- Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England – Full Time
- Higher National Certificate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England – Part Time
- Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering for England – Full Time
- Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering for England – Part Time
- Higher National Certificate in Operations Engineering for England – Full Time
- Higher National Certificate in Operations Engineering for England – Part Time
- Engineering Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship
Level 5
- Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England – Full Time
- Higher National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England – Part Time
- Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for England – Full Time
- Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering for England – Part Time
- Higher National Diploma in Operations Engineering for England – Full Time
- Higher National Diploma in Operations Engineering for England – Part Time
Level 6
- BEng (Hons) Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) (Top-up) – Full Time
- BEng (Hons) Engineering (Electrical/Electronic) (Top-up) – Part Time
- BEng (Hons) Engineering (Mechanical) (Top-up) – Full Time
- BEng (Hons) Engineering (Mechanical) (Top-up) – Part Time
- BEng (Hons) Engineering (Operations) (Top-up) – Full Time
- BEng (Hons) Engineering (Operations) (Top-up) – Part Time
Level 3
- Advanced Technical Diploma in Plumbing
- Diploma in Site Carpentry
- T Level – Building Services Engineering (Electrotechnical)
- T Level – Building Services Engineering (Plumbing)
- T Level – Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction (Built Environment)
- T Level – Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction (Civil Engineering)
- Advanced Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship
- Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
- Construction Support Technician Apprenticeship
Level 4
- Higher National Certificate in Construction Management for England – Full Time
- Higher National Certificate in Construction Management for England – Part Time
- Civil Engineering Senior Technician Apprenticeship
- Construction Design and Build Technician Apprenticeship
- Construction Quantity Surveying Technician Apprenticeship
- Construction Site Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
- Construction Site Supervisor Apprenticeship
Level 3
- Creative Content Production (Including Film, Photography and Digital Graphics)
- Creative Media Production for Business and Marketing
- Esports and Games Development
- Games Design and Development
- T Level – Digital Support and Security (IT Tech Support and Cyber Security)
- T Level – Media, Broadcast and Production (Content Creation)
- T Level – Digital Software Development (Programming)
- Content Creator Apprenticeship
- Cyber Security Technician Apprenticeship
- Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship
- Multichannel Marketer Apprenticeship
- Software Development Technician Apprenticeship
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
In addition to our IoT accredited courses, we have a full range of general courses. Through our partnerships with The Open University and Pearson Education, we deliver affordable, job-focused University courses that are vocationally orientated and designed for employment.
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