SGS College – Berkeley Campus

SGS Berkeley Green Campus – Training for Green Energy, Engineering & Technology 

SGS Berkeley Green Campus, located on the Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park, offers specialist courses in engineering, STEM, cybersecurity, and green technologies. Formerly a leading nuclear research site, the campus now leads in training for the transition to a lowcarbon future.  

Who It’s For 

• Young people aged 14 to 18 attending the University Technical College (UTC) 
• Older learners and adults interested in engineering, digital technology, or renewable energy careers 

What Courses Are Available 

UTC Courses (Ages 14–18) 

• University Technical College courses in engineering, cyber security, digital technologies, and STEM subjects 
• Courses include academic study, hands-on projects, and industry work placements

Green Skills & Technical Training 

• Solar PV installation, air-source heat pump, and battery storage training 
• Future modules on retrofit, biodiversity, and digital sustainability to meet growing demand in green sectors

Adult & Full-Time Training 

• Engineering and technology programmes open to adults and apprentices 
• Qualifications and short courses tailored for low carbon and renewable energy skills 

Why Choose Berkeley Green? 

• Offers specialist labs, engineering workshops, and cyber suites suited to real-world STEM learning 
• Strong industry partnerships (e.g. Microsoft, GCHQ, CGI, the National Cyber Security Centre) and collaboration with local employers 
• Central to the region’s transitioning energy cluster, providing career-ready training aligned with future industry needs 

Learn at Your Level 

• Starting from age 14, learners can begin with hands-on technical courses through the UTC 
• Progress to adult-level qualifications and sector-specific training for engineering, sustainable technologies, and cyber security 

• Cost: Free
• Ages: 14-18