Development programmes
From apprentices to senior managers, every Newwcon programme is built on the NewwCon 13 Competency Framework and delivered through structured modules, one-on-one mentoring and real workplace application.
The foundation
Thirteen leadership domains, organised into four clusters, define what excellent engineering leadership looks like in practice. Each programme draws on the domains most relevant to the participant’s level and role, so development is targeted, consistent and measurable across your organisation.
Every module comes with a reference workbook and facilitated session, supported by mentoring agendas that connect the learning to each participant’s day-to-day work.
13 domains · 4 clusters
The four clusters
Technical Excellence
Leadership & People
Growth & Strategy
Future-Readiness
Flagship · Multi-month
Newwcon’s flagship programme for engineers and maintenance professionals moving into, or growing in, leadership. It combines maintenance mastery with the soft skills that determine whether technical leaders succeed: communication, decision-making, safety leadership and the ability to develop others.
Who it’s for
Engineers and maintenance leaders
Duration
Multi-month, modular
Format
Modules, mentoring, workplace projects
Foundation · 6 months
Builds the foundations of leadership early. Designed for artisans and apprentices with the potential to lead, it develops ownership, safety awareness, disciplined problem solving and the communication skills that make a dependable team member and future supervisor.
Who it’s for
Artisans and apprentices
Duration
6 months
Format
Modules, mentoring, on-the-job application
Mid-management · 6 months
For supervisors, foremen, planners and section engineers who deliver results through others. Participants learn to plan and prioritise, hold people accountable, handle difficult conversations and lead safely, while staying technically credible.
Who it’s for
Supervisors, foremen, section engineers
Duration
6 months
Format
Modules, mentoring, workplace projects
Senior leadership · 3 or 6 months
For engineering and operations managers who lead leaders. The focus shifts to strategic thinking, decision-making under pressure, emotional intelligence and executive presence: the capabilities that determine performance at senior level. Available as an intensive 3-month or a comprehensive 6-month option.
Who it’s for
Engineering and operations managers
Duration
3 or 6 months
Format
Modules, executive coaching, strategic projects
Specialist · 3 months
For project managers and technical specialists in client-facing roles who have no direct reports but must influence clients, contractors and colleagues. Participants learn to balance assertiveness with collaboration and build influence without authority, while keeping the technical credibility that makes them valuable.
Who it’s for
Project and technical specialists
Duration
3 months
Format
Modules and one-on-one coaching
Tell us about your team. We will recommend the right programme, or combination, for your people and your operation.
