In its early years, Loughborough College built an excellent reputation for its engineering provision with innovative courses such as the five-year Mechanical Engineering which led to the prestigious Diploma of Loughborough College (DLC). This reputation has been enhanced and sustained to the present day – Loughborough College is JTL's preferred training provider for both engineering and electrical installation. It should be made clear that the present Loughborough University was derived from the old Loughborough (Technical) College - the present College is separate from the University.It was the old College (precursor to the University) which issued the Diploma of Loughborough College (DLC).