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Key Details

Course Area:

Engineering

Student Type:

16 - 18 | 19+ student

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

Course Introduction

This qualification is perfect if you would like to gain core knowledge and understanding of a range of occupational roles from across the engineering and manufacturing sector.

It has been specifically designed to provide the core knowledge and behaviours required for a range of Manufacturing and Engineering occupational roles or to offer progression into a higher level of study or a practical engineering apprenticeship.

The course will provide you with knowledge and understanding of a blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours required across a range of engineering skills and techniques. It covers the core knowledge and understanding that are required by an engineer involved in the Manufacturing and Engineering sector.

You can expect a very practical course which gives you the knowledge and skills to progress within the Engineering sector. You will be exposed to Engineering techniques and practical skills such as:

  • Welding and fabrication
  • Machining
  • Maintenance techniques
  • Hand fitting techniques
  • Electronics
  • Automation and robotics

Course Information

College Certificate

Level 1

You must have a GCSE Grade 2 in both GCSE English and Maths.

Assessment methods within this course include in class knowledge assessments and practical assessments.

Assessment methods have been designed to assess the knowledge, understanding and skills of all units.

If you gain either GCSE English or GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, you can progress onto the Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations. If you pass both GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above, you can jump straight to Level 3 Engineering or the T-Level in Engineering.

You could also progress onto a Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship in Engineering depending on your GCSE results

Related Courses

Engineering (Level 3 Technical Diploma) - Full-time

Engineering Operations (Knowledge) (EAL Level 2 Certificate) - Full-time

T Level in Design and Development for Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (Level 3) (16-18) — Full-time