Engineering Level 2

Start gaining the skills you’ll need for a career in engineering, including product design, manufacturing or electrical engineering.

This predominantly practical, workrelated qualification provides you with an excellent grounding in current engineering principles and practices. You will complete projects and assignments based on real workplace situations, activities and demands. Our recently refurbished engineering workshops, electronic labs and welding centre have the latest in contemporary engineering equipment for you to take your first steps towards a career in engineering.

Specialist equipment - including a Computer Aided Design (CAD) suite, CNC mill, CNC lathe, pneumatics and extensive robotics equipment - will help to develop your skills for a diverse choice of careers in the areas of product design, computer aided manufacturing, electrical engineering, robotics and manufacturing, to name a few. You will be provided with a strong foundation for further study on either the Level 3 Extended Diploma or Level 3 Apprenticeship in Engineering. You can then progress to university-level study or enter into the workplace at technician level.

Qualification BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering

Duration One year

Course Content You will cover a diverse range of topics throughout your course. A selection of unit titles is shown below. • Engineering Materials • Machining Techniques • Interpreting & Using Engineering Information • Electrical and Mechanical Science for Engineering • Engineering Design • Welding • Mathematics for Engineering Assessment is continuous, with assignments, projects, exams and practical work. All full-time students will be required to study maths and English at the appropriate level. Please see page 6 for more details.

Entry Requirements • Four GCSEs at grades 3 (grade D) or above, including maths and English, with at least one other subject in a relevant area • Successful interview and initial assessment, including diagnostic tests • You will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm for this subject area

Progression Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.

Study options may include: • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering • Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

Employment options may include: • Design Engineer • Electronics Engineer • Manufacturing Operative • Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

You may also like... • Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship • Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation • Level 2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle

Course Costs Please note, the costs given below are subject to change.

Aged 16-18 years There are no tuition or examination fees | Materials Fee £210

Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) Tuition Fee £945 | Materials Fee £210 | Registration/Exam Fee £150

Did you know? You can use this Level 2 course as an entry route to an apprenticeship.

Find out more about apprenticeships in engineering on page 52.

CUTTING-EDGE FACILITIES

Our extensive engineering facilities provide you access to the very latest equipment and techniques encountered in a high-end engineering environment. You will learn the latest CAD (computer aided design) techniques using SolidWorks and 3D scanning equipment as well as learning how to produce components using our 3D printing, CNC milling and CNC lathe equipment. In addition, you will learn and apply the latest technologies used in mass production such as robotics, pneumatics, PLCs and automation equipment.

Our state-of-the-art computer controlled equipment is complemented with a traditional machine shop, ensuring that you receive a solid grounding in the practical techniques associated with engineering. Our highly-skilled staff have many years of experience in the design, engineering, electronics, manufacturing and welding industries. This will ensure that you gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in the engineering sector.