Engineering Level 2

Start Date

Level: 2

Course Course: P00026

Area: Engineering

Campus: Olive Grove Campus

About this Course

On this one-year, full-time qualification, you will have the opportunity to learn about the design, development, manufacture and maintenance of engineering products and systems. It is largely classroom-based with one two-hour practical workshop event per week. This qualification will help develop your engineering skills to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. It will give you the knowledge and skills you will need to meet the needs of modern engineering industries.

Key Units

Environmental Awareness (Mandatory Unit)

This unit enables you to acquire the essential knowledge and understanding of the engineering environment in relation to the requirements of current legislation, working safely, personal development and the factors that influence the engineering industry.

Maths & Science

This unit enables you to develop knowledge and understanding of the types of materials and their properties, fundamental numeracy and science applied to engineering practices.

Material Processes

This unit enables you to acquire the essential background knowledge of engineering materials, in particular material properties, applications of materials and the effect of heat treatments.

Fitting & Assembly Techniques

This unit enables you to acquire the essential background knowledge relating to fitting and assembly techniques, tools, and equipment used. You will also learn how to check components and assemblies against specification.

CNC Turning Techniques

This unit enables you to acquire the essential knowledge and practices to program and produce CNC turning skills.

Plan & Carry Out a Project

This unit will enable you to develop knowledge, understanding and skills of how to plan and carry out a project in engineering.

Engineering Design

This unit will enable you to develop knowledge, understanding and skills of producing a design specification, design proposal and design solution of an engineered product.

Entry Requirements

5 x GCSEs grades at grade 3 or above (or acceptable alternatives), must include English Language, Maths and Science.

Assessment

Environmental Awareness

Externally marked online multiple-choice exam and one internally marked practical assessment.

Maths & Science

Externally marked online multiple-choice exam and one internally marked practical assessment.

Material Processes

Two internally marked controlled knowledge assessments and three internal marked practical assessments.

Fitting and Assembly

Internally assessed and marked by one controlled knowledge assessments and one internal marked practical assessment.

CNC Turning Techniques

Internally assessed and marked by three controlled knowledge assessments and one internal marked practical assessment.

Plan & Carry Out a Project

Internally marked controlled knowledge assessment and one internal marked practical assessment.

Engineering Design

Internally assessed by a marked practical assessment.

Where does this Lead

Students who successfully complete this qualification may progress on to:

BTEC Level 3 in Engineering
Apprenticeships

Future Opportunities

This qualification would suit students who are looking for a career in manufacturing or production engineering.

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Maths and English qualifications

You will be required to study Functional Skills or GCSE English or Maths if you do not already hold a minimum of GCSE grade C/4. Many universities and employers ask for a minimum of GCSE grade C/4 in both Maths and English so it's an important qualification to have.

Personal study time

Whilst this qualification is largely classroom based, you are also expected to work independently on project work away from the college.

Extra Costs

You will be required to supply your own PPE for the course (boots and overalls).

Students in financial hardship may be eligible to apply to the Student Support Fund for support with related costs.

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