Intermediate Engineering Skills Level 2

This course is for students with an interest in pursuing a career in engineering.

The course is a combination of Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 and the BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Engineering and carries a number of mandatory and specialist units and a functional skill in English at an individually aimed level.
The course covers a broad range of engineering topics delivered in a variety of workshops and classes and include:
- Computer Aided Design (CAD)
- Mechanical Engineering (optional)
- Sheet metal and welding processes (optional)
- Mathematics
- Communications
- Health and safety

Find out more about our engineering courses here

End Qualification:

Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 and BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Engineering

Entry Requirements:

Interview required

4 GCSE's grade D or above. Vocational qualifications will be considered on their own merit. You will be required to successfully pass an interview showing enthusiasm and commitment towards this course. Individual cases outside of this criteria will be considered on their own merits

Assessment:

There is continual assessment through a combination of practical, theory and portfolio work.

Progression from this course:

You could progress to an apprenticeship. Students who have been successful and hold appropriate GCSEs could progress onto the BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering.

Locations:

King's Lynn Campus - PE30 2QW, Isle Campus - PE13 2JE

Duration:

1 Year

Start times:

September 2013

How to Apply:

Please apply online using the general college application form

Course Costs:

All students on full-time courses will need to pay a materials / resources fee. Details will be provided before enrolment. If you are under 19 on 31st August in the year you begin your programme, you will not have to pay tuition or registration fees for your course. For students aged 19 or over, there will be a tuition fee (depends on the course) for each year of the course as well as a registration fee (which includes exam fees). However, many students will be eligible for reduced fees and / or financial support towards the costs. Click here for detailed information. Please contact Student Services if you have further queries.

Protecting clothing, footwear and eyewear, approximately £50

Course booklets and materials could cost £50

Costs may vary

Additional Information:

If you are aged 19 or over, you may be eligible to apply to the college's learner support fund for financial support with the costs associated with your studies. For more details, please click here or contact student services on 01553 815271 (King's Lynn campus) or 01945 582561 (Isle campus) or 01223 860701 (Cambridge campus)