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Free BTEC Level 1 Engineering Course in Benfleet

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 1 Engineering Course in Benfleet. Classes run at USP College Seevic Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs for one year and covers both theory and practical engineering work. You'll learn health and safety in an engineering workshop, core engineering principles, and hands-on skills. The course is physically active, so expect time on your feet and working with tools and equipment. You'll need at least Grade 2 in GCSE English Language and Maths to join.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Award in Engineering at Level 1.

Who this course is for

If you want a career working in Engineering, this is the course for you. You?ll gain the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to begin your engineering career. The course is a mixture of theory and practical work with an emphasis on understanding the health and safety requirements of working in an Engineering workshop. Due to the practical nature of the course it can be physically demanding at times. Upon successful completion of the Level 1 course, (one year) you will be able to continue to a Level 2 qualification (one year) in Engineering. On passing the level 2 course you can enrol onto the level 3 course which is studying units you have achieved from level 1 and 2 but in greater depth plus other exciting but challenging units that will open doors for a chosen career in Engineering.

Entry requirements

A minimim of Grade 2 or above in GCSE English Language and Maths. Further details are available on the USP College Website

What you will learn

  • You'll learn health and safety rules for working in an engineering workshop.
  • You'll develop practical skills using engineering tools and equipment.
  • You'll study the theory behind core engineering processes.
  • You'll understand how to work safely and follow workshop procedures.
  • You'll build knowledge of engineering materials and their uses.
  • You'll practise reading and interpreting basic engineering information.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons and practical workshop sessions. Assessment is through assignments and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no formal written exams. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. USP College Seevic Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering operative, supports production and assembly in a manufacturing setting.
  • Workshop assistant, helps maintain tools and equipment in an engineering environment.
  • Engineering apprentice, earns while training toward a recognised engineering qualification.
  • Manufacturing operative, works on production lines in factories or engineering firms.
  • Maintenance assistant, carries out basic upkeep tasks in industrial or engineering settings.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Engineering, the natural next step after this Award, covering more advanced engineering skills and theory.
  • Level 2 Engineering Apprenticeship, combines work and study toward a recognised qualification.
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths or English, useful if you want to strengthen your grades before progressing further.
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