Free BTEC Level 2 Engineering Course in Hartlepool. Classes run full-time at Hartlepool College of Further Education, five days a week during the day. This is a level 2 btec engineering course covering mechanical and electrical engineering principles, giving you a solid foundation for a career in engineering. The course runs for 420 hours in total. You'll study topics that lead to roles such as maintenance technician, design engineer, or mechatronics engineer. If you've completed a Level 1 Engineering programme, this course is a natural next step.
Who this course is for
Engineers make the world and Hartlepool College of Further Education's School of Engineering make Engineers. Do you want to be the next Mechatronics Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Tool & Die Maker or Design Engineer? This programme is aimed at school leavers who wish to take their first steps on a path to a career in Engineering and at learners who have completed the Level 1 Engineering programme and wish to progress to the next level of study within the Mechanical/Electrical Engineering strand.
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
You'll learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings and diagrams.
You'll explore the properties and uses of engineering materials.
You'll practise safe working practices in an engineering environment.
You'll study the fundamentals of mechatronics and automated systems.
You'll build practical skills in engineering processes and manufacturing techniques.
You'll develop problem-solving skills applied to real engineering tasks.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Hartlepool College of Further Education, combining taught lessons with practical workshop activities. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC First Extended Certificate is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed tests. You'll complete assignments that demonstrate your knowledge and skills across each unit, and sit timed assessments set by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College Of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Maintenance technician: keeping machinery and equipment running in factories and plants.
Mechatronics engineer: working with automated and robotic systems.
Design engineer: creating technical drawings and specifications for products.
Tool and die maker: precision manufacturing of tools and components.
Engineering operative: supporting production and assembly processes.
Electrical engineering assistant: supporting installation and maintenance work.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National in Engineering (Pearson Edexcel): the next step for learners who want to go deeper into mechanical or electrical engineering, and a route toward higher education or advanced apprenticeships.
Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship: combine work and study to gain a recognised qualification while earning.
Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ in Engineering: a work-based qualification that supports progression into skilled engineering roles.
