Free Engineering CertHE Course in Yeovil

CostFREE
Duration225 hours
DeliveryClassroom based
Start10 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime

About this course

Free Engineering CertHE Course in Yeovil. Classes run at Yeovil College, part-time during the day.

The course is pitched at the same level as the first year of a Bachelor's Degree. Around 225 hours of study, it covers technical engineering knowledge alongside professional and transferable skills. You choose a specialist pathway, so your learning focuses on the area of engineering that suits your goals. Units combine pathway-specific study with shared engineering modules.

You'll finish with a Certificate of Higher Education in Engineering.

Who this course is for

The Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Engineering is equivalent in level to the first year of a ‘traditional’ Bachelor’s Degree, and aims to allow learners to develop the knowledge, understanding, cognitive ability, professional competence, and transferrable skills to progress into successful careers in the Engineering sector. Through a combination of pathway-specific and jointly-taught modules, learners will have the opportunity to build technical expertise in their chosen Engineering discipline, whilst developing the understanding of interdisciplinarity which is vital to the modern Engineering sector. A system engineering approach, reflective of contemporary sector practice, underpins all modules, and learners will have the opportunity to develop their skills and understanding across key themes of sustainable, digital, and autonomous engineering.The CertHE includes three pathways - Aerospace, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Engineering. Students will apply for their chosen pathway, and this will remain fixed for the duration of their studies; it will not be possible for students to switch between pathways once enrolled on their course. The three pathways are made up of a combination of common shared modules, and specialist pathway-specific modules, as appropriate.This course is available on a part-time basis, and is taught in-person at our Yeovil College campus. The part-time course is studied over 3 semesters, or 1.5 academic years, and students are typically timetabled for 1 day per week.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the latest information.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop technical knowledge in your chosen engineering specialism.
  • You'll build understanding of engineering principles at higher education level.
  • You'll practise professional skills valued across the engineering sector.
  • You'll strengthen cognitive and problem-solving abilities through applied study.
  • You'll develop transferable skills for the workplace and further study.

How you will learn

You'll attend daytime classes at Yeovil College. Learning combines pathway-specific modules with jointly-taught engineering units. Assessment methods are confirmed by the college directly. Check the college website for the latest details on how the course is assessed.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Yeovil College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers across a range of technical projects.
  • Manufacturing Technician, oversees production processes in a manufacturing setting.
  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps equipment and machinery running safely.
  • Technical Support Engineer, provides specialist help on engineering systems.
  • Quality Control Technician, checks products and processes meet required standards.

What you could study next

  • BEng or BSc in Engineering, a full Bachelor's Degree building on your CertHE.
  • Foundation Degree in Engineering, a work-based higher education route into engineering roles.
  • HNC or HND in Engineering, shorter higher technical qualifications recognised by employers in the sector.

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