Free Level 1/2 Engineering Course in Berkeley. Classes run at SGS Berkeley Green UTC, full-time during the day. This two-year course is designed for learners in Year 10 and Year 11. You'll explore core engineering principles, develop practical skills, and build the technical knowledge that employers in the sector look for. The course covers both theory and hands-on work, giving you a grounding across key areas of engineering.
Who this course is for
Those in Year 10 and Year 11
What you will learn
You'll explore fundamental engineering principles and how they apply in practice.
You'll develop practical skills in working with engineering materials and tools.
You'll learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
You'll study how engineering systems and components work together.
You'll understand health and safety requirements in engineering environments.
You'll apply problem-solving techniques to engineering tasks and challenges.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based lessons and practical, hands-on activities. Assessment for the WJEC Vocational Award in Engineering combines internally assessed coursework or assignments with an externally set component. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the course, so you build evidence of your skills and knowledge as you go.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. SGS Berkeley Green UTC will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Engineering technician: support engineers across manufacturing or maintenance roles.
Maintenance operative: carry out planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
Production operative: work on engineering-based production lines.
Apprentice engineer: start a paid apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Engineering assembler: build components and sub-assemblies in a workshop setting.
Technical support assistant: provide hands-on support in an engineering environment.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering: a full-time vocational qualification that goes deeper into engineering disciplines and can lead to higher apprenticeships or university.
Level 3 T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing: a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, recognised by employers and universities.
Level 2 or Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship: earn while you learn, applying engineering skills in a real workplace.
