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Free BTEC Level 1 Engineering Course in Blackburn

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 BTEC Engineering Course in Blackburn. Classes run full-time at Blackburn College, five days a week during the day.

The course takes one year to complete. You'll study topics including working in engineering environments, basic fitting techniques, and basic turning techniques. Maths and English skills relevant to engineering are also covered. You'll need three GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, including Maths, to enrol.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Introductory Diploma in Engineering.

Who this course is for

Engineering Level 1 is designed to provide specialist work-related knowledge in engineering. This qualification will give you the knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare you for further study, training and employment.

You will learn about various topics such as working in engineering, carrying out basic fitting techniques and carrying out basic turning techniques in addition to the right use of Maths and English in everyday use.

You will also learn through undertaking a variety of collaborative activities and research tasks. You will receive a number of mock tasks to measure your understanding and help prepare you for the formal assessment.

All tasks require a range of skills such as communication, organisation, independence, time management, planning and research. To achieve a Merit or Distinction Grade requires more detail including knowing how to explain, analyse, evaluate and justify.

Entry requirements

You will need 3 GCSEs at Grade 2 including Maths

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how engineering workplaces operate and what's expected of you.
  • You'll practise basic fitting techniques used in engineering settings.
  • You'll develop basic turning techniques on engineering equipment.
  • You'll apply Maths skills in practical engineering contexts.
  • You'll use English skills relevant to engineering work.
  • You'll work on collaborative projects with other learners.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical work. Assessment is through assignments and practical tasks completed during the course. There are no written exams. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering operative, carries out practical tasks in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
  • Production operative, works on assembly lines or in production environments.
  • Maintenance assistant, supports engineers with basic upkeep of machinery.
  • Workshop assistant, helps prepare materials and equipment in an engineering workshop.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Engineering, the natural next step after this qualification and a route toward skilled engineering roles.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Engineering, a work-based qualification recognised by engineering employers.
  • Engineering Apprenticeship, combines paid work with structured training at Level 2 or above.
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