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Free Level 1 Engineering Course in Chichester

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Engineering Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, full-time during the day.

You'll work with a range of engineering skills and tools, building real competence across core engineering tasks. The course covers both practical work and online assessments, so you'll develop knowledge as well as technique. There are no formal entry requirements, though you'll need to meet high practical and written standards throughout.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Engineering at Level 1.

Who this course is for

The Level 1 Engineering programme is a superb introduction in to the engineering world. This one-year, largely practical programme is designed to give students hands-on experience to build aptitude and confidence in a range of Engineering skills and competencies.

Our Level 1 programme is a comprehensive full-time programme.

Entry requirements

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements for this course you should be aware that the course involves meeting high standards of practical work as well as completing on-line exams, workbooks, and knowledge questions to a specified standard.

You should have a keen interest in Engineering and a desire to progress into employment in your chosen area.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills across core engineering tasks and processes.
  • You'll learn to work safely in an engineering environment.
  • You'll complete online assessments and knowledge workbooks to a set standard.
  • You'll build competence with engineering tools and equipment.
  • You'll develop an understanding of engineering principles and techniques.
  • You'll practise problem-solving in practical engineering contexts.

How you will learn

The course is classroom and workshop based, with a strong practical focus. You'll complete hands-on tasks alongside online exams, workbooks, and knowledge questions. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year, covering both your practical performance and your written responses. You'll need to meet specified standards in both areas to complete the qualification.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering operative, supports production or maintenance work in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
  • Engineering assistant, assists qualified engineers with day-to-day tasks on site or in a workshop.
  • Workshop technician, prepares and maintains tools and equipment in an engineering environment.
  • Production operative, works on assembly or fabrication lines in a manufacturing company.
  • Maintenance assistant, helps with routine upkeep of machinery and plant equipment.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering, the natural next step after this Certificate, covering more advanced practical and technical skills.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Engineering Maintenance or a related discipline, useful if you move into a specific engineering role and want a work-based qualification.
  • Apprenticeship in Engineering or Manufacturing, combining paid work with structured training at Level 2 or above.
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