Free Level 1 Engineering Course in Wolverhampton

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Engineering Course in Wolverhampton. Classes run at City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus, full-time during the day.

The course introduces you to the fundamentals of engineering. You'll develop practical skills including machining and welding. English and maths are built into the course, and you'll complete a work experience placement. The course runs over one year.

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

Who this course is for

If you want a career in engineering this course will give you an introduction to the fundamental basics of the industry.

You will develop a range of practical skills, including machining and welding, get the chance to improve your English and maths grades as part of the course*, and complete a work experience placement to bring your learning to life.

Successful completion of the course will enable you to pursue an engineering apprenticeship or progress to the BTEC Level 2 extended certificate in engineering.

*** Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre now open!*** You will train at the new £8.1 million purpose-built Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at the Wellington Road campus, in Bilston, which boasts dedicated engineering workshops kitted out with industry-standard equipment including fabrication and welding suites, a specialist CAD room featuring AutoCAD and SolidWorks software, CNC milling machines, lathes, 3D printers, mechatronic t-rigs and a laser cutter.

Entry requirements

To access this course you are required to have:

English GCSE at Grade 2 or above Maths GCSE at Grade 2 or above (preferably Grade 3 or above) As part of the admissions process you will be required to attend an interview with an admissions tutor and complete an online assessment based on engineering principles.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical machining skills used in engineering workshops.
  • You'll learn welding techniques and safe working practices.
  • You'll study the fundamental principles of engineering.
  • You'll improve your English and maths as part of the course.
  • You'll complete a work experience placement in an engineering setting.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical workshops. The course includes a work experience placement where you apply your skills in a real engineering environment. You'll also complete an online assessment on engineering principles as part of the admissions process. Assessment methods will be confirmed by the centre.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City of Wolverhampton College Wellington Road Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Operative, supports production and manufacturing processes.
  • Engineering Assistant, assists qualified engineers on site or in workshops.
  • Workshop Technician, maintains and operates engineering machinery.
  • Manufacturing Operative, works on production lines in engineering firms.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering, the natural next step after this course and a route toward skilled engineering roles.
  • Engineering Apprenticeship, combines paid work with structured training and leads to recognised engineering qualifications.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Engineering, builds on practical skills and is valued by employers in manufacturing and engineering.

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