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Free Level 1 Engineering Course in Saint Austell

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 1 Engineering Course in Saint Austell. Classes run at Cornwall College St Austell, full-time during the day.

The course introduces you to engineering workshop practice. You'll build hand skills, learn safe working habits, and explore machining, fabrication, and basic electrical principles. It runs over one year. You'll need two or more GCSEs at Grade 2 or above to apply, or a relevant Entry Level qualification. Learners with industry experience but no GCSEs may be considered after interview.

You'll finish with a Level 1 Diploma in Engineering Technologies.

Who this course is for

If you are curious about how things are made and want a practical start this course introduces you to real engineering workshop practice. You will build core hand skills and learn safe working habits while exploring different engineering areas such as machining fabrication and basic electrical principles. It is designed to prepare you for progression to Level 2 and beyond.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Two or more GCSEs at Grade 2 or above, or successful completion of an Entry Level qualification.
  • Learners with relevant industry experience but no GCSEs at Grade 2 may be considered based on interview. For some courses this may include GCSE English or maths grade 2 or equivalent.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise core hand skills used in engineering workshops.
  • You'll follow safe working habits and health and safety procedures.
  • You'll explore machining techniques and how to use workshop equipment.
  • You'll learn the basics of fabrication and joining materials.
  • You'll study basic electrical principles.
  • You'll develop an understanding of different engineering areas and how they connect.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom study at Cornwall College St Austell. Assessment is likely to include practical tasks, assignments, and evidence of your workshop skills. Your tutor will guide you through each area of the course and check your progress as you go.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cornwall College St Austell 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 a workshop.
  • Welder, joins metal components using heat and specialist equipment.
  • Workshop technician, maintains and operates machinery in a workshop setting.
  • Manufacturing operative, works on production lines or in fabrication environments.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering, the natural next step after this course and opens more job roles.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations, a work-based qualification valued by employers.
  • Apprenticeship in Engineering or Manufacturing, lets you earn while you train at Level 2 or above.
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