Free Level 1 Engineering Technologies Course in Stratford. Classes run at Newham College Stratford Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, to join. The course runs for 35 weeks and covers both electronics and mechanical engineering. You'll build and test circuits and work in mechanical engineering workshops, gaining hands-on practical skills across engineering technologies. This free engineering technologies course is a strong foundation for further technical study.
Who this course is for
If you enjoy building and testing circuits and want to make products in mechancial engineering workshops, then this course is for you.
Entry requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above in Maths and English.
What you will learn
You'll build and test electronic circuits in a practical workshop setting.
You'll work with mechanical engineering tools and equipment.
You'll design and make products using engineering processes.
You'll develop an understanding of engineering technologies and how they are applied.
You'll learn to follow safe working practices in an engineering environment.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions in electronics and mechanical engineering workshops. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and coursework completed during the course. Your progress will be assessed throughout the 35 weeks rather than through a single end exam.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Newham College Stratford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Engineering technician apprentice, supporting qualified engineers on technical tasks.
Workshop operative, working with machinery and components in a manufacturing setting.
Electrical assembly operative, building and testing electrical products.
Maintenance assistant, helping to keep equipment and machinery running.
Technical support assistant, providing hands-on support in an engineering environment.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Engineering, the natural next step after this qualification, covering engineering principles in more depth.
Level 2 Engineering Apprenticeship, combining paid work with structured training toward a recognised engineering qualification.
Level 3 Engineering qualification, for those aiming toward technician-level roles or higher education in engineering.
