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Level 1 Performing Engineering Operations Course in Scunthorpe

CostFree if you're eligible
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact DN Colleges Group for more info.

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About this course

Level 1 Performing Engineering Operations Course in Scunthorpe. Classes run at North Lindsey College, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your prior qualifications and circumstances.

This NVQ Certificate covers the practical skills and knowledge used in engineering and manufacturing work. You'll learn how to carry out engineering operations safely and to a recognised standard. The course runs over one year. There are no formal entry requirements, so you can start without previous engineering experience.

You'll finish with an NVQ Certificate in Performing Engineering Operations at Level 1.

Who this course is for

What is this qualification?

This qualification is a National Vocational qualification (NVQ). It involves the skills and knowledge needed to do the job, ability to organise work and identify and prevent problems. NVQs are based on national occupational standards, which the learner must meet to be competent in a particular task. The achievement of NVQs will encourage an employee to value their contribution to the workplace, and it will develop their skills and potential.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out basic engineering operations using hand and power tools.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in an engineering environment.
  • You'll read and interpret engineering drawings and instructions.
  • You'll work with materials used in engineering and manufacturing.
  • You'll identify problems in your work and take steps to prevent them.
  • You'll organise your tasks and manage your time on the job.
  • You'll demonstrate competence against national occupational standards.

How you will learn

The NVQ is assessed through observation of your practical work and a review of evidence you build up over the course. You'll demonstrate skills in a workshop or classroom setting. Assessors will check that you meet the required standard for each task. There are no written exams. Assessment is ongoing throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Operative, carries out production and assembly tasks in a manufacturing setting.
  • Engineering Assistant, supports engineers with day-to-day workshop operations.
  • Welder, joins metal components using welding techniques in fabrication or construction.
  • Metal Fabricator, cuts, shapes, and assembles metal parts for a range of industries.
  • Machine Operator, runs and monitors machinery on a production line.
  • Workshop Technician, maintains tools and equipment in an engineering workshop.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations, the natural next step for those wanting to develop more advanced engineering skills and move into skilled operative roles.
  • Level 2 NVQ in Fabrication and Welding, for those specialising in metalwork and fabrication.
  • Level 2 Engineering Apprenticeship, combining work-based training with a recognised qualification.
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