Free Level 1 Performing Engineering Operations Course in Lancaster. Classes run full-time at Lancaster and Morecambe College, five days a week during the day. The course runs for one year. You'll build practical skills in fabrication and welding alongside employability and careers learning. The programme includes maths and English where applicable, plus work experience. You'll need three GCSEs at grade D to G, including English or maths at grade 2 or F or above. Entry is at the course manager's discretion.
Who this course is for
This course is designed for 16-18 year old and adult learners the course will include a substantial amount of careers related learning designed to support progression to the suitable next step, this could include educational trips, employability skills and employer encounters such as guest speakers. For 16-18 year old will be delivered as a study programme which includes math and English where applicable and work experience.
Entry requirements
3 GCSEs at grade D-G plus English or maths GCSE at grade 2/F or higher.
Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.
What you will learn
You'll develop practical skills in fabrication and welding techniques.
You'll learn how to work safely with engineering materials and equipment.
You'll practise core engineering operations used in manufacturing and production environments.
You'll build employability skills through employer encounters and guest speakers.
You'll gain experience in a real workplace through a work placement.
You'll develop your maths and English alongside your engineering training where applicable.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in the workshop alongside classroom-based study. Assessment is through the NVQ portfolio of evidence, practical observations, and competence-based tasks. You'll also take part in educational trips and employer encounters as part of the study programme.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring steel toe cap boots and flame-resistant overalls on your first day. Lancaster and Morecambe College will let you know about these and anything else you need at your interview.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Welder's assistant. Support skilled welders on fabrication and production work.
Engineering operative. Entry-level production and manufacturing roles.
Fabrication assistant. Help produce metal components and structures.
Sheet metal worker. Cut, shape, and join metal in manufacturing settings.
Maintenance engineering assistant. Support maintenance teams in industrial workplaces.
What you could study next
Level 2 Fabrication and Welding Course at Lancaster and Morecambe College. The natural next step after this qualification, building on your practical skills.
Level 2 General Welding Apprenticeship. Earn while you learn and work toward a recognised welding qualification with an employer.
Level 3 Plate Welding Apprenticeship. For those aiming to become a skilled welder in a specialist area.
