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Free Level 2 Engineering Course in Saint Austell

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Engineering Course in Saint Austell. Classes run at Cornwall College St Austell, full-time during the day.

You'll spend a year building practical workshop skills. The course covers machining, fabrication, and basic electrical principles. You'll also develop safe working habits from the start. It suits anyone curious about how things are made and looking for a hands-on engineering qualification.

You'll finish with an NCFE Technical Award in Engineering.

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 learn machining techniques and how to work with materials safely.
  • You'll explore fabrication methods and joining processes.
  • You'll study basic electrical principles and how they apply in engineering.
  • You'll develop safe working habits and understand workshop safety rules.
  • You'll gain an introduction to different areas of engineering practice.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study. Assessment is likely to include practical tasks, projects, and written work that show your skills and knowledge across the different engineering areas covered on the course.

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 on the workshop floor.
  • Machine operator, sets up and runs machinery in a manufacturing environment.
  • Fabricator, cuts, shapes, and assembles metal components.
  • Maintenance assistant, helps with routine upkeep of equipment and machinery.
  • Production assistant, works as part of a team in a manufacturing or engineering setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering, a broader qualification that builds on workshop skills and can support a CSCS or engineering card.
  • Level 3 Engineering qualification, for those aiming toward technician roles or higher-level study.
  • Engineering Apprenticeship, combines paid work with further training toward a recognised engineering standard.
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