Free Level 2 Engineering Course in Barrow-in-Furness

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body

About this course

Free Level 2 Engineering Course in Barrow-in-Furness. Classes run at Furness College Channelside Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers core engineering technologies over one year. You'll study practical and technical skills used across the engineering sector. Topics include materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering principles. This qualification opens doors to roles such as engineering technician, engineering operative, and welder.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technologies.

Who this course is for

Furness College is highly successful, thriving and dynamic multi-site College. We are extremely passionate about raising the aspirations, knowledge and skills of individuals, communities and employers in Barrow-in-Furness and the wider peninsula. In 2016 the College became a member of the Chartered Institute for Further Education, the body for high performing Further Education Colleges and training providers. In 2017, we were recognised as the best Further Education provider in Cumbria at the Golden Apple Awards. In 2019, Ofsted rated us a s a Good College and later that year we were reaccredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology, which is recognised around the world as an indicator of quality. In the summer of 2023, we were reaccredited as being a Teaching Excellence Framework Silver rated provider, for the quality of teaching on higher education programmes.

The two main campus sites, Channelside and The Sixth Form, are state of the art facilities and provide our students with the best foundation upon which to build their future. Our campuses include virtual learning spaces, demonstration areas and workshops with all the latest equipment and technologies.

We offer a very wide range of academic and technical courses for students of all ages and abilities including: A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses and university level courses, apprenticeships and adult part-time courses. We also pride ourselves on the wellbeing support we offer to students to help them be the best they can be and go further in life.

For more information and to apply for a course today please visit our website: https://www.furness.ac.uk/

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of engineering materials and their properties.
  • You'll learn manufacturing and production processes.
  • You'll study engineering drawing and design principles.
  • You'll practise safe working practices in engineering environments.
  • You'll explore electrical and mechanical engineering fundamentals.
  • You'll build skills in fault-finding and problem-solving.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activities. Assessment includes assignments, practical tasks, and written work. You'll build a portfolio of evidence throughout the course. Your progress is assessed by tutors at the college.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Furness College Channelside Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers on technical projects and maintenance.
  • Engineering Operative, works on production lines or in manufacturing settings.
  • Welder, joins metal components in construction, manufacturing, or fabrication.
  • Maintenance Technician, carries out repairs and upkeep on machinery and equipment.
  • Production Operative, works in factories or engineering plants on assembly tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, the next step for those wanting to specialise further.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance, valued by employers in manufacturing and industry.
  • Apprenticeship in Engineering, lets you earn while you develop higher-level skills on the job.

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