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Free Level 2 Engineering Course in Bury Saint Edmunds

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Engineering Course in Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at West Suffolk College, full-time during the day.

The course gives you broad, hands-on practical skills across core engineering disciplines. You'll work in workshops and develop the technical knowledge employers in the engineering industry expect. Topics include engineering processes, materials, measuring, and safe working practices. The course typically takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Engineering at Level 2.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if youre starting out in Engineering as it provides real-world, hands-on training and focuses on building your broad-based practical skills and knowledge.The course will provide you with the opportunity to reinforce the knowledge and understanding required to be successful in the Engineering industry. You will gain a formal Engineering qualification that is recognised by industry as the gold standard, giving you a head start to gain an Apprenticeship with one of the many local employers West Suffolk College works with, or allow you to move on to our Level 3 qualification.You will learn how to work effectively and safely. In addition to the practical skills you will develop, you will also improve your employability through the enhancement of your communication, numeracy and information technology abilities.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in engineering processes and techniques.
  • You'll learn how to use hand tools, machine tools, and measuring equipment accurately.
  • You'll understand the properties and uses of common engineering materials.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a workshop environment.
  • You'll gain knowledge of engineering drawing and technical documentation.
  • You'll build a foundation in fabrication and joining methods used in industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical workshop sessions and classroom-based study. Assessment includes practical tasks, assignments, and written work that test your skills and knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to apply engineering techniques safely and accurately. The centre will guide you through each unit as the course progresses.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. West Suffolk College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder, joins metal components using a range of welding processes.
  • Metal fabricator, cuts, shapes, and assembles metal structures and parts.
  • Welder fabricator, combines welding and fabrication skills on engineering projects.
  • Engineering operative, supports production and manufacturing processes in a workshop or factory.
  • Maintenance technician, carries out routine repairs and upkeep on engineering equipment.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering, the next step for those wanting to specialise and progress to skilled roles.
  • Engineering Apprenticeship at Level 3, combining paid work with further study toward a recognised trade qualification.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Welding or Fabrication, for those focusing on a specific engineering discipline.
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