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Free Level 2 Engineering Course in Lancaster

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Engineering Course in Lancaster. Classes run at Lancaster and Morecambe College, full-time during the day.

The course covers engineering principles, fabrication, and welding techniques. You'll also build employability skills and take part in employer encounters such as guest speakers. Maths and English are included where needed. The course runs for one year.

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

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

4 GCSEs at grade D/3 or higher including maths or English OR a Level 1 related qualification PLUS grade D/3 or higher in maths or English. Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core engineering principles and technical knowledge.
  • You'll practise fabrication and welding techniques.
  • You'll learn to work safely with engineering materials and equipment.
  • You'll develop employability skills for the engineering sector.
  • You'll take part in employer encounters, including guest speakers.
  • You'll build maths and English skills where applicable.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom and workshop setting at Lancaster and Morecambe College. Learning is hands-on, combining practical engineering tasks with theory. The course includes employability activities and may involve educational trips. Maths and English are delivered as part of the study programme where applicable.

What you will need to bring

You'll need to bring steel toe cap boots and flame-resistant overalls or work trousers on your first day. You'll also need a course textbook. Lancaster and Morecambe College will tell you which textbook to buy at your interview.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder, joins and repairs metal components in manufacturing or construction.
  • Metal Fabricator, cuts and shapes metal to build structures and parts.
  • Welder Fabricator, combines welding and fabrication skills across engineering roles.
  • Engineering Operative, supports production and assembly in engineering environments.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Engineering qualification, to deepen your technical knowledge and open senior roles.
  • General Welding Apprenticeship at Level 2, to earn while you train with an employer.
  • Plate Welding Apprenticeship at Level 3, a step toward skilled welder status.
  • Level 3 Fabrication and Welding qualification, for those specialising in metalwork.
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