Free Level 2 Engineering Course in Selby

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body

About this course

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

You'll spend a year building practical engineering skills. The course covers cutting, forming, machining, and assembling engineering materials. You'll also construct electronic circuits and create engineering drawings using CAD. Entry requires GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths, plus two further GCSEs, preferably in a science or technology subject.

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

Who this course is for

This course can either be studied at Castleford College or Selby College.

You'll acquire the hands-on expertise necessary for securing an apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing or to study at the next level. This includes mastering tasks like cutting, forming, machining, and assembling engineering materials, as well as constructing electronic circuits. You'll gain proficiency in creating engineering drawings using design techniques such as CAD. Additionally, you'll develop skills in working efficiently, effectively, and adhering to all health and safety regulations while operating within engineering and manufacturing settings.

Our College is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including industry-standard workshops furnished with the latest equipment.

This course is tailored to expand your understanding of the diverse array of engineering careers while providing foundational experience to bolster a successful apprenticeship application or to move on to further study.

Through this study programme, you'll have opportunities to interact with local employers via various activities such as industrial visits, guest speaker sessions, and mock interviews.

Entry requirements

GCSEs Grade 9-3, including English and Maths.

2 Additional GCSEs Grade 9-3, preferably in a science or technology subject.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise cutting, forming, and shaping engineering materials.
  • You'll learn machining techniques used in manufacturing.
  • You'll assemble engineering components to specification.
  • You'll construct basic electronic circuits.
  • You'll produce engineering drawings using CAD software.
  • You'll develop skills in reading and interpreting engineering designs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in workshops and classrooms. Assessment is through practical tasks, projects, and assignments that reflect real engineering work. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering operative, works in manufacturing or production settings.
  • Machine operator, operates and monitors engineering machinery.
  • Engineering technician, supports technical engineering teams.
  • Fabricator, cuts and shapes metal components to specification.
  • Assembly worker, builds engineering products from components.
  • Maintenance assistant, carries out basic engineering maintenance tasks.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Engineering qualification, the natural next step for those wanting to deepen technical knowledge.
  • Engineering Apprenticeship, combines paid work with further training in a specialist area.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering, suited to those considering higher education in engineering.

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