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Free Level 2 Engineering Course in Liverpool

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Engineering Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road, full-time over one year.

You'll complete projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations. Units cover engineering principles, maintenance technology, and practical workshop skills. You'll need at least three GCSEs including English, Maths, and Science, with a grade 3 or above in English or Maths.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Engineering.

Who this course is for

The Level 2 Certificate in Engineering is a vocational (work related) course involving practical and theory based work. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you are interested in, you will develop the skills you need to start and/or further develop your education and career.

Entry requirements

A minimum of three GCSEs including English, Maths and Science, and at least a grade 3 and above in either English or Maths. All students will sit an initial assessment. If you are unsure of the entry requirements, or if you don't meet the criteria, please contact our Careers Advice and Guidance team who will be happy to help you find the best option for you. Email [email protected] or call 0151 252 3607.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical engineering skills in a workshop setting.
  • You'll learn the principles of engineering maintenance technology.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices relevant to engineering workplaces.
  • You'll complete project-based assignments drawn from real workplace scenarios.
  • You'll build knowledge of materials, tools, and engineering processes.
  • You'll develop skills that support progression into engineering apprenticeships or further study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of practical workshop sessions and classroom-based theory. Assessment is through projects and assignments based on workplace situations. There are no formal written exams. All students sit an initial assessment before the course begins. Classes run during the day, full-time, across 35 weeks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.

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 products.
  • Welder Fabricator, combines welding and fabrication skills across engineering sectors.
  • Engineering Operative, supports production and maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
  • Maintenance Technician, carries out routine upkeep of engineering equipment.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, the natural next step and available at the same college, deepening technical knowledge for skilled roles.
  • Engineering Apprenticeship at Level 3, combining paid work with structured training toward a recognised trade qualification.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Engineering, a broader qualification suited to those considering higher-level technical or design roles.
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