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Level 2 Engineering Operations Knowledge Course in Leicester

CostMaterial Fee: GBP150.00. Additional costs may apply and concessions may be available. Please click on GO TO COURSE or call 0116 224 2240 or email [email protected] for more information.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Engineering Operations (Knowledge) Course in Leicester. Classes run at Leicester College Abbey Park Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year and covers core engineering subjects across both mechanical and manufacturing and electrical and electronics engineering. You'll build broad knowledge of the engineering sector, supporting your move into an apprenticeship or further study at Level 3. This engineering operations course is a solid foundation for anyone starting out in the engineering industry.

Who this course is for

Our EAL level 2 diploma is designed for 16-18 year old students forming part of a study programme, who wish to pursue a career in Engineering. The course will give you the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of the Engineering sector. You will study a range of core Engineering subjects in both Mechanical/Manufacturing and Electrical/Electronics Engineering which will support your progression to an apprenticeship scheme or an appropriate level 3 programme of study.

Theoretical elements of the course are delivered in modern, well-equipped classrooms, whilst practical elements are based in state of the art, industry standard workshops and laboratories. We incorporate a wide range of trips and visits into the course, including the opportunity to complete Industry Placements in Spain and Portugal. The course is delivered over a 32-week period.

If you are aged 16 to 18, you will be enrolled on a study programme. This will include retaking GCSEs or undertaking Functional Skills in English and maths if you haven't already achieved a grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll study core principles of mechanical and manufacturing engineering.
  • You'll explore electrical and electronics engineering fundamentals.
  • You'll develop knowledge of how engineering operations are structured and managed.
  • You'll understand the technical language and concepts used across the engineering sector.
  • You'll build the theoretical grounding needed to progress to an apprenticeship or Level 3 study.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Leicester College Abbey Park Campus, covering theory across mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, and electronics engineering. Assessment is knowledge-based, reflecting the theoretical focus of the Diploma. Your tutors will guide you through core engineering concepts in structured daytime classes across the full year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College Abbey Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering operative: entry-level role in a manufacturing or production setting.
  • Maintenance technician assistant: supporting planned and reactive maintenance work.
  • Electrical assembly operative: working on electrical components in a production environment.
  • Engineering apprentice: the level 2 engineering operations (knowledge) qualification supports apprenticeship applications.
  • Production operative: working on mechanical or automated production lines.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering: the natural next step after this Level 2, deepening your technical knowledge and opening more specialist roles.
  • Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 3): combine on-the-job training with further study; this level 2 engineering operations qualification strengthens your application.
  • Level 3 T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing: a two-year technical qualification with an industry placement, suited to those who want a structured classroom and workplace route.
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