Free Level 2 Land Based Engineering Course in Beverley. Classes run at Bishop Burton College, full-time during the day. The course takes one year and covers the skills behind modern agricultural and land-based machinery, from engine and hydraulic systems to GPS technology, robotics, and vehicle electrics. You'll also study fabrication, transmission, and health and safety for the land-based industries. English and maths are included if you haven't yet reached grade 4.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll learn health and safety practices for the land-based industries.
You'll study engine operation principles and transmission and driveline systems.
You'll develop skills in land-based vehicle electrics and hydraulic systems.
You'll practise fabrication, cutting, and joining techniques.
You'll operate land-based vehicles and machinery.
You'll explore how robotics, GPS technology, and computer-based systems are used in modern land-based engineering.
You'll gain an understanding of the wider land-based engineering industry, from farming and forestry to sports grounds.
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based and practical, delivered full-time at Bishop Burton College. You'll cover workshop practices alongside theory units. Assessment includes individual assessment at interview stage to determine suitability for the course. You'll also need to complete work-based elements as part of the programme. One satisfactory reference is required before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bishop Burton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Agricultural engineer, servicing and repairing farm machinery
Plant and machinery technician, maintaining construction or groundscare equipment
Groundscare machinery operative, working on sports grounds and open spaces
Forestry machinery operator, supporting land management operations
Farm technician, supporting precision farming and GPS-guided equipment
Land-based engineering apprentice, combining work and further study
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-Based Engineering, the next step toward skilled technician roles and higher-level apprenticeships.
Land-Based Engineering Apprenticeship at Level 3, combining employment with structured training.
Level 3 NVQ in Agricultural Engineering, building the practical competence employers look for in senior technician positions.
