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Free Level 2 Land Based Engineering Course in Stoke Climsland

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

Free Level 2 Land Based Engineering Course in Stoke Climsland. Classes run at Duchy College Stoke Climsland, full-time during the day.

The course covers how to repair and maintain modern land-based machinery. You'll split your time between workshop practice and technical study. Work experience is built into the programme. This gives you hands-on time with real machinery and helps you build your CV. The course takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Technical Certificate in Land-Based Engineering.

Who this course is for

Thinking about a future repairing and maintaining modern land-based machinery? This course blends hands-on workshop practice with technical understanding so you can work safely and methodically. Work experience is a key part of the programme and helps you test the job in the real world while building your CV.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for external applicants and school leavers

  • Three or more GCSEs including English and/or maths at grade 4, or successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and English and/or maths at grade 4 or equivalent.

Entry requirements for existing learners with the Cornwall College Group

  • Successful completion of previous course and maths and/or English GCSE at grade 4 or above and the other at grade 3 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to inspect, maintain, and repair land-based machinery.
  • You'll develop safe working practices in a workshop environment.
  • You'll study the technical principles behind engine and mechanical systems.
  • You'll practise fault-finding and diagnostic techniques.
  • You'll gain work experience to apply your skills in a real setting.
  • You'll build knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on workshop sessions and classroom-based technical study. Work experience placements are a core part of the course. Assessment includes practical tasks and written or knowledge-based assessments. Your progress is measured throughout the year rather than through a single final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Duchy College Stoke Climsland will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Agricultural machinery technician, services and repairs farm equipment.
  • Groundscare equipment technician, maintains mowers and outdoor power tools.
  • Plant machinery operative, works with construction or land-based plant.
  • Garden machinery mechanic, repairs equipment for domestic and commercial clients.
  • Horticultural equipment technician, supports grounds maintenance teams.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-Based Engineering, a deeper technical qualification for those wanting to specialise further.
  • Apprenticeship in Agricultural Engineering, lets you earn while you train with an employer.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Land-Based Service Engineering, a work-based route recognised by employers in the sector.
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