Free Level 2 Land Based Engineering Course in Lincoln. Classes run at Riseholme College, full-time during the day. This City and Guilds land based engineering qualification takes one year to complete. You'll cover the mechanics of farm machinery and vehicles, hydraulic systems, engine principles, fabrication, and vehicle electrics. The course also takes in robotics, GPS technology, and environmental controls, reflecting how modern land-based engineering reaches well beyond traditional farming into forestry, sports grounds, and open spaces. You'll need GCSE Maths at grade 4, GCSE English at grade 3, and two further GCSEs at grade 3, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
Who this course is for
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What you will learn
You'll study health and safety practices specific to the land-based industries.
You'll learn workshop practices used in land-based engineering environments.
You'll explore engine operation principles and transmission and driveline systems.
You'll develop skills in fabrication, cutting, and joining.
You'll understand land-based vehicle electrics and hydraulic systems.
You'll operate land-based vehicles and machinery safely.
You'll gain knowledge of robotics, GPS technology, and computer-based imaging used in modern land-based engineering.
You'll develop English and maths skills if you haven't yet achieved grade 4 in those subjects.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical workshop activity at Riseholme College. The course covers theory and hands-on skills side by side. You'll be individually assessed as part of an interview before you start, to confirm the course is the right fit. Assessment during the course is based on the units you study, with practical and written elements throughout the year.
What you will need to bring
You'll need to bring good quality overalls, steel toecap boots, and safety glasses. Riseholme College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Agricultural engineer, servicing and repairing farm machinery and equipment.
Plant machinery technician, maintaining construction and groundscare vehicles.
Groundscare machinery technician, working on sports grounds and open spaces.
Forestry equipment operator, using and maintaining specialist forestry machinery.
Farm machinery operator, running modern GPS-guided and automated equipment.
Land-based engineering apprentice, combining work and further study at Level 3.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-Based Engineering. The natural next step if you want to deepen your technical knowledge and move toward skilled-technician roles.
Land-based engineering apprenticeship at Level 3. Combines paid work with structured training and leads to a recognised occupational qualification.
Level 3 NVQ in Agricultural Engineering. Builds on your Level 2 skills and is valued by employers for workshop and field technician roles.
