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Free Level 2 Land Based Engineering Course in Nantwich

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Land Based Engineering Course in Nantwich. Classes run full-time at Reaseheath College, five days a week during the day. The course runs for 35 weeks and focuses on the maintenance and repair of agricultural and land-based machinery. You'll develop practical skills in diagnosing faults, servicing engines, and working with the mechanical and electrical systems found on farm equipment. Entry requires GCSEs at grades D/E or above and satisfactory references.

Who this course is for

This is a course for people who enjoy practical work and, in particular, repairing machines. If you have an ambition to be a practical mechanic and would like to know all there is to know about agricultural machinery, then this course is for you.

The course will appeal to you if you have a particular interest in the maintenance and repair of land-based machinery.

Entry requirements

GCSEs at grades D/E or above Satisfactory references

What you will learn

  • You'll learn to diagnose and repair faults on agricultural and land-based machinery.
  • You'll develop skills in engine servicing and maintenance.
  • You'll work with mechanical systems including transmissions, hydraulics, and braking.
  • You'll gain knowledge of electrical systems used on modern farm equipment.
  • You'll practise safe working procedures in a workshop environment.
  • You'll build understanding of how different types of land-based machinery operate.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on workshop sessions alongside classroom study. Training is classroom-based and full-time across the week. Assessment includes practical tasks, written assignments, and tests that cover both technical knowledge and workshop skills. You'll be assessed on your ability to carry out repairs and maintenance to a professional standard.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Reaseheath College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Agricultural machinery mechanic: service and repair farm equipment for contractors or dealers.
  • Plant machinery technician: maintain construction and groundcare plant.
  • Agricultural engineer: support farms with machinery upkeep and breakdowns.
  • Groundscare equipment technician: service mowers and turf machinery for sports venues or local authorities.
  • Farm machinery operator: operate and carry out first-line maintenance on farm vehicles.
  • Dealership service technician: work in an agricultural machinery dealership workshop.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-Based Engineering: a natural next step if you want to deepen your technical knowledge and take on more complex diagnostic work.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Agricultural Engineering: a work-based qualification that demonstrates competence on the job, useful for progressing in a dealership or contracting role.
  • Apprenticeship in Land-Based Service Engineering: combine paid work with structured training at a higher level.
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