Free Level 2 Land Based Engineering Course in Newcastle upon Tyne. Classes run at Northumberland College Kirkley Hall Campus, full-time during the day. You'll study a mix of practical and classroom-based learning, covering robotics, GPS technology, environmental controls, machinery operation, and computer-based imaging. The course includes hands-on work experience alongside your studies. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 3 to 9, including Maths and English, to enrol. This free land based engineering course prepares you for roles across agriculture, forestry, and related industries.
Who this course is for
Step into a dynamic career with our Level 2 programme, perfect for those passionate about the evolving field of land-based engineering. This course offers a blend of practical and theoretical learning, covering cutting-edge topics like robotics, GPS technology, and environmental controls. You'll gain crucial skills in areas ranging from machinery operation to computer-based imaging, preparing you for diverse roles in agriculture, forestry, and beyond. With hands-on work experience and a focus on real-world applications, this pathway not only enhances your technical expertise but also your problem-solving abilities, making you an ideal candidate for an array of exciting professional opportunities. If you're motivated by innovation and driven by technical challenges, this path offers the tools to turn your enthusiasm into a rewarding profession.
Entry requirements
You will need 5 GCSE's at grade 3-9 including Maths and English.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in operating agricultural and land-based machinery safely.
You'll learn how GPS technology is used in modern land-based engineering.
You'll explore robotics and how automation is changing the sector.
You'll study environmental controls and their role in land management.
You'll use computer-based imaging tools relevant to the industry.
You'll gain practical experience through hands-on work placements.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of classroom sessions and practical, hands-on work experience. Teaching covers both the theory and the applied skills needed in land-based engineering. Assessment is through the City and Guilds Technical Certificate framework, which includes coursework and practical assessment tasks completed during your studies.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Northumberland College Kirkley Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Agricultural engineer: maintain and repair farm machinery and equipment.
Precision agriculture technician: use GPS and data tools on working farms.
Forestry machinery operator: operate specialist equipment in forestry settings.
Land-based technician: support engineering operations across rural industries.
Farm machinery operator: run and oversee mechanised farming equipment.
Environmental land management worker: apply engineering skills to land stewardship.
What you could study next
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-Based Engineering: a deeper qualification for those wanting to specialise further or move into supervisory roles.
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Agricultural Engineering: combine work and study to gain full trade-level skills.
Level 3 NVQ in Land-Based Engineering: a work-based route recognised by employers across the sector.
