Level 2 Land Based Engineering Course in Weymouth. Classes run at Weymouth College, full-time during the day over one year. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 to 25, fees may apply, though government funding or a student loan may be available depending on your circumstances. You'll develop practical engineering skills across engine operation, hydraulic systems, vehicle electrics, and fabrication, combining classroom learning with workshop sessions and a work placement of at least 150 hours. Entry requirements include four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and maths, or a Level 1 Diploma in a relevant subject at Merit. Some farming or land-based engineering experience is essential before you start.
Who this course is for
Further Education Students
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grade 3/D or above, including English and maths OR successful completion of a Level 1 Diploma in a relevant vocational subject at Merit and working towards Level 1 Functional Skills. , , Some farming/land-based engineering experience before commencing the course is essential, as is the ability to cope with written work. , , A work placement for at least 150 hours will need to be completed throughout the year. , , Attitude to learning is also considered.,
What you will learn
You'll apply health and safety practices used across land-based industries.
You'll understand engine operation principles and how to maintain them.
You'll work with transmission and driveline systems.
You'll use hydraulic systems and understand how they function on land-based machinery.
You'll develop skills in fabrication, cutting, and joining.
You'll work with land-based vehicle electrics.
You'll operate and maintain a range of land-based vehicles and machinery.
You'll practise engineering techniques in a land-based workshop setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on workshop practice using a wide range of tools and equipment. A work placement of at least 150 hours is a required part of the course, giving you direct industry experience. Assessment is through the City and Guilds qualification framework, covering both practical skills and underpinning knowledge across the units.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Weymouth College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Agricultural machinery technician: service and repair farm equipment.
Land-based engineer: maintain machinery for farms and estates.
Agricultural mechanic: workshop-based repair of tractors and vehicles.
Groundscare equipment technician: maintain grounds and turf machinery.
Plant machinery operator: operate and maintain land-based plant equipment.
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 move into more senior engineering roles.
Level 3 NVQ in Agricultural Engineering: a work-based qualification that supports progression toward skilled-worker status in the industry.
Apprenticeship in Land-Based Engineering: combine paid work with structured training at a higher level.
