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Free Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations Course in Haringey

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations Course in Haringey. Classes run at Capital City College Tottenham Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 36 weeks and covers the core skills used in production and maintenance engineering. You'll work through units covering engineering processes, safe working practices, and practical operations used across the sector. It suits those with some background in engineering who want to build on their skills and move into work or progress further.

You'll need three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, or an equivalent Level 1 Engineering qualification with Functional Skills Level 1 in Maths and English. All applicants have an initial assessment and interview. You'll finish with a City and Guilds NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations at Level 2.

Who this course is for

This course is for learners who have some knowledge and basic skills in production or maintenance engineering to enable them to progress safely into the workplace/employment or who want to increase their skills and progress onto Level 3 Engineering. It allows you to learn, develop and apply the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the engineering sector.

Entry requirements

You will need:Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above or an equivalent Level 1 Engineering qualification with Functional Skills at level 1 in Maths and English.All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply safe working practices in an engineering environment.
  • You'll carry out production and maintenance engineering operations.
  • You'll use hand tools, machinery, and equipment correctly.
  • You'll read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • You'll follow quality control procedures and check your own work.
  • You'll develop skills in one or more engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, or fabrication.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical, hands-on activities. Assessment for the NVQ Diploma is competence-based, meaning you demonstrate skills in real engineering tasks. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing what you can do. There may also be written assessments covering underpinning knowledge. Classes run on multiple days each week during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Capital City College Tottenham Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering operative, carries out production or maintenance tasks in a manufacturing setting.
  • Engineering technician, supports engineers across mechanical, electrical, or production roles.
  • Maintenance operative, keeps machinery and equipment running in a factory or plant.
  • Production operative, works on assembly lines or manufacturing processes.
  • Fabrication operative, cuts, shapes, and joins metal components.
  • Quality control operative, checks products meet engineering standards.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering, the next step for those wanting skilled-worker status and broader engineering roles.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Engineering, a knowledge-based route that can lead toward higher education or technician roles.
  • Apprenticeship in Engineering or Manufacturing, combining work and study at Level 3 for those moving into employment.
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