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Free Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations Course in Ellesmere Port

CostFREE
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Performing Engineering Operations Course in Ellesmere Port. Classes run at TTE Training Ellesmere Port, part-time during the day over 12 months.

You'll train in either electrical or mechanical engineering. Electrical units cover wiring, testing, and electrical assemblies. Mechanical units cover bench fitting, mechanical maintenance, and assemblies. The course also includes health and safety, employability skills, and leadership training. GCSE maths and English support is available where needed. You'll typically need Level 1 maths and English to join.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations at Level 2.

Who this course is for

The main aim of TTE’s 16 -19 study programme is a Level 2 NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations to facilitate learner progression into an engineering job and/or an engineering apprenticeship. The programme includes health and safety awareness, employability and leadership training, alongside GCSE mathematics and English teaching as required.

Entry requirements

Typically a level 1 in maths and English

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in either electrical or mechanical engineering
  • You'll learn wiring, testing, and electrical assembly techniques (electrical route)
  • You'll learn bench fitting, mechanical maintenance, and mechanical assemblies (mechanical route)
  • You'll build health and safety awareness relevant to engineering environments
  • You'll practise employability skills including CV writing and interview techniques
  • You'll develop leadership skills through structured training activities
  • You'll receive support with GCSE maths and English where required

How you will learn

Training is classroom and workshop based, with hands-on practical sessions at the centre in Ellesmere Port. You'll work toward the City and Guilds NVQ Diploma through practical assessments and observations. The NVQ is assessed on your demonstrated competence in your chosen discipline, either electrical or mechanical. You'll also complete units in health and safety, employability, and leadership alongside the technical training.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. TTE Training Ellesmere Port will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering operative, working in electrical or mechanical manufacturing and maintenance.
  • Electrical assembler, building and testing electrical components in a production setting.
  • Mechanical assembler, fitting and maintaining mechanical systems and equipment.
  • Maintenance technician, supporting planned and reactive maintenance on engineering plant.
  • Engineering technician, a step up once you have further experience or qualifications.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering, the next step for those wanting skilled-worker status and a CSCS-equivalent engineering card.
  • Engineering Apprenticeship at Level 3, combining work and study toward a recognised trade qualification.
  • Level 3 Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification, for those specialising in one discipline after completing this course.
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