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Free NVQ Level 2 Engineering Maintenance in Taunton – University Centre Somerset

CostFREE
Duration3 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Free NVQ Level 2 Engineering Maintenance Course. Work-based training at your workplace. You learn while you earn, supported by your employer. The course typically takes two years to complete.

You'll cover the skills needed to maintain and install engineering equipment. Topics include fault finding, safe working practices, and planned maintenance routines. The course suits people already working in an engineering or manufacturing role.

You'll finish with an NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Maintenance and Installation.

Who this course is for

UCS College Group offers a wide range of courses across its four colleges and also offsite. Courses cover many areas and can be used for different purposes such as furthering personal development and career opportunities. They can also be for recreational purposes. For individual course details please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected]

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail [email protected] for details.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out planned and preventive maintenance on engineering equipment.
  • You'll diagnose and fix faults in mechanical or electrical systems.
  • You'll follow health and safety procedures in an engineering environment.
  • You'll install engineering components and assemblies.
  • You'll read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • You'll use hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.
  • You'll record maintenance work and complete relevant documentation.

How you will learn

You learn on the job, in your workplace. An assessor will visit you regularly to observe your work. You'll build a portfolio of evidence showing your competence. There may also be written assessments or knowledge tests. Your employer supports your learning throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. University Centre Somerset will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Operative, carries out maintenance tasks in a manufacturing setting.
  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps plant and machinery running safely.
  • Engineering Technician, supports engineering teams with installation and repair work.
  • Mechanical Maintenance Technician, specialises in mechanical systems and equipment.
  • Electrical Maintenance Operative, focuses on electrical fault finding and repair.
  • Production Maintenance Engineer, works within a production or factory environment.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance, the next step for those wanting to take on more complex maintenance work and senior roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, broadens your technical knowledge across engineering disciplines.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering, a higher-level qualification for those aiming toward technician or supervisory positions.
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