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Level 2 Engineering Course in Peterlee

Cost£934.50
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Level 2 Engineering Course in Peterlee. Classes run at East Durham College Technical Skills Academy, full-time during the day over 36 weeks.

The course covers core engineering skills and technical knowledge linked to the Level 2 Engineering Apprenticeship. You'll study fabrication, welding, and engineering processes alongside the theory that underpins them. You need a minimum of five GCSEs, including Maths and English at grade D or above, to join.

You'll finish with a City and Guilds Certificate in Engineering.

Who this course is for

This qualification is aimed at students who intend to follow an Intermediate Apprenticeship and Advanced Modern Apprenticeship programmes who are considering a career in engineering that offers the chance to be part of a discipline that revolutionises the world we live in. It involves gaining additional skills and knowledge and provides the technical certificate qualification for the Apprenticeship in Engineering Level 2.

Entry requirements

Minimum of 5 GCSE's Must be Maths D-A and English D-A

What you will learn

  • You'll develop welding techniques used in metal fabrication.
  • You'll learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • You'll practise cutting, shaping, and joining metal components.
  • You'll understand health and safety in an engineering environment.
  • You'll gain knowledge of engineering materials and their properties.
  • You'll apply quality control methods to finished work.
  • You'll build the technical knowledge required for a Level 2 Engineering Apprenticeship.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom and workshop setting, combining theory lessons with hands-on practical work. Assessment is through a mix of written tasks, practical assignments, and skills demonstrations. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Durham College Technical Skills Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Welder, joins metal components in manufacturing or construction.
  • Metal Fabricator, cuts and shapes metal to build structures or parts.
  • Welder Fabricator, combines welding and fabrication on the same projects.
  • Engineering Operative, supports production and assembly in a factory or workshop.
  • Maintenance Technician, keeps machinery and equipment running on site.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship, the next step for those who want to move into a skilled engineering role with greater responsibility.
  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering, builds on your technical skills and supports progression to senior operative or technician roles.
  • Level 3 BTEC in Engineering, a broader qualification for those considering higher-level technical or design roles.

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