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Level 2 Engineering Course in Worcester

Cost£2,000.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Engineering Course in Worcester. Classes run at Heart of Worcestershire College, full-time during the day.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English and Maths. The course covers engineering environment awareness, sheet metal work, fitting and assembly, manual turning, and the maths and science principles behind engineering techniques. It takes one year to complete.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technologies.

Who this course is for

The EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technologies is a Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ). It has been specifically designed for learners 16-18 and 19+ learners in full-time education who are interested in pursuing a career in the engineering and manufacturing sector, including occupations and job roles such as mechanical engineer, maintenance engineer, fabricator and technical support. , , Learners will need workshop suitable clothing, safety footwear, scientific calculator, pens, pencils

Entry requirements

4 GCSE’s grade 3 and above (A*-D), to include English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the engineering environment and how workshops operate safely.
  • You'll apply engineering mathematics and science principles to practical problems.
  • You'll produce components from sheet metal using industry techniques.
  • You'll practise fitting and assembly techniques used in manufacturing.
  • You'll develop manual turning skills on a lathe.
  • You'll study core engineering techniques used across mechanical and manufacturing roles.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom and workshop setting. Mandatory units are assessed by online exam. Optional units are assessed through coursework and practical tasks. You'll need workshop-suitable clothing, safety footwear, a scientific calculator, pens, pencils, paper, and a lever arch folder.

What you will need to bring

You'll need workshop-suitable clothing and safety footwear. Also bring a scientific calculator, pens, pencils, paper, and a lever arch folder. Heart of Worcestershire College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers across mechanical and manufacturing settings.
  • Engineering Operative, carries out practical tasks on a production or assembly line.
  • Welder, joins metal components in fabrication and manufacturing roles.
  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps machinery and equipment running in industrial settings.
  • Fabricator, shapes and assembles metal structures and components.
  • Technical Support Operative, provides hands-on assistance in an engineering environment.

What you could study next

  • City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, the next step toward skilled engineering roles and a CSCS or equivalent trade card.
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, a broader qualification that can lead to higher education or advanced apprenticeships in engineering.
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