Engineering and Manufacturing Level 2

City & Guilds

This course builds on the skills and knowledge developed at Level 1 and also provides the starting point for anyone looking for an apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing.

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Level 2

Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where - Engineering Centre

Course Overview

You will develop the practical skills required to gain an apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing, including cutting, forming, machining and assembling engineering materials and building electronic circuits. You will learn how to produce engineering drawings using CAD and produce components through Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing). You will also learn how to work efficiently, effectively and comply with all health and safety requirements whilst working in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
You will study this course in our Engineering Centre, based in Huddersfield. This is a purpose-built centre and is used for the training of engineering and manufacturing students. It boasts excellent facilities with the latest equipment in industry standard workshops.
This is a course that is designed to broaden your knowledge of the variety of Engineering careers available but also give you a grounding experience to support a successful application for an apprenticeship.
This study programme will also enable you to engage with local employers through a range of activities, including industrial visits, guest speakers and mock interviews. The course will also include at least 30 hours of work experience, where you will be placed with a local engineering company to gain some ‘real world’ experience.
You will develop the practical skills required to gain an apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing, including cutting, forming, machining and assembling engineering materials and building electronic circuits. You will learn how to produce engineering drawings using CAD and produce components through Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing). You will also learn how to work efficiently, effectively and comply with all health and safety requirements whilst working in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
This is a course that is designed to broaden your knowledge of the variety of Engineering careers available but also give you a grounding experience to support a successful application for an apprenticeship.
You will study this course in our Engineering Centre, based in Huddersfield. This is a purpose-built centre and is used for the training of engineering and manufacturing students. It boasts excellent facilities with the latest equipment in industry standard workshops.
This study programme will also enable you to engage with local employers through a range of activities, including industrial visits, guest speakers and mock interviews. The course will also include at least 30 hours of work experience, where you will be placed with a local engineering company to gain some ‘real world’ experience.

Core Skills Gained:

A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 3 or above and maths at 3 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 3 or above including a science or technology course.

If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.

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You could take up a position as trainee technician in computer aided draughting and design, mechanical and electronic fault diagnosis and repair, or an apprenticeship. You may want to progress onto T-Level or a BTEC for further academic study.

There is a combination of practical assessments, written assessments and in-class exams.

You will be required to wear all necessary personal protective equipment provided by the college when working in our engineering workshops.

Why work in the Engineering Industry?

Employment in Engineering roles is down NAN% since 2021

Wide range of jobs in the Engineering Industry

Excellent choice of employers in the Engineering Industry

Considered a career in the Engineering?

If you’re not sure what to study, why not find out more information about different types of possible careers? Or if you know what you career you want to do but not sure what you need to study, we can help you get one step closer to that dream job.

Qualifications & levels explained

There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.

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