• Level: 1
• Qualification: Certificate
• Awarding body: City & Guilds (C&G)
• Duration: 24 weeks
• Course type: Part-time
• Time of day: Evening
• When you'll study: Tuesdays, 5.30pm - 8.30pm

What's it all about?

Course Description

You will learn different skills that will help you within the engineering field you have an interest in and will cover either of the following pathways …

 

Machining Pathway

• Working in engineering
• Covering basic mechanical maintenance techniques
• Introducing fundamental electronics

Electrical Pathway

• Working in engineering
• Carrying out electronics assembly
• Carrying out electrical assembly

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course. However, you may be required to study functional skills in English and/or maths.

Assessment methods

This course has a range of assessment methods including online multiple-choice exams, practical assessments and written exams.

What's next?

This course is a platform for progression onto other level 2 qualifications in engineering for example, the Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (full-time course) at the College.

On successful completion of the course you may progress into employment within the engineering/manufacturing sector in job roles such as:

• machine operator
• machine setter
• electronics assembly operative.