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Engineering Technologies

Qualification: Diploma
Level 2

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About this course

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This course will help you to develop the practical engineering skills that employers are looking for. It covers the skills and knowledge common to all engineering practices.

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On this course you will follow a full-time Study Programme made up of the following four compulsory elements to best prepare you for progression to employment, apprenticeships, further study or applying to university:

  • The main subject qualification
  • Work experience for a minimum of 37 hours or, on some courses, up to 50 days over an academic year. You will be expected to find placements by researching companies, contacting employers and speaking with college staff. 
  • English and maths where students have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in these subjects
  • Additional enhancing activities such as tutorials and work-related learning, including careers fairs, site visits and guest speakers, to help further develop the personal skills relevant to your progression goals

The Engineering qualification

  • Hand fitting and assembly
  • Milling and turning
  • Fabrication and welding
  • Engineering principles
  • Working safely in engineering and manufacturing
  • Maths and science in engineering

If you successfully complete the first year of study you will gain a Level 1 Diploma qualification. In order to progress to the second year you will need to pass the first year of study.

City College boasts specially designed and fully equipped workshops which provide realistic working environments.

  • Extensive fabrication & welding workshops
  • Machining workshop
  • Electronics workshop
  • Modern CAD 2D and 3D equipment & software

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Course assessed by:

  • 75% coursework / practical
  • 25% exam

4 GCSEs grade 3 or above (including English and maths. Science is also preferred)
OR
Level 1 Diploma in Engineering (including GCSE English and maths
at grade 3 or above)

You will be required to attend a college interview prior to enrolling onto this course.

Find out more about How to Apply

Start Date Course Times Duration Campus Fees
04/09/24 TBC 1 year Main campus
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering
  • Apprenticeship in Engineering
  • Work in engineering and manufacturing