Performing Engineering Operations - Level 2 NVQ Diploma

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This course is for learners who have some knowledge and basic skills in production or maintenance engineering to enable them to progress safely into the workplace/employment or who want to increase their skills and progress onto Level 3 Engineering. It allows you to learn, develop and apply the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the engineering sector.

The topics covered are:

• Unit 201 - Working safely in an engineering environment
• Unit 202 - Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively
• Unit 203 - Using and communicating technical information
• Unit 205 - Producing components using hand fitting techniques 
• Unit 211 - Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
• Unit 236 - Assembling and testing electronic circuits

You will need:

• Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above or an equivalent Level 1 Engineering qualification with Functional Skills at level 1 in Maths and English.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, collected from written assessments, presentations, witness statements, practice observations, and practical tasks.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Upon completing this course, you can progress to Level 3 Engineering (apprenticeship route) or Level 3 National Foundation in Engineering (university route).

This course equips you with the skills and experience to progress in engineering, mixing practical work with underpinning theory to develop your understanding of the engineering environment. You will gain a broad level of understanding in performing engineering operations, and be able to progress your skills with further study.

Topics covered can include:

• Unit 201: Working safely in an engineering environment
• Unit 202: Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively
• Unit 203: Using and communicating technical information
• Unit 205: Producing components using hand fitting techniques 
• Unit 211: Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
• Unit 234: Forming and assembling electrical cable enclosure and support systems

You will need:

• Three GCSEs at grade 4 (above c grades) or above or equivalent functional skills level 1 qualification in Maths and English

There are options to obtain functional skills grades during your study program. 

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, collected from written assessments, presentations, witness statements, practice observations, and practical tasks.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

If you are successful in completing your Level 2 program, you can progress onto a Level 3 program. There is also the opportunity of progression to apply for an engineering apprenticeship scheme.