City and Guilds 2850 – 20 Level 2 Certificate in Engineering

This programme is designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to enter the engineering industry. Many students progress to Level 3 upon completion of this program.

During the course you will study the following: three theory based units (Working in Engineering, Engineering Principle and Manufacture Principles) and two practical based units which will involve leaning skills on bench fitting techniques and using the Lathe. Math and English study will also be a central feature of the course to allow progression to level 3 upon completion. Approximately half of the course will be in the workshops for learning bench fitting and Lathe manufacture. The remainder of the course will be classroom based. Core skills learning will also be class-room based.

To pass this course you will complete: Units 201 (Working in Engineering) and 202 (Principles of Engineering), both being an on-line, multiple choice theory test. Unit 203 (Principles of Manufacture) is a written, short answer, theory test. A practical item will be manufactured in the workshop and will be assessed as meeting the Engineering Drawing requirements. A one hour written test will accompany each practical assessment.

On successful completion of the Level 2 Certificate in Engineering you will have completed a programme that will prepare you for a full time level 3 course or an apprenticeship in engineering. To progress to Level 3 you will need to have obtained Level C in both Maths and English.