Working with local engineering & manufacturing companies, you’ll gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours these employers require for current and future roles, using industry standard equipment and trained by experienced engineers.
This course will give you the skills and knowledge to work in an automation or electrical maintenance role in the engineering sector.
You’ll get to grips with using a range of equipment including:
You’ll study the following subjects:
PEO or Diploma at Level 2 (or equivalent competence qualification) four GCSEs at 5 or above including English and maths.
You will be assessed by a range of practical assessments and knowledge assessments to determine competency in each subject.
These qualifications have been developed to provide learners with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the practices and processes of engineering technologies.
They cover knowledge, understanding and skills that have been identified to operate effectively in a job role within the Engineering Sector and are relevant to a wide variety of study routes.
They are based on National Occupational Standards (NOS) for engineering, which are statements of performance that describe what competent people in a particular occupation or task are expected to be able to do, and so contribute to developing the skills and knowledge that have been identified to operate effectively in job roles within the Engineering Sector.
Our highly experienced team of engineers will work with you to help you build the skills and knowledge employers require for your career in engineering.
Each of the team has served their time in their industries and can use their skillset to help prepare you for your career.
You will take part in a meaningful work experience placement with one our of partners.
The placement will be designed to help you put your learning into practice and will offer a valuable opportunity to get a taste of the real world of work, feedback from engineering mentors and the chance to see for yourself what an apprenticeship or job in engineering might be like.
Our partners include:
Our workshops and equipment are industry standard and include a range mechanical maintenance equipment including:
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
Our specialist teams can help with:
See here for more information, pop into one of our enrolment events, call us on 0191 490 4627.
On completion of the course you’ll have the skills and knowledge to work in one of these in demand roles, gain an apprenticeship, progress to the Level 4 HNC or further study at university
There may be a cost for a uniform such as safety boots and overalls.
We’ll let you know more about this during the enrolment process.
“The training gave me the skills, experience and confidence I needed to start my apprenticeship. Now I can continue to learn my trade on the shop floor at a great company whilst earning a wage.” – Rhys Donald, Ford Aerospace Apprentice.
This course is free to those aged under 19 years old.
Most people aged 19 years and over can qualify for free or reduced price course fees and there are grants and bursaries you can apply for to help cover the costs of coming to college, depending on your circumstances.
If you already have a full level 3 qualification and are aged 19 years over, you can apply for an Advanced Learning Loan or pay the fee upfront in full and qualify for a 10% discount.
You can get more information at our enrolment events, by calling 0191 490 0300 or email us at [email protected]
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college. We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
To contact our dedicated Learning Support team email [email protected] or head to Live Chat
Knowledge
Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Engineering and Technology: Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Design: Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Physics: Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Median Salary£60,636
Average QualificationsHonours, Bachelor's degree
Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Median Salary£45,756
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