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Engineering and Manufacturing Level 2

This course builds on the skills and knowledge developed at Level 1 and also provides the starting point for anyone looking for an apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing.
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  • Attendance - Full-time
  • Duration - 1 year
  • Start Date - September - June
  • Where - Engineering Centre
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You will develop the practical skills required to gain an apprenticeship in engineering and manufacturing, including cutting, forming, machining and assembling engineering materials and building electronic circuits. You will learn how to produce engineering drawings using CAD and produce components through Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing). You will also learn how to work efficiently, effectively and comply with all health and safety requirements whilst working in an engineering and manufacturing environment.
This is a course that is designed to broaden your knowledge of the variety of Engineering careers available but also give you a grounding experience to support a successful application for an apprenticeship.
You will study this course in our Engineering Centre, based in Huddersfield. This is a purpose-built centre and is used for the training of engineering and manufacturing students. It boasts excellent facilities with the latest equipment in industry standard workshops.
This study programme will also enable you to engage with local employers through a range of activities, including industrial visits, guest speakers and mock interviews. The course will also include at least 30 hours of work experience, where you will be placed with a local engineering company to gain some ‘real world’ experience.
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A minimum of 4 GCSEs with the following grades: English at 3 or above and maths at 3 or above and 2 other GCSEs at 3 or above including a science or technology course. If you have an EHCP then please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
There is a combination of practical assessments, written assessments and in-class exams.
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You could take up a position as trainee technician in computer aided draughting and design, mechanical and electronic fault diagnosis and repair, or an apprenticeship. You may want to progress onto T-Level or a BTEC for further academic study.

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