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Key Details

Course Area:

Engineering

Student Type:

16 - 18 courses | Courses for 19+ students

Course Type:

Full-time FE course

Start Date:

Monday 1st September 2025

Duration:

1 year

Location:

Highfields Jesse Boot Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 2RU

Course code:

C047316 / Q047324

Course Introduction

This qualification is perfect if you would like to gain core knowledge and understanding of a range of occupational roles from across the engineering and manufacturing sector.

It has been specifically designed to provide the core knowledge and behaviours required for a range of Manufacturing and Engineering occupational roles or to offer progression into a higher level of study or a practical engineering apprenticeship.

The course will provide you with knowledge and understanding of a blend of skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours required across a range of engineering skills and techniques. It covers the core knowledge and understanding that are required by an engineer involved in the Manufacturing and Engineering sector.

You can expect a very practical course which gives you the knowledge and skills to progress within the Engineering sector. You will be exposed to Engineering techniques and practical skills such as:

  • Welding and fabrication
  • Machining
  • Maintenance techniques
  • Hand fitting techniques
  • Electronics
  • Automation and robotics

Course Information

College Certificate

Level 1

You must have a GCSE Grade 2 in both GCSE English and Maths.

Assessment methods within this course include in class knowledge assessments and practical assessments.

Assessment methods have been designed to assess the knowledge, understanding and skills of all units.

If you gain either GCSE English or GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, you can progress onto the Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations. If you pass both GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above, you can jump straight to Level 3 Engineering or the T-Level in Engineering.

You could also progress onto a Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship in Engineering depending on your GCSE results

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Careers

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Earnings

£32,820

Average Earnings

Employment

Pathways

Transportation Maintenance

People in these occupations maintain and service transport vehicles and specialised vehicle systems.

Engineering

People in these occupations use scientific principles to solve practical problems across a variety of engineering disciplines: civil, chemical, mechanical, etc.

Building and Construction

People in these occupations manage building projects, inspect structures, and carry out various construction trades: masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical installation, etc.

Skills

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.