Engineering Operations (Knowledge) (EAL Level 2 Certificate) — Full-time
Course outline
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 you with 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 an 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 operations. It covers the core knowledge and understanding that are required by an engineering operative 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
How to apply for this course
Apply online to start in 2025/26.
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Location:
Jesse Boot Avenue
Science Park University Boulevard Nottingham NG7 2RU |
Date:Start: Monday 1st September 2025 |
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Course code: C047325 / Q047326 |
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| Qualification | EAL Level 2 Certificate in Engineering Operations (Knowledge) |
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| Duration | 1 year |
| Level | Level 2 |
| Entry requirements | You must have a GCSE Grade 4 in either GCSE English or Maths. |
| Teaching & assessment | Assessment methods within this qualification include an on-screen multiple-choice examination and Centre marked practical/theory assessments for the mandatory unit and on-screen multiple-choice examinations and/or Centre marked practical/theory assessments for all other optional units. Assessment methods have been designed to assess the knowledge, understanding and skills of learners for all units. |
| Progression | If you gain your GCSEs in both English and Maths, you can progress into Level 3/T-Level in Engineering. If you need to resit either Maths or English GCSE, you can continue onto Level 2 Year 2 to top up to the Diploma in Engineering Operations. You could also progress onto a Level 2 or Level 3 apprenticeship in Engineering depending on their GCSE results |
