Engineering Craft Skills

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Certificate

Level

Level One

What's it all about?

If you are not sure which branch of engineering will suit your skills and personality, and don’t want to make a decision too soon, then our course will give you the chance to keep your options open but learn at the same time. Our hands-on and practical course will give you a wide range of basic engineering craft skills across several trade areas, and allow you to gain a number of valuable nationally recognised qualifications. It will focus on practical skills with the required underpinning knowledge relating to the trade areas being covered.

Progression

On successful completion you may progress to a level 2 motor vehicle, welding and fabrication, or mechanical/maintenance course at the College, or an Apprenticeship in a related area.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements, however you must show a willingness to engage and a genuine interest in the course that will enable you to progress into employment or further education.

Duration

One year

Business Benefits

After students complete this course, they will have a wide range of basic engineering craft skills allowing them to progress into a chosen trade area or apprenticeship.

Are there any exams?

All units have assignments which are assessed against national grading criteria. There are no examinations.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

The course includes:

Certificate in Introductory Welding Skills (level one)
NOCN level one award in progression
functional skill(s)
Certificate in Engineering and Technology -EAL (level one)
Performing Engineering Operations (PEO) - EAL (level one)

Topics of study include:

machining engineering materials
joining engineering materials
motor vehicle maintenance
MIG welding
using lathes for turning
cutting and forming engineering materials

The course is predominantly hands-on (PEO NVQ level one), with an emphasis towards gaining meaningful practical skills including use of tools, equipment and machinery. These practical skills are complimented by the technology course which provide the necessary academic content.

When can I study?

Three days a week

Course Facts

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Start Date:

September

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Material Fees:

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

ECS

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.