Engineering Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate

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If you want a career in engineering this course will give you an indepth knowledge of the industry and enable you to learn skills in a work-related environment.

The BTEC Level 2 pre-apprenticeship programme will develop your understanding of the theory behind engineering principles, engineering technology and technical information and you will learn through a combination of practical and classroom-based sessions.

Completion of the course will enable you to get an entry-level job in the industry as a metal fabricator or welder, pursue an engineering apprenticeship or progress to the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

This is a one year full-time course and, as part of the qualification, you will be required to undertake 30 hours work experience.

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You will train at the new £8.1 million purpose-built Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at the Wellington Road campus, in Bilston, which boasts dedicated engineering workshops kitted out with industry-standard equipment including fabrication and welding suites, a specialist CAD room featuring AutoCAD and SolidWorks software, CNC milling machines, lathes, 3D printers, mechatronic t-rigs and a laser cutter.

To access this course you are required to have:

Four or more GCSESs at Grade 3/4 or above including maths and English, and preferably science

As part of the admissions process you will be required to attend an interview with an admissions tutor and complete an online assessment based on engineering principles.

During the course you will study the following mandatory units:

The engineered world
Investigating an engineered product
Interpreting and using engineering information
Mathematics for engineering

You will also have the choice of a range of optional units including:

Machining techniques
Welding
Computer-aided engineering
Operating an efficient workplace
Electrical and electronic principles
Welding technology
Secondary machining techniques
Engineering materials

You will also study for GCSE English and maths if you do not already have the required level of qualification.

By studying this course you will:

Gain further knowledge and understanding of basic metal working techniques
Develop your skills in metal fabrication and joining techniques
Understand the importance of health and safety in the workplace
Develop your English and maths skills based around engineering principles

The qualification is achieved through a series of criterion-based project assignments or external exams, which allow you to develop the knowledge and skills required by industry and prepare you for Level 3 qualifications.

You will work towards achieving an overall grade for the qualification - pass/merit/distinction - along with individual grades for each unit taken.

Successful completion of the course will enable you to:

Get an entry-level job in the industry such as a sheet metal fabricator or welder
Progress to the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Gain an engineering apprenticeship