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Key details

Course area
Engineering
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
Highfields Jesse Boot Avenue, Nottingham, NG7 2RU
Course code
Parent course code:C047316 Child course code: Q047324
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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

1 year

College Certificate

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

Highfields campus tour with student Rosario
Meet Sherpan and learn how the engineering facilities at Highfields are helping his career goals
How Highfields campus is keeping our students environment sustainable and green

Careers related to this course

Engineering Technicians

Potential Earnings

£63,642.54

Average Earnings

£38,997.00

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Engineering

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

Skills

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Learning

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

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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