Level 2 Intermediate/EAL Level 2 Cert in performing Engineering Operations NVQ2 in Engineering

NVQ 2 Diploma Performing Engineering Operations:

This programme is designed to meet the requirements of engineering trainees undertaking formal training in engineering with optional bias towards either production or technician. It is also designed to meet the requirements of local and national employers seeking to employ new engineering staff.

Mandatory teaching and assessment covering: Health and Safety, working efficiently and effectively, engineering technology, communication in an engineering environment, engineering calculations, planning engineering activity and bench fitting, the use of milling machines and lathes.

Optional Units: Technician and Manufacturing                                                     
•        Manufacturing Technology
•        Machining by Milling
•        Machining by Turning 

Teaching and Learning Styles
A mix of traditional and directed self study methods are used. Most teaching is undertaken in dedicated engineering workshops and facilities.

Mode of Attendance:
12 hours per week (2 days) taught study with additional up to 3 hours for Functional Skills or additional GCSE’s and 3 further hours self directed study.

An assessment and interview is carried out prior to enrolment on the programme. It is however recommended that potential candidates are familiar with English and Mathematics to GCSE Grade C.

Successful completion of the course will allow progression to ongoing full time level 3 studies on BTEC Subisary Diploma or part time study on the EAL Advanced Diploma in Engineering Level 3. 

Fees for the 2013/14 academic year are currently under review. Figures given below are indicative only and subject to change. Fees will be posted here as soon as they become available.

If you are under 19 on 31 August in the year when your programme begins you will normally be entitled to free tuition and no examination fee provided you are a European Union (EU) National and have lived in the EU for all of the last 3 years.  Other rules and exclusions may apply. Please ask our Student Services Department for details.