Level 2 Certificate In Engineering

This course will provide you with a broad understanding of mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering that will prepare you to study at Level 3 or for employment as an engineering apprentice. You will study a range of core subjects to give you a good grounding in engineering basics including working safely, using and interpreting engineering information and engineering maths. You will also take other subjects to give you a broader understanding of key engineering principles. These may include Electrical and Mechanical Science, Maths and an understanding of a range of engineering processes and other topics. You will continue to improve your Maths and/or English skills in structured lessons alongside your course, and if you plan to progress to a Level 3 course you will need to demonstrate a satisfactory level of improvement in maths and/or English by the end of the year.

You will learn through a lot of different activities across your course. These will include classroom-based learning, completing projects, and learning using specialist equipment in our laboratories and workshops. You will also be expected to complete projects and assignments outside of your main classes.

As a condition of being offered a place on this course, you would be expected to meet the following entry requirements:

1. Submit a school report showing your attendance, behaviour and effort details

2. Attend the Department Experience Day in June 2025

3. Complete a summer assignment which would be set on Experience Day in June 2025.

4. You will need to achieve/have achieved GCSEs at grade 4 in Maths and grade 3 in English Language.

You will complete a range of projects, assignments, presentations and contextualised English and Maths. These will be assessed as you go through the course so that you know how you are doing. There will be two external assessments throughout the course.

If you wish to find out more you can contact Michele Robinson, Curriculum Leader, by emailing: michele.robinson@nscg.ac.uk

Having successfully completed the course with a merit, you will be well prepared to progress onto a range of further engineering opportunities including another Level 2 course, an apprenticeship or employment.

This course is free for anyone aged 16 – 18.

College Maintenance Allowance (CMA): Anyone with a gross household income under £30,000 can receive financial support to cover college related costs such as transport, meals, course equipment and uniform. Bursary support is based on individual circumstances and will be allocated to best suit your individual needs. A range of other financial support is available depending on your personal circumstances. For more details visit nscg.ac.uk/finance