Level 2 EAL Diploma in Engineering Operations

If you enjoy understanding how things work, problem solving and making things, this course can develop your skills and put you in a better position to work in the exciting field of engineering.

You’ll be studying in our engineering workshops and classrooms, where you’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and taught the technical and practical aspects of engineering by our team of experienced and qualified tutors. You’ll learn how to use machine tools, measuring and inspection equipment and get to grips with techniques such as fabrication, welding and materials processing.

The programme of study includes:

• Engineering operations,
• Enterprise ideas and problem solving
• Work to occupation standards of health and safety.
• Learn how to use machine tools and hand tools to produce components to meet industry standards. 
•  Use measuring and inspection equipment to check for accuracy of components.
• Develop engineering communication skills.
• Introduction to apprenticeships and routes to employment.

You will study three days a week including compulsory work experience to give you the employability skills to go and work in the engineering operations industry.

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

• Submit a school report showing your attendance, behaviour and effort details
• Attend the Department Experience Day in June 2025
• Complete a summer assignment which would be set on Experience Day in June 2025
• You will need to achieve/have achieved GCSEs at grade 4 or above in Maths and a grade 3 or above in English Language

If you wish to find out more you can call the Admin Office on 01785 275535 or email GE2admin@nscg.ac.uk.

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