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Engineering Level 2 Diploma

East Sussex College - Hastings

Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 2
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027
East Sussex College Hastings
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
There will be a cost of approximately £100 to cover the cost of tools, materials, and books. You will also need to provide your own safety boots and overalls.

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Course Summary

During this exciting one-year course, you will learn theoretical and practical skills in engineering. You will have practical sessions in our dedicated workshops where you will learn about engineering machinery, touch upon computer-aided design (CAD) and improve your mathematical and scientific knowledge.

Course Details

During this one-year course you will learn theoretical and practical skills that will give you an insight into the vastly rewarding world of engineering. You will have practical and theory sessions in our dedicated workshops, taught by experienced engineers, from a variety of engineering backgrounds. You will build a detailed knowledge of the types of machinery used in engineering, touch upon computer-aided design (CAD) and improve your mathematical and scientific knowledge. Units you will cover over the year include: * Engineering machining * Engineering workshop skills * Welding * Engineering maths and science * Computer-aided design (CAD) learners will develop skill in areas such as: hand fitting, turning, machining, welding.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be assessed during a variety of written and practical of tasks, and assessed on your accuracy and ability to complete tasks within a time constraint.

Entry requirements

Minimum four grade 3-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 1 course, and English Language or maths at grade 3.

Your next steps...

The hands-on nature of this course forms a large part of the Level 2 Apprenticeship framework, making it easy for you to progress into the Engineering apprenticeship or continue onto the Level 3 Engineering course. There are a number of career options you can choose such as becoming an Engineering trainee or apprentice Mechanical engineer and Machine operator.

Additional information


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