Engineering (Level 2)

If you have an interest in engineering or electronics and want a career in industries such as aerospace, cars or telecommunications, then this course is for you. The qualification includes mechanical, manufacturing, electronics and theory sessions in essential engineering and you'll build your knowledge as well as your academic and practical skills. You'll spend time in the workshop using machine tools and marking out components.

The aim of the BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate is to inspire and enthuse students to consider a career in the Engineering sector. The course is designed to give students the opportunity to gain a broad knowledge and understanding of different types of Engineering. You will be taught partly in the classroom and partly in the workshop and will gain an introduction to the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required by employers and higher and further education professionals. This qualification also acts as a springboard to the BTEC Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Engineering.

You can expect to study:

• Investigating an engineering product
• Machining techniques
• Using and interpreting engineering information
• Maths for engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Electronic circuit design