Engineers work in an environment that uses cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions. This course will grow your understanding of engineering in the manufacturing sector. If you have a genuine interest in science and technology and how your understanding can be applied to the physical world, this course will open up a world of opportunities in Engineering.

What you will study
You’ll study the following core and mandatory units:
- The Engineered World External
- Investigating an Engineered Product
- Interpreting and Using Engineering Information
- Mathematics for Engineering
- Health and Safety in Engineering
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Material
Entry Requirements

Maths GCSE grade 4 or above, English GCSE grade 4 or above or English Language GCSE grade 3 or above and one science subject GCSE grade 4 or above.
Assessment

Two units are externally assessed, where you will be required to sit an exam. Each other unit will require you to complete assignments which address specific unit criteria
Moving Forward

Successful completion of the course allows progression on to a relevant Level 3 Engineering course or an apprenticeship

Engineering - First Certificate

Where can it lead?

CAD Designer / Draughtspersons

Electrical Engineers

Engineering Managers

Engineering Lecturers

General Engineering Technicians / Technologists

Industrial / Mechanical Engineering Technicians