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Level 2 Engineering (Enhanced)

Further Details
Course Code
LP01465
Location
Bersham Road
Duration
Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course (5 days a week)

This is a 40 week programme. 35 weeks will be spent in college for up to 30 hours a week on the main qualifications, while the remainder of the course will be a mixture of work experience and industrial visits.
In addition learners will be linked to a company for work experience placements. The duration and timings of which will be dependent on the company
Department
Engineering, Manufacturing & Maintenance
Start Date
04 Sep 2024
End Date
20 Jun 2025
Course Overview
The Level 2 Pre-Apprenticeship Programme (Enhanced) is both a practical and theoretical based course aimed at a Craft and Maintenance route. There is a large emphasis on the practical element with a wide range of Engineering techniques delivered (both Electrical and Mechanical). Learners on this programme follow the same route as a L2 Apprentice and will gain the qualifications required to enter industry directly at L3 (Day Release Programme).

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Engineering (2850-20)
(Example Units)

2850-201 Working in engineering
2850-202 Principles of engineering technology
2850-205 Machine components using turning techniques
2850-207 Using Computer Aided Manufacturing processes
2850-208 Principles of maintenance technology
2850-209 Assembling and maintaining fluid power systems

City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (7682-20)
(Example Units)

7682-201 Working safely in an engineering environment
7682-202 Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively
7682-203 Using and communicating technical information
7682-205 Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
7682-211 Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations
7682-214 Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs
7682-220 Assembling and testing fluid power systems

Development of Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Skills.

Work Related Experience.

This practical and theory based pre-apprenticeship course involves the skills and knowledge ne
The course requires continual assessment of college based assignments which will be collated as portfolio evidence to meet the needs of the awarding body.

Additionally, externally set and marked examinations will be scheduled at key stages throughout the course.

Essential Skills will be continually assessed through the duration of the course.
As required by Sector Skills Council.

4 GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English Language or Welsh (1st Language) or successful completion of a relevant Full Time Foundation Engineering/Level 1 Qualification, associated Essential Skills and/or Maths and English GCSE C/4

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course
This qualification can develop the skills you need to start to progress towards an Apprenticeship. Many employers recognise the skills, knowledge and behavioural skills gained on completion of this programme, to allow progression into employment.

An increasing number of employers in the Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering industry now see the acquisition of relevant National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ’s)

Opportunities may exist to gain trainee employment in any of the following trade disciplines:
Fitting
Machinists
CNC machine operators
Mechanical/Assembly

Learners who gain employment may also, depending on conditions offered by their employer, have the opportunity to progress to our higher levels in Engineering which would complete your apprenticeship.
Some courses may require equipment and/or uniforms to be purchased. Please see attached equipment list for further information.
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Adult Open Event – Bersham Road
06/06/2024

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06/06/2024

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05/06/2024

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Open Event – Bersham Road
13/03/2024

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Open Event – Deeside & Deeside Sixth
06/03/2024

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Accessible Open Event – Llysfasi
11/04/2024

17:30

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Accessible Open Event – Bersham Road
21/03/2024

17:30

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10/04/2024

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13/03/2024

17:00

Our Open Events are the perfect opportunity for you to have a look around & get all the info you need to help you make a decision on your next step.
Accessible Open Event – Yale & Yale Sixth
20/03/2024

17:30

Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.

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