Engineering for Adults

Engineering for Adults

Course Aims:
The course aims to provide learners with a good grounding into the Engineering industry by ensuring an understanding of engineering processes and principles. This consists of practical and theory sessions which cover Health & Safety, CAD, sheet metal & welding, and machining processes.

Course Content:
You will study a range of subject areas, including:
Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
Using and Communicating Technical Information
Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
Preparing and Using lathes for Turning Operations
Producing Sheet Metal Components and Assemblies

Progression:
On successful completion of the course you may progress on to a related level 3 course, such as Certificate in Engineering or the National Diploma in Engineering.

Awarding Body:
City & Guilds

Exam:
There are no formal exams. You will be assessed continuously throughout the course, and build a prtfolio of evidence around practical and product work.

Qualification:
Performing Engineering Operations NVQ level 2 (City & Guilds 2251)

Level:
Level 2

Professional Appearance:
You will need steel toe capped boots and blue overalls.

Duration:
32 weeks (1 academic year)

Please Note:
Courses are offered subject to viability of group size as defined by Southport College. The information in this leaflet is accurate at the date of printing only. Please refer to Southport College for confirmation.