City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Engineering

Course information:
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Engineering

Course summary:
This vocationally related qualification meets the needs of candidates who work or want to work in the Engineering sector
and allows candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Engineering sector.

Course content:
Candidates will discover aspects of working in engineering and the impact of engineering on our world today. The course will cover the basic skills and knowledge needed to enter the engineering or manufacturing sectors. This will cover the need to recognise and use safe working practices, consideration of the environment and working effectively as a part of a team. It includes the basic materials and tools that engineers use in their everyday work as well as the different career To gain the full award candidates must take two mandatory units routes and five optional units and the training required for those routes. All chosen units will be by discussion with course tutor.

Course structure:
The certificate will be awarded to successful candidates on completion of the required combinations of units.
To gain the full 2800 Level 2 Certificate in Engineering, candidates will be required to successfully complete five units.

Assessment procedure:
Candidates will be required to complete the following assessments:
one GOLA (Online) test for each mandatory unit (701,702)
one short answer test for the chosen technology unit
one assignment and short answer test for each chosen optional unit.
A grade of Pass, Credit or Distinction will be awarded to EACH unit on successful completion. Units run at present include:-

701 Working in Engineering
702 Engineering Technology
716 Fabrication and Welding Technology
718 Welding by MIG process
722 Fabricating thick plate, bar and section


Qualifications achieved:
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Engineering (2800)

Progression opportunities:
The qualification provides knowledge and practical skills related to the NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations
On completion of this qualification candidates may progress into employment or to the following City & Guilds qualifications:
Level 3 2800 Certificate in Engineering