Engineering City & Guilds Certificate Level 1

The Engineering City & Guilds Certificate Level 1 course has been specifically designed to provide an introduction to a broad base of engineering skills, knowledge and understanding. You will study engineering manufacture, welding and electronics and English and Maths as part of your main programme.

This programme has been specifically designed to provide an introduction to a broad base of engineering skills and principles to allow you to progress to a higher level study at Level 3. You will experience a range of different engineering principles and learn from exindustry experts through lectures, practical activities, group and personal tutorials. You will also engage in

GEM and GAP activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

Course Content
Engineering City & Guilds Certificate Level 1

Subjects studied are a selection of the following:

• Fitting Techniques


• Engineering Machining, Milling/Turning


• Welding Techniques


• Health and Safety


• Using and Communicating Technical Information


• Electronics or Electrical installations


• English, Maths and Progression into Industry

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs (grades A*-E), including English and maths.

Career Opportunities

Successful students will be able to progress to employment whilst continuing their study via the day release programme or apply for an Apprenticeship.

Course Progression

Further education and training, for example, the Engineering Level 2, or Welding and Fabrication Practice courses.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.