Full Time Mechanical or Electronic Craft - NVQ Level 2

Mechanical or Electronic Craft - NVQ Level 2
Course Length: 1 Year
Site: Broadwater Campus
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FF2BCY

The Course
The course has been designed for you if you are interested in learning mechanical /manufacturing or electronic engineering through a practical approach. It provides an excellent opportunity for students to acquire the practical skills and theoretical knowledge of machining and fitting or electronic assembly and testing.

Course Content
The course is made up of six units as follows:
Mandatory Units:

• Working safely in an engineering environment
• Developing yourself and working with other people on engineering activities
• Using and communicating technical information

Optional Units:

Mechanical:

• Identifying and selecting engineering materials
• Fitting using hand skills
• Machining engineering materials

Electronic:

• Identifying and selecting engineering materials
• Building and testing electronic circuits
• Maintaining electronic equipment and systems

This course gives you the opportunity to undertake the additional qualification, C&G Level 2 Certificate in Engineering.

Assessment/Exams
Assessment will take a variety of methods including tests, assignments and practical observations.

Progression/Career Path
You can enter employment by way of an apprenticeship and work towards an NVQ Level 3 in the workplace whilst returning to College one day per week to gain a Level 3 Technical Certificate in your chosen field.

Entry Requirements
Qualifications Required
Four GCSEs at grade D-G or Level 1 qualification with tutor recommendation or Foundation Diploma in a relevant subject.

Experience Required
No experience is required.

Interview
Yes

Applications
Complete the application form obtainable from the College and send it to:

Admissions Office
Northbrook College
Freepost 975
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU

Further Details
If you would like further information about this course or any other courses offered by Northbrook College.