Performing Engineering Operations NVQ1

Qualification Name:NVQ In Performing Engineering Operations (Level 1)
Course Name:Performing Engineering Operations NVQ1
Course Code:TLQE
Centre:Willesden
Applies to:School Leavers
Availability:Full Time (2 or more days per week Mon-Thur (9.00-18.00); Fri (9.00-16.30))
Part Time Day (1 day per week Mon-Thur - (9.00-18.00); Fri - (9.00-16.30))
Part Time Evenings (1 evening per week Mon-Thur - (18.30-21.00))

Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you wish to learn engineering skills in any of the following areas: to gain skills for either industrial or non industrial fields, such as electrical and electronic engineering, manufacturing, maintenance engineering, construction, model engineering, vehicle restoration, classic car restoration and welding for artists.

What are the entry requirements?
You do not need to have any prior knowledge.
After applying you will have an interview to determine which course is suitable for your needs and abilities.

• Minimum Literacy Level: Entry 2

You can read and understand short pieces of writing such as letters, messages, simple stories, timetables and adverts. You can write short pieces of writing - for example an email to a friend, a simple letter, a story or a message.
• Minimum Numeracy Level: Entry 2

You can work with numbers, symbols, and simple diagrams. You can add and subtract simple numbers and use simple fractions. You can use money, tell the time, measure things and know about squares, triangles and rectangles.

What qualification will I receive?
EMTA Performing Engineering Operations NVQ1

Where can it lead?
EMTA NVQ 2

What will I study?
Subject you will study include, working safely in an engineering environment, developing yourself and working with other people on engineering activities.
You can also study, making components using hand tools and fitting techniques, engineering, machining, assembling mechanical components, working with sheet metal working with thick plate joining, using welding techniques, using oxy-fuel gas, cutting equipment, assembling electronic components, wiring electrical circuits, making components from wood based materials, making components by moulding/laying up, making sand moulds and cores for casting fettling castings, finishing surfaces by applying coatings or treatments, carrying out routine servicing of mechanical equipment and systems, carrying out routine servicing of electrical/electronic equipment and systems. You may also study key skills or core skills. Students attend this course to gain skills for either industrial or non industrial fields, such as manufacturing, maintenance engineering, construction, model engineering, vehicle restoration, classic car restoration and welding for artists. You can study one of two pathways: Electronics or Electrical & Electronics.

How will I be taught?
The course is mostly workshop and activity based for you to gain relevant skills.

How will I be assessed?
You will need to complete a portfolio of work which is assessed and verified throughout the course.

What support is available while I am on the course?
All students will be allocated a personal tutor and our extensive learning resources are available to all students.

What will it cost?
Full Time Overseas FeesUp to £4500*
UK Home FeesUp to £2020*
Age under 19 on 31st August of the year you start your course? Study forFREE.

On income-based benefit? You could study for only £30.

Cost & Availability - Please be aware that certain courses are not subject to concessions.