Quick facts
| Qualification type | Level 2 Diploma |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Study times | You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:15 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements | A minimum of Grade 4 English and maths GCSEs or a Level 1 Diploma with appropriate grades in relevant units. All applicants will also attend an interview. |
| Campus | West Suffolk College Sixth Form campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | 40hrs of work placements |
Is it for me?
This course is ideal if you're starting out in Engineering as it provides real-world, hands-on training and focuses on building your broad-based practical skills and knowledge.
The course will provide you with the opportunity to reinforce the knowledge and understanding required to be successful in the Engineering industry. You will gain a formal Engineering qualification that is recognised by industry as the gold standard, giving you a head start to gain an Apprenticeship with one of the many local employers West Suffolk College works with, or allow you to move on to our Level 3 qualification.
You will learn how to work effectively and safely. In addition to the practical skills you will develop, you will also improve your employability through the enhancement of your communication, numeracy and information technology abilities.
What you'll learn
- Engineering skills
- Welding
- Bench fitting
- Turning
- Maintenance
- Engineering projects
- Communication skills
- Mathematics and science
- Work experience, employability and careers
- Essential skills including problem solving, working with others and ICT
Work experience placements
You will need to undertake 40 hours work experience placement within the industry, which will further develop your skills and knowledge in a real-life environment.
Assessment
Learners will be assessed through a variety of methods; these involve both internal and external assessments which will allow learners to develop their vocational and study skills.
Example careers
- Marine Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Computer Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Petroleum Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Nuclear Engineer
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Software Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Automotive Engineer
Days & times
Starting September 2025