Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP01465 |
Location | Bersham Road |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 1 year full time course (5 days a week). This is a 40 week programme. 35 weeks will be spent in college for up to 30 hours a week on the main qualifications, while the remainder of the course will be a mixture of work experience and industrial visits. In addition learners are required to complete company work experience placements. The timings of which will be arranged for college half terms. |
Department | Engineering, Manufacturing & Maintenance |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2025 |
End Date | 27 Jun 2026 |
Course Overview
The Level 2 Pre-Apprenticeship Programme (Enhanced) is a 5 day a week program, which is a practical and theoretical based course aimed at a Craft and Maintenance route. There is a large emphasis on the practical element with a wide range of Engineering techniques delivered in Mechanical Engineering. Learners on this programme follow the same route as a L2 Apprentice and will gain the qualifications required to enter industry directly at L3 (Day Release Programme).
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Engineering (2850-20)
(Example Units)
2850-201 Working in engineering
2850-202 Principles of engineering technology
2850-205 Machine components using turning techniques
2850-207 Using Computer Aided Manufacturing processes
2850-208 Principles of maintenance technology
2850-209 Assembling and maintaining fluid power systems
City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (7682-20)
(Example Units)
7682-201 Working safely in an engineering environment
7682-202 Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively
7682-203 Using and communicating technical information
7682-205 Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
7682-211 Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations
7682-214 Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs
7682-220 Assembling and testing fluid power systems
Development of Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Skills.
Work Related Experience.
This practical and theory based pre-apprenticeship course involves the skills and knowledge needed to work in the Engineering sector.
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate/Diploma in Engineering (2850-20)
(Example Units)
2850-201 Working in engineering
2850-202 Principles of engineering technology
2850-205 Machine components using turning techniques
2850-207 Using Computer Aided Manufacturing processes
2850-208 Principles of maintenance technology
2850-209 Assembling and maintaining fluid power systems
City & Guilds Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations (7682-20)
(Example Units)
7682-201 Working safely in an engineering environment
7682-202 Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively
7682-203 Using and communicating technical information
7682-205 Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
7682-211 Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations
7682-214 Preparing and proving CNC machine tool programs
7682-220 Assembling and testing fluid power systems
Development of Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Skills.
Work Related Experience.
This practical and theory based pre-apprenticeship course involves the skills and knowledge needed to work in the Engineering sector.
The course requires continual assessment of college based assignments which will be collated as portfolio evidence to meet the needs of the awarding body.
Additionally, externally set and marked examinations will be scheduled at key stages throughout the course.
Essential Skills will be continually assessed through the duration of the course.
Additionally, externally set and marked examinations will be scheduled at key stages throughout the course.
Essential Skills will be continually assessed through the duration of the course.
As required by Sector Skills Council.
4 GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English Language or Welsh (1st Language) or successful completion of a relevant Full Time Foundation Engineering/Level 1 Qualification, associated Essential Skills and/or Maths and English GCSE C/4
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course
4 GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including Maths, English Language or Welsh (1st Language) or successful completion of a relevant Full Time Foundation Engineering/Level 1 Qualification, associated Essential Skills and/or Maths and English GCSE C/4
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course
This qualification can develop the skills you need to start to progress towards an Apprenticeship. Many employers recognise the skills, knowledge and behavioural skills gained on completion of this programme, to allow progression into employment.
An increasing number of employers in the Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering industry now see the acquisition of relevant National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ’s).
Opportunities may exist to gain trainee employment in any of the following trade disciplines:
● Fitter
● Machinist
● CNC Machinist
● Mechanical/Assembly
● Pneumatics
Learners who gain employment will continue studying further qualifications as part of an apprenticeship.
An increasing number of employers in the Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering industry now see the acquisition of relevant National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ’s).
Opportunities may exist to gain trainee employment in any of the following trade disciplines:
● Fitter
● Machinist
● CNC Machinist
● Mechanical/Assembly
● Pneumatics
Learners who gain employment will continue studying further qualifications as part of an apprenticeship.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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