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Level 1
Engineering Introductory Diploma – Level 1
COURSE OVERVIEW
The level 1 in Engineering allows students to build on their practical hand skills in our machine workshop. Here students will learn how to safely operate a range of mechanical workshop equipment as well as spend time developing welding skills essential to a career in Engineering. In addition, students will learn valuable electrical electronic content, giving them the skills required for a range of engineering workplaces, apprentices and progression to level 2. The course is designed to provide a strong engineering foundation and improve work readiness for learners wanting to progress into the workplace. On the programme, students will receive regular feedback and reviews of their performance to support their development.
STEM building
The college has built a multi-million pound facility at Crawley College that puts the college at the cutting edge of training delivery in electrical electronic. The new building is home to a suite of modern teaching and interactive spaces, which integrate the use of technology and STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths) in to its curriculum.
The college also operates a large workshop space to support all learners’; to develop their practical hand skills. This area includes Lathes milling and CNC machines and is used to create, conduct testing and inspection, explore meeting tolerances as part of problem solving existing engineering problems.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Entry requirements for the course are 4 at GCSEs grade 2 and above including Maths and English.
The Level 1 in Engineering ensures students have the knowledge and hand skills needed to progress into skilled employment or higher level technical training. Following the completion of the course you may go on to:
Skilled employment within the Engineering sector
Level 2 in Engineering / Level 2 in Welding
Level 2 Apprenticeship
The course is assessed through coursework submission.
Students are advised to purchase their own Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) such as overalls and boots in the first weeks of the course. The likely cost of this is approximately £45. The PPE allows you to fully participate in the practical components of the course, in accordance with the relevant Health and Safety regulations. PPE is used throughout the student’;s time on the Engineering programme.
An important part of all vocational courses at Chichester College is work experience. You are expected to complete work experience over the period of the course. This gives you invaluable experience of working life, and can lead to increased employment opportunities. If you are under 19, and not in possession of Grade 4 GCSE’;s in Maths and English, you will continue to work towards them whilst at the college.