Engineering Work Ready Programme
Engineering Work Ready Programme
City & Guilds Level 2 in Engineering
If you are over 18 years old, hands on and looking for a new career in the engineering industry, become work ready with this broad-based practical course.
Is this course right for me?
This course offers development opportunities across a wide range of engineering construction roles. This qualification will provide the skills and knowledge required to progress safely into the workplace/employment or increase your skills and progress onto more advanced qualifications in the engineering sector.
This programme is aimed at learners aged over 18 years old and will start in May 2025.
The duration is five days per week for 16 weeks.
What are the entry requirements?
- No formal entry requirements
- Life skills, experience and maturity are important
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course information session or informal interview
- The learner must be over the age of 18
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Not applicable
What will I learn?
During the programme you will complete the following:
City & Guilds Level 2 in Engineering:
- Working in engineering
- Principles of engineering technology
- Principles of fabrication and welding technology
- Welding by MIG process
- Fabricating thick plate, bar and sections
Pre-Employment Programme:
- CCNSG
- Hand and Power Tools
- Manual Handling
- Working at Heights
- Abrasive Wheels
- Low Risk Confined Space Entry
Three weeks work experience with a local employer.
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Click below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications
All other courses:
- Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For English:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
For Maths:
- A one year GCSE resit course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
- A two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
Learners studying on a Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Continuous assessment during the course
- Portfolio of evidence
What can I do next?
This course can lead to numerous career opportunities within the Engineering Industry, or progression to higher level courses.
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Clothing, which you can purchase online before you start the course
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No additional costs
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Additional information
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Sports Academy: While on this course you may be able to join our Sports Academy, if you have a talent for sport, find out what we offer on our Sports Academy page.
