Work Ready – Engineering Skills Level 2
Work Ready – Engineering Skills Level 2
City & Guilds 2850 Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering
Develop essential engineering skills and complete a three-week local work placement to kick-start your career in the Engineering Industry
Is this course right for me?
This fully funded training programme provides a comprehensive route into engineering careers.
Learners will gain core skills in safety, technical communication, mechanical maintenance, platework, and thermal cutting. In addition, learners will benefit from literacy and numeracy support if needed, along with employability training covering CV writing and interview techniques. The course also includes ECITB pre-employment modules such as CCNSG, manual handling, confined spaces, working at height, and safe tool use to prepare learners for the workplace. A digital passport in IT and communications skills is also included.
The course concludes with three weeks’ work experience with a local employer to apply learning in a real-world environment.
This course runs five days per week, for 16 weeks, starting in November 2025.
What are the entry requirements?
- One GCSE at grade D or above to include English Language/First Language Welsh or Mathematics/Numeracy
- 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 learners will complete the following:
City & Guilds 2850 Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering
Units will be:
- Working in engineering
- Principles of engineering technology
- Principles of manufacturing technology
- Using bench fitting techniques
- Welding by MIG process
Literacy & Numeracy training (if required)
Employability Skills training (CV preparation and interview techniques)
ECITB Pre-employment programme:
- Client and Contract National Safety Group (CCNSG) Safety Passport
- Manual handling
- Handheld and abrasive wheels
- Working in low risk confined space
- Working at height
- Working safely with hand and power tools and equipment
3 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, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
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
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
- A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
- A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
If you are studying a Workbased qualification:
- Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications, for Progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty only
All other courses:
- A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
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
- Online examination
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?
- No additional equipment required
- 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.
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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.
