Course Summary
The Level 2 Technical Certificate in Engineering (Manufacturing) provides you with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and workplace behaviours needed to enter the engineering sector or progress to Apprenticeships and employment. This course emphasises hands-on training and real-world application, ensuring students develop competencies that align with industry standards and employer expectations in production engineering.
This qualification focuses on vocational learning, prioritizing practical skills over abstract theory to ensure students gain immediate workplace relevance. It also introduces digital tools such as CAD/CAM and sustainable engineering practices, preparing students for the evolving technological landscape. Additionally, flexible pathways allow students to tailor their training to local industry demands or personal career interests.
By completing this course, students will develop into confident, skilled, and adaptable professionals, fully equipped to meet the demands of the modern engineering industry.
What else do I need to know?
During the course, you may cover topics including:
- Engineering Maths and Materials Science
- Engineering Workshop Practice
- Working in Engineering
- Manufacturing Principles
- Manufacturing Products
In addition to your course, you may also study either GCSE or Functional Skills English and Maths, dependent on your current GCSE grade.
To study the Manufacturing Engineering Certificate Level 2, you will need to have 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above (old GCSE grade D or above) or equivalent, including English, Maths, or Science.
The Manufacturing Engineering Certificate Level 2 will take you 1 year to complete. You will attend college from 9:00am-4:30pm for 3-4 days per week at our Rochford Campus in Boston, plus independent study.
This course is free if you are under the age of 19 on 31 August of the year you start the course.
If you are aged 19+, this course will cost £1500.
Fee remission may apply depending on personal circumstances, please enquire with the Registry Department for further information on 01205 365701 or email fees@boston.ac.uk.
Please note that all fees are subject to change.
You will be assessed via theory exams and practical assessments.
Successfully completing the Manufacturing Engineering Certificate Level 2 prepares students for a range of career opportunities in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. You can secure employment in roles such as CNC Operator, Manufacturing Technician, or CAD/CAM Technician, working in industries including automotive, aerospace, and industrial production. This qualification also provides a strong foundation for further training, with progression opportunities to Level 3 qualifications or Apprenticeships in Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering, allowing students to develop specialised skills and enhance their career prospects.
To explore other Engineering courses available at Boston College, visit our Engineering page.
Additional costs include purchasing corporate workwear (polo shirts, overalls and safety footwear).
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