Study With Us

This study programme will cover a range of the topics and units at each level, some of which are listed below:

If you haven’t already achieved a GCSE English and/or maths at grade 4 you will study them as part of your study programme.

You will study Health & Safety at all levels.

Level 1 Engineering Operations
• Working safely in an engineering environment
• Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
• Working Safely in an engineering environment

Plus, optional engineering units.

Level 2 Engineering Operations (Skills) Fabrication & Welding
• Gas cutting and thick plate fabrication
• General welding applications
• Producing sheet metal components
• Health and safety
• Communications
• Interpreting engineering data and drawings

Level 2 Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
• Engineering environment awareness

Plus, optional engineering units covering fabrication & welding and mechanical engineering

Level 3 Certificate Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)

YEAR 1 (Level 3 Certificate Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) General
Communications
• Mathematics
• Health and Safety
• Engineering materials
• Mechanical principles
• Hydraulics & pneumatics
• Engineering drawing
• Electronic devices
• Electrical and Electronic principles

YEAR 2 (Level 3 Extended Diploma Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) Electrical Electronic
• Engineering project (Double Unit)
• Further engineering maths
• Calculus
• PLC
• Electrical technology
• Three phase motors and drives
• Further electrical principles
• Business operations

Practical, hands-on activities and portfolio building. Classroom-based theory lessons, practical sessions in the laboratory or workshop and directed assignment work.

You will need time for independent study to complete assignments.

By continuous assessment in theory and practice and combination of short answer tests, practical assignments, and online examination.

Level 3 – all units in this qualification are internally assessed and subject to external standards verification.

The qualification and units are graded Pass/Merit/Distinction.

Level 1
No formal entry requirements

Level 2 Diploma (Skills) Fabrication & Welding
5 GCSEs at grade 9-3, including English and maths

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge)
5 GCSEs at grade 9-3, including English and maths
AND
Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)

Level 3 Certificate (General)
4 GCSEs 9-4 including English and two sciences at GCSE grade 4, and maths at grade 5

Level 3 Extended Diploma (Electrical Electronic)
4 GCSEs 9-4 including English and two sciences at GCSE grade 4, and maths at grade 5  (2 years)
OR
Level 3 Certificate in Advanced Engineering (1 year)

Tuition and certification are free if you are aged 16-18. Related additional costs may include materials, equipment, visits, and residentials, which are payable by all students.

Any student registered with an Awarding Body who has been given free entry and subsequently withdraws or is withdrawn by a tutor will incur the certification fee associated with the course. Any re-sit examination will incur a cost.

Different fees apply to international/overseas students and those studying this qualification as a standalone course

For more detailed information on financial support please contact the Financial Support Team on 01924 789283

On successful completion and with the required English and maths grades you can progress through the levels.

Full-time study at university to gain an Engineering degree or HND. Those in employment could progress to the HNC Higher National Certificate in General Engineering (Mechanical) or HNC Higher National Certificate in General Engineering at Wakefield College.

Please complete a full-time application form.

If you require an application form or details on how to enrol, please contact Course Information on 01924 789111.

Please contact Charlie Gilkeson on 01924 789467 or Course Information on 01924 789111.

Open Events

To see our upcoming Open Events and to sign-up for priority entry, please click here:  https://www.wakefield.ac.uk/college-life/events/