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Engineering – Level 2 (Pre T-Level)

Level 2 Diploma (Pre-T Level)

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Availability & Details

Engineering - T-Level Foundation Year SFY-ENGN2D/P01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2025-26 (1 year)

Examination board
Generic award - no awarding body

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Overview

This Engineering course is designed to prepare you for T Level study. It is a one year course including a project and work experience.

A grade 4 in Mathematics is essential alongside three GCSE’s at grade 3 including, English and Science.

You will study multiple units on this course. These include: • Safety in the workplace • The use of hand tools • Computer-aided Design – CAD • Maths for Engineers • Materials ScienceAlongside these units, you will take part in a project which is similar to the employer set project within the T Levels. The course is divided into the following units: • Engineering Materials – Materials can behave or react in different ways depending on their makeup. To describe this, we talk about a material’s properties • Mathematics for Engineering – You will learn about arithmetic and the way that numbers are used when solving engineering problems • Machining Techniques – A variety of tools are used for the machining operations you will perform in this unit. You will learn about the functions of simple and complex tools to help you decide which tool is most suitable for particular machining tasks • You will understand the advantages of using CAD and know about the software and hardware required to produce CAD drawings. You will also be able to produce and interpret CAD drawings and use CAD software to produce 3D drawings and views. • Working drawings are used to provide engineers with the information they need to manufacture an engineered product. You will also be required to undertake work experience with an engineering employer.

A variety of teaching and learning techniques will be used in lessons to support your learning in key subject areas linked to engineering.

You will be assessed on a constant basis throughout lessons to ensure understanding. Each unit is assessed through the completion of internally set assignments.

Materials/resources £20.00Overalls £23.00Safety shoes £17.00

Upon successful completion of the Engineering course, work experience, project and achievement of grade 4 or above in English and Mathematics you would move on to an Engineering T Level. Progression into an Apprenticeship is also possible.


There are lots of people at the college, each studying a diverse range of courses, people from all different areas come to study here, it creates a sense of community, there is a huge social aspect to college life across all courses.

Lee Backhouse, BTEC student

The teaching and support was really great, the quality was really great, all the teachers really care about your education as well as your wellbeing, they take everything into consideration and they’re great.

Katie Whittingham, A Level student

My time at the college was definitely life changing, I have learnt a lot of new skills, and obviously it’s a completely new experience. The support was great, there was always people there to help and try make it as easy as they can for you. The college is really fantastic, it has helped me on the way to get to what I want to achieve within my career goals.

Erin Morgan, BTEC student