Engineering Skills
Level 1 | 14-16 Course
If you're looking for a sound basis to start your motor vehicle studies, this is the course for you. You will learn practical skills and theory and understand the importance of working in a safe workshop environment. The course runs alongside your GCSE study.
You can look forward to a varied programme of modules that includes:
- Working safely in engineering
- Tools, equipment and materials for vehicle maintenance
- Routine servicing of mechanical equipment
- Vehicle electrical foundation skills
- Making engineering components
- Basic Welding
- Carry out an engineering project
Course details
| Dates & Location |
The academic year runs from September to June. |
|---|---|
| Duration |
1 day per week for 2 years |
| Costs |
Materials fee: £150 |
Entry Requirements
Electively Home Educated
- Students must have been out of education and home schooled for at least 6 months prior to enrolling.
- Applicants must be 14 years of age or older by 31st August of the year of applying.
School Students
- Applicants must be 14 years of age or older by 31st August of the year of applying.
- A service level agreement must be agreed and signed between the College and participating School before learners can be enrolled.
- The school must be in agreement with the application and agree to pay the fees.
I chose this course because I wanted to learn more about cars as it is something I am interested in. I particularly like the practical side of the course and I learn something different every week. I am going to stay at Plumpton College to study Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance. For the future I would like to be a mechanic and start my career within the motor industry.
Future Opportunities
- Students usually enter college at age 14 and are on a 2-year programme. On successfully completing this, they are then able to apply for a place on the 16+ full time study programmes. Towards the end of the second year, this is discussed with students as part of the progression tutorials.
- On applying for a 16+ course, students will be required to attend an interview and be processed as new applicant.
- Once students are on a 16+ programme, they can apply for bursaries to support learning, travel, etc.
