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Diploma in Engineering

at Kendal College, Kendal · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma35 weeksFull time£1,250

What the college says

According to the Royal Society of Engineering, this sector makes a major contribution to the UK?s economy ? some 280 billion and half of all our exports. With environmental technologies being at the forefront of the new green economy, there are hundreds of jobs expected to be created in the next few years, both nationally and locally, which require people with the skills to support the aeronautical, creative, digital, food, farming, marine, mining and tourism related industries. Many of these opportunities will require engineering technologists: people who are skilled in applying their knowledge and understanding of science, engineering, and computers to solving practical areas. Our course in this area is called Engineering Technology. Is this course right for me? Do you enjoy looking at machines, structures, technology, gadgets, and wonder how they are made? Did you enjoy making things at school? Do you want to a job where your practical skills are put to use? Our Level 2 Engineering Technology course focuses on engineering workshop techniques and procedures ? using lathes, mills, drills, and hand fitting, for example. Modern engineering requires good computer skills, so our course covers this too. You will still learn about the basic science and maths required to work in engineering technology, but the emphasis is firmly on the workshop. All of our learners will be given support with their English and Maths skills where relevant to their main programme. Those students who h

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths, English and Science, OR a level 1 qualification in engineering. All applicants will require an interview with the course tutor and in some cases, a trade test.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Kendal College - Main Site

    Milnthorpe Rd, Kendal, LA9 5AY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Kendal

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