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Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills)

at Chelmsford College, Chelmsford · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma14 months

What the college says

Engineering Operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing employers to grow their business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector. The role covers a wide range of common and job specific skills sets that can be transferred across the manufacturing engineering industry sectors during the course of their careers. Dependent on the sector that they are employed in, there may be subtle differences in terms of composition and application of the job role specific skills and knowledge they will require, however the core skills and knowledge will be the same regardless of the sector/area they work in.

What you need to get on

GCSE grades 9-1 OR Level 1 or Level 2 Functional Skills qualification in English and Maths. For further entry requirement information, please email apprenticeships@chelmsford.ac.uk as these can vary by individual.

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

  • Chelmsford College

    Work based

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.