Engineering (Electrical Pathway) Extended Certificate
at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college
What the college says
Are you considering a career in Engineering? Are you looking to gain a basic understanding of key principles? This course will allow you to develop your Engineering knowledge and be able to use and apply that within an Electrical Engineering setting.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 including English, Maths and Science.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
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
Engineering & Construction Centre of Excellence
Pagefield Campus Walkden Avenue, Wigan, WN1 2JH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wigan
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