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Engineering Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate

at City of Wolverhampton College · college

Level 2Applied and BTECCertificate1 yearFull time

What the college says

If you want a career in engineering this course will give you an indepth knowledge of the industry and enable you to learn skills in a work-related environment. The BTEC Level 2 pre-apprenticeship programme will develop your understanding of the theory behind engineering principles, engineering technology and technical information and you will learn through a combination of practical and classroom-based sessions. Completion of the course will enable you to get an entry-level job in the industry as a metal fabricator or welder, pursue an engineering apprenticeship or progress to the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering. This is a one year full-time course and, as part of the qualification, you will be required to undertake 30 hours work experience. *** Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre now open!*** You will train at the new £8.1 million purpose-built Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre at the Wellington Road campus, in Bilston, which boasts dedicated engineering workshops kitted out with industry-standard equipment including fabrication and welding suites, a specialist CAD room featuring AutoCAD and SolidWorks software, CNC milling machines, lathes, 3D printers, mechatronic t-rigs and a laser cutter.

What you need to get on

To access this course you are required to have: Four or more GCSESs at Grade 3/4 or above including maths and English, and preferably science As part of the admissions process you will be required to attend an interview with an admissions tutor and complete an online assessment based on engineering principles.

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

  • Wellington Road Campus

    Wellington Road, Wolverhampton, WV14 6BT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Wolverhampton

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