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Level 2 Engineering (Pre Apprenticeship)

at Tameside College, Ashton-Under-Lyne · college

Level 2ApprenticeshipsDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

The course has been designed to give learners an understanding of a wide range of engineering practices and allows them to develop a range of practical engineering skills, along with development of knowledge, skills and behaviours within the associated standards. If the learner is a person who enjoys learning by doing and is more hands on then this course is for them. The Core Component: Along with the practical lessons the learner will study some underpinning theory to further develop an understanding of engineering processes, tools and equipment, the engineering environment, health and safety and engineering drawings. The practical work aims to cover a range of engineering disciplines including mechanical, maintenance and fabrication engineering and basic electrical/electronic engineering.

What you need to get on

You will be interviewed by the subject teachers to be offered a place on the qualification. You must hold a minimum of 3 GCSEs which include English and Maths at Grade 4.

How you are assessed

Paid work with training. You are an employee first and a learner second.

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

  • Beaufort Road

    Beaufort Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6NX

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Ashton-Under-Lyne

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