Level 2 Pre-Apprenticeship in Engineering Operations
at Harlow College, Harlow · college
What the college says
Talented engineers, technicians and managers are vital to the future success of the engineering and aeronautical industries. This course will give you a solid knowledge base as well as supporting you to develop essential hand skills that will enable you to progress onto an apprenticeship or onto a higher level of study in either Operations and Maintenance or Aircraft Maintenance.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs grades 3-9. Interview and reference. This qualification is suitable for 16-18 year olds progressing directly from YR 11 and also for 18+ learners wishing to enter a career in Engineering or secure an apprenticeship.
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
Stansted Airport College
Round Coppice Road London Stansted Airport, Stansted, CM24 1SF
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Stansted
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