Level 1
This qualification will suit individuals who need to acquire engineering competencies in a realistic, sheltered and controlled environment such as that offered by schools, colleges, training providers, company training centres.
In this level you will –
- Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
- Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively
- Using and Communicating Technical Information
- Making Components using Hand Tools and Fitting Techniques
- Assembling Mechanical Components
- Carrying Out Pipe Fitting Activities
- Using Lathes for Turning Operations
- Using Milling Machines / Grinding Machines
- Carrying Out Routine Servicing of Mechanical Equipment
- Assembling Fluid Power Equipment
- Carrying Out Sheet Metal Cutting, Forming and Assembly Activities
- Using Manual Metal Arc Welding Equipment / Oxy-Fuel Gas Welding Equipment
- Wiring Electrical Equipment and Circuits
- Assembling Electrical Wiring Support Systems
- Carrying Out Routine Servicing on Electrical/Electronic Equipment
- Making Components from Wood-Based
- Assembling Engineering Woodwork Components
- Applying Coatings or Coverings to Finish Surfaces
Level 2
This qualification is for candidates who want to work within an engineering environment or want to acquire engineering competencies in a work based setting. This will then enable a safe progression within the workplace/employment. Individuals employed in engineering but require additional engineering competencies as part of an existing job role or to enable career progression.
In this level you will –
- Working Safely in an Engineering Environment
- Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively
- Using and Communicating Technical Information
- Producing Mechanical Engineering Drawings using a CAD System
- Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
- Producing Mechanical Assemblies
- Forming and Assembling Pipework Systems
- Carrying Out Aircraft Detail Fitting Activities
- Installing Aircraft Mechanical
- Producing Aircraft Detail Assemblies
- Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations / Using Milling Machines
- Preparing and Using Grinding Machines / Proving CNC Machine Tool Programs
- Maintaining Mechanical Devices and Equipment
- Assembling and Testing Fluid Power Systems
- Maintaining Fluid Power Equipment
- Producing Sheet Metal Components
- Producing Plate work Components and Assemblies
- Preparing and Proving CNC Fabrication Machine Tool Programs
- Preparing and Using CNC Fabrication Machinery
- Preparing and Using Manual Metal Arc Welding Equipment
- Producing Electrical or Electronic Engineering Drawings using a CAD System
- Wiring and Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits
- Maintaining Electronic Equipment/Systems
- Assembling Pattern, Model and Engineering Woodwork Components
- Plus more optional units
To complete level 1 or level 2 you must achieve a number of credits from mandatory units and credits from optional units. This will increase as the levels increase.
Assessments are completed in a number of ways including,
- Site observation
- Witness testimony
- Photographic evidence
- Online exams
- Oral questions
- Written question and answer
- Professional discussion
See funding for available funding.
If you are interested in this course or would like more information please send us your name, contact details and a brief message and we will get back to you info@colegqs.co.uk

