Performing Engineering Operations - Level 2 NVQ Diploma

This course is for learners who have some knowledge and basic skills in production or maintenance engineering to enable them to progress safely into the workplace/employment or who want to increase their skills and progress onto Level 3 Engineering. It allows you to learn, develop and apply the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the engineering sector.

The topics covered are:

• Unit 201 - Working safely in an engineering environment
• Unit 202 - Carrying out engineering activities efficiently and effectively
• Unit 203 - Using and communicating technical information
• Unit 205 - Producing components using hand fitting techniques 
• Unit 211 - Preparing and using lathes for turning operations
• Unit 236 - Assembling and testing electronic circuits

You will need:

• Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above or an equivalent Level 1 Engineering qualification with Functional Skills at level 1 in Maths and English.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed through a portfolio of evidence, collected from written assessments, presentations, witness statements, practice observations, and practical tasks.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - LEVEL 2

This course may be free for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Upon completing this course, you can progress to Level 3 Engineering (apprenticeship route) or Level 3 National Foundation in Engineering (university route).