Learners will have opportunities to take part in practical workshop projects, employer engagement activities, guest speaker sessions, educational visits and work experience. These opportunities support the development of employability skills and awareness of engineering career pathways.
Mode of study
Full Time
Start date
02/09/2026
Entry requirements
A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 1 to 3, or successful completion of an Entry Level programme. Learners who have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 in English and/or maths will study these alongside the course. This course is suitable for learners who are interested in engineering and practical learning, and who want to build their confidence, skills and readiness for Level 2 study.
Teaching staff
You will be taught by experienced engineering lecturers with specialist knowledge in mechanical, electrical and practical engineering skills. The teaching team will support you in developing confidence, technical ability and the skills needed to progress to Level 2 Engineering.
Course Code
FLTENA1F/1
Duration
1-Year
Location
Welwyn Garden City Campus
Awarding body
Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Assessment
Assessment is through practical activities, assignments and portfolio evidence completed throughout the course. Learners will be assessed internally by their tutors as they build their skills and knowledge across the year. There are no external exams for this qualification. Regular feedback will be provided to help learners improve and prepare for progression to the next level.
About the course
Career options
After successful completion of this course, learners can progress to a Level 2 Engineering programme at college. Depending on their progress and entry requirements, learners may also move into other Level 2 technical courses, apprenticeships or traineeship pathways.
There are so many different areas of engineering to work in; however, most engineers choose to specialise in just one, such as chemical, automotive or robotics. Careers in engineering are constantly evolving and new processes and technologies are being developed all the time. This allows engineers to stay on the ball and react to new problems and challenges in their chosen career.
Engineering careers are constantly varied in terms of their job responsibilities, but also in their working locations. As an engineer you could be working in an office, in a laboratory, on an oil rig, in a factory or on a race track.
Each engineering discipline requires professionals with very specific skill-sets. However each and every area of this sector is as complex as the next. Consequently, all engineers need to have strong mathematical skills, logic and the ability to rise to intellectual and practical challenges.
Course Content - What will I learn?
Please contact us to find out if you require any specific equipment for this particular course.
Assessment is through practical activities, assignments and portfolio evidence completed throughout the course. Learners will be assessed internally by their tutors as they build their skills and knowledge across the year. There are no external exams for this qualification. Regular feedback will be provided to help learners improve and prepare for progression to the next level.