Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations Level 2

About this course

Is the course right for me?

Have you recently left school and thinking about becoming an engineer? Or from another industry background and looking for a career change? Either way, if you are practically minded and enjoy working with your hands, then you will love this course! Our Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations will introduce you to the sector and help you gain the practical skills and knowledge you need to work in engineering. You will even have the option to specialise in your favourite area, such as machining, fitting, mechanical maintenance or welding. So, if you are looking for a solid foundation for a career in engineering then look no further. This is the course for you!

What will I be doing?

At the beginning of the course, you will learn how to work safely, efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment. These skills will help you in the workshop when you are working with drawings and documents to produce actual pieces of working machinery.

If you choose to specialise in Machining and Fitting, you will learn how to operate machinery such as centre lathes, milling machines, pillar drills and pedestal / surface grinders, and read precision measuring equipment such as micrometers and verniers. You will also use various types of hand files, hacksaws, drills and reamers to mark out and produce pieces of work.

Our Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance option will introduce you to the tools and equipment used to locate and fix machinery faults. You will learn how to manufacture, repair and replace faulty components, and carry out electrical maintenance, testing and installation techniques.

Lastly, our Welding option will help you gain the skills you need to produce a variety of welded joints. You will also undertake fabrication forming exercises using processes such as Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Manual Metal Arc (MMA), and improve your Functional Skills.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements but you will need to demonstrate a practical interest in the industry and be eager to learn new skills.

Assessment

You will be assessed by coursework. Your tutor will also observe and mark some of your practical work.

What next?

Your Diploma in Performing Engineering Operations Level 2 provides a foundation framework for an apprenticeship in Engineering. You may also like to consider a City and Guilds Certificate in Engineering Level 3.

After your apprenticeship or further study, you could become a Works Supervisor, Research or Development Engineer, Training Supervisor, Process Control Officer or an Engineer in your chosen field.

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