Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award in Skills for Engineering

Rules of Combination

The learner must complete 6 credits. Learners must complete 3 credits from Group M (Mandatory) and a minimum of 3 credits from Group O (Optional).

Units

What is the purpose of this qualification?

This qualification is suitable if you need a short, introductory level 2 course in engineering. It will be of specific relevance to:

• young people on trainee-ships who are seeking a short, focused qualification in the sector in which they wish to work/gain an apprenticeship, as part of the work preparation training element of a trainee-ship
• learners of any age who have been disengaged with learning and need a short introduction at Level 2 before progressing straight to a larger certificate or diploma at level 3
• unemployed adults requiring a relevant vocational skill set in order to demonstrate their preparedness for employment in an engineering context.

What skills, knowledge, or understanding does this qualification develop?

This qualification provides you with an introductory set of knowledge and skills, relevant to engineering. You must complete the following mandatory unit:

• Working Safely and Effectively in Engineering.

Optional units include topics such as applied electrical and mechanical science for engineering, engineering materials and engineering maintenance.

How is this qualification different from other, similar qualifications?

This qualification is part of a suite which includes an Award, Certificate, Extended Certificate and Diploma. The learners should take the Award if they need only a small amount of focused learning in engineering before progressing to a level 3 qualification, an apprenticeship or employment (with further training where possible), as illustrated in the target learner profiles provided above.

Which sector does this qualification support?

This qualification could lead to a number of entry-level job roles in engineering, including to those for apprentices, such as a fabricator, welder or tool-fitter.

What are the progression options?

The learners can progress to a larger qualification at Level 2, directly to a Level 3 certificate or diploma in engineering, or to an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Engineering in any of the available pathways.

Progression & Entry Requirements

Funding information

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