Engineering Technology Level 2
Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Length 1 Year
- Study Full Time
- Location West Lancashire College
More about the course
Our Engineering Technology Level 2 course has been designed to open up the world of Engineering and to develop your knowledge and skills in design, manufacturing and maintenance. Studying the course with us will provide you with good employment prospectus, often with national and international opportunities.
We have strong links with local universities where students have progressed to this year, as well as onto an Apprenticeship.
Entry requirements
- 4 GCSEs at Grade 3-9, including Science, Maths and English
What will I achieve?
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technology.
What will I learn?
- Working safely in an engineering environment
- Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
- Using and communicating technical information
- Making components using hand tools and fitting techniques
- Preparing and using workshop machine tools
- Wiring domestic electrical circuits
- Engineering environment awareness
- Engineering techniques
- Technical drawing
- Engineering and maintenance principles
- 2D and 3D computer aided design
What experience will I have?
- Guest speakers from industry and trade shows
- Live projects including HS2 and Future U project
- Trips and visits, including London and Vienna
- 2D and 3D Computer Aided Design
- Links with employers, including NSG and progression to Apprenticeships
- Fantastic Engineering facilities onsite including 3D System Cube Printers, PC controlled CNC Machining Centre, CNC and a CAD suite
How am I assessed?
- Building a portfolio of evidence about the work you do
- Completing practical tasks under supervised conditions
- Knowledge checks
- Multiple choice examination
- Practical demonstration/assignment
- Practical examination and one online exam
Where can I progress?
Upon successful completion of the course, students may wish to progress to our Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing (Engineering) Level 3 course, Entry in Employment, Higher Education including Degree Apprenticeship or an Apprenticeship.
Our students have gone into employment with:
- Greenhey Industrial & Marine Engineering Ltd
- Fix 360
- Hoult Group Services
- Hotter
- Walker Engineering
- ASCO International
Course costs
If you are 16-18 years old, you do not have to pay course tuition fees.
If you need information on any financial support that may be available to you with fees or study costs on this course, please contact Student Services who can offer advice and assistance on accessing any financial support that may be available.
*Exam and registration fees will be paid for by the college. This is subject to satisfactory attendance and course completion
Contact our team
Meet our Engineering students and tutors
Anthony Robinson
Head of Curriculum for STEM and DigitalI have vast automotive industry experience and I've had a number of job roles within the sector, including diagnostic technician and workshop controller with manufacturers, such as Honda, Toyota and Lexus. I joined West Lancashire College in 2007 and have also been part of a team of authors who revised the popular Hillier’s Fundamentals of Automotive Electronics textbook. I am a fully qualified Level 4 Hybrid and EV master technician.
Gareth Lloyd
Engineering LecturerI have worked at West Lancashire College since 2021. I have delivered engineering subjects such as CAD, CNC and Design to BTEC L3 Extended Diploma Full time students and also L3 Apprentices. I also delivered CAD/CAM and Engineering Project to HNC/D students. Prior to teaching, I was a time served skills toolmaker, which involved machining techniques including Milling, Turning and Cylindrical/Surface grinding. I also worked extensively on the manufacture, maintenance and modification of Power Press tools.
Mike Ashcroft
Engineering LecturerI am a time served engineer with over 22 years industry experience, working, across Aerospace, Automotive, Oil and Gas and Glass manufacturing sectors. Passionate about getting students to the best possible destinations, I actively interact with local industry to create the best opportunities for our learners. I use my own broad range of experience and industry knowledge to bring learning into a real-life context, sparking interest in students and take pride in developing the next generation of Engineers
Grace
Engineering Alumni StudentI chose to study Engineering, as my family are very passionate about the subject and I really enjoyed learning about the topic in high school, so I wanted to continue studying whilst at West Lancs. My favourite part is the workshop, where we create a variety of projects including a Plunbob. My next steps are an Apprenticeship with an Engineering company in Wigan and once I have completed that, I would like to aim towards being a project leader or a manager.
Michael
Electrical Alumni StudentAs an Electrical student, I’ve progressed from Level 2 to Level 3, with my knowledge and understanding of the course consistently growing. I pride myself on having a great attention to detail, a deep understanding of electrical science principles and I am aiming to gain an electrical mechanical apprenticeship at Jaguar Land Rover.
Ryan
Engineering Alumni StudentI chose this course to discover the type of Engineering job that I would like to embark on in the future. The tutors are amazing! I’ve really enjoyed the CAD and materials elements of the course.
Richard
Engineering Alumni StudentI chose the Engineering Level 3 course because I have an interest in the industry. The other students on my course are great and the Sellafield job opportunities are amazing.
Mikey
Engineering Alumni StudentAfter enjoying my Engineering course in high school, I decided to continue by studying the Level 3 course at West Lancashire College. I enjoyed visiting Austria in Summer 2024 with my classmates.
Ciaran
Engineering Alumni StudentI have an interest in Aerospace Engineering and it is a good area of work for my career. I have enjoyed learning about materials and metal properties, as well as the Maths element.
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