Level 1 in Skills for Engineering

For young people interested in a career in engineering who intend to access level 2 qualifications or a level 2 apprenticeship but need a comprehensive learning programme at level 1 before they will be ready to access level 2
This qualification provides you with a comprehensive range of introductory skills, as well as core knowledge, relevant to engineering, alongside generic employability skills which are needed both in engineering and across other sectors.

The learners must take the following mandatory units:
• Working Safely in Engineering
• Using Mathematics and Science in Engineering
• Optional units include knowledge and skills.
• electronic assembly,
• welding,
• CAD

Alongside generic employability skills (such as time-management and effective communication in the workplace).
Health and safety is of paramount importance in all areas of Engineering and this will be reinforced throughout the course. Vocational core skills of English and Maths will be embedded in the programme along with specialist delivery to enable learners to reach GCSE grade 4 or equivalent standards to meet industry requirements.

In addition to the Specialist skills described above, we will help you to develop a range of wider skills that will make you into a well-rounded professional who will be highly valued by employers. During tutorials we will develop your Employability skills, Personal Learning, Social and Community skills and together with your Specialist skills and qualification, this will give you a distinct advantage when it is time for you to progress to employment or further and higher education.  

Skills you can gain include:

• C V writing
• Interview techniques
• Customer service
• Maths and English skills needed in day to day life
• Self-study and research
• Team working to complete projects

You can also develop your entrepreneurial skills through charitable and community projects which run throughout the year and are led by students.