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NVQ Certificate in Performing Engineering Operations

Course details

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Qualification name NVQ Certificate in Performing Engineering Operations
Qualification level 1
Awarding organisation Excellence, Achievement & Learning Limited
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Full-time
Course start date 17th September 2027
Cost £0.00
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

Full time

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

You will need a minimum of two GCSE passes at grade 3 or higher in maths, science or English Language. You will take part in a short interview to ensure that the course meets your needs and to ensure that we can identify any extra support that you may need early.

View the key features of this course.

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Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

You will complete a range of practical projects and will be assessed and monitored throughout the year on these. You will also compile a portfolio of all of this work to show what you have learned. You will complete tests and assignments in maths and English.

After completing the Level 1 course and the required Maths you will be well prepared to progress onto the Level 2 Practical Engineering Course. You will then also be able to apply for an engineering apprenticeship standard with a local company as an apprentice. There you will then develop your skills at your place of work and to further improve your technical knowledge you will attend college. There is also the option of progressing to the BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering.

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Name NSCG Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group - Newcastle-under-Lyme Campus
Address Knutton Lane
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 2GB
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Email info.newcastle@nscg.ac.uk
Phone 01782 254254
Website https://nscg.ac.uk

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