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Engineering Certificate Level 1 (A0080)
City College Norwich
Ipswich Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 2LJ
Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 1
Available start dates
Available start dates
Tuesday, 01 September 2026
City College Norwich
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop In addition to this there will be costs for Uniform of steel toe capped boots, trousers and logo shirt. Approximate costs £40 Please check our Finance pages for information on financial support, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively, please contact the Advice Shop.
Application Instructions
Please ensure your application includes correct contact information e.g. mobile number and personal email address.
You can apply for up to two courses (except A Level subjects where you must select a minimum of three).
You will only be invited to book an interview for your 1st choice course initially.
Course Summary
Students will learn about basic Engineering, design, materials and hand skills. The course covers essential elements of both theory and practical to give the fundamental knowledge and skills, and to help identify next steps into this diverse and rapidly changing career path. Throughout the course students will gain valuable practical experience and learn how to promote themselves in the job market. They will also learn various core skills in teamwork, communication, digital skills and problem solving.
Course Details
Units of study include:
Unit 101 - Working in Engineering:
Health & Safety including employer and employee rights and responsibilities with in the workplace
Environmental impact of industry and work practices
Maintaining working relationships
Sectors in Engineering
Key Engineering materials
Engineering Information Technology
Unit 102 - Hand Fitting:
Using Engineering information and practical skills to manufacture engineering components using a variety of industry standard tools and equipment
Unit 115 – CAD and Technical Drawing
Understanding the concepts of conveying and interpreting technical information using industry recognised technical drawing skills.
Using CAD software and manual techniques to create technical drawings
Students will also continue with core studies Maths and English until they achieve a Grade 4 in each. Support will be available where necessary or identified.
Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course students will be given the opportunity to progress to the Level 2 (T Level Transition Engineering) course, or another Level 2 course within the college.
Objective:
As the complexity of all areas of Engineering technology increases, this course is designed to introduce students to the common fundamental elements that will help provide guidance on their next steps.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Assessment on the course is through short answer questions, practical workshop exercises and online assessment.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have achieved GCSE Grades 2 and above in both Maths and English, this course contains Maths.
Your next steps...
Academic progression:
The Level 1 course is designed to keep students progression options open. They can progress to the Level 2 (T Level Transition Engineering) or other Level 2 courses within the college. Students are encouraged to investigated all options to ensure they are working towards their full potential.
Career progression:
Successful students will have the ability to apply for apprenticeships in mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering.
Additional information
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