Engineering - Level 1
- MOA
- Full Time
- Level
- Level 1
- Type
- 16-18, Adult FT
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Location
- Lancaster & Morecambe College
- Start date: 01/09/2025
This course is a great way to start your career in engineering, you will develop basic skills in order to progress into further studies such as a Level 2 course or an Apprenticeship programme. Engineering Level is suitable for school leavers and adults who would like a career in mechanical, electrical, electronic, production, smart or medical materials engineering.
- Course Overview
Your main challenge is to enjoy your work, take part in activities and try to make each piece of work better than the last. You will study the following:
The safe use of hand tools and fitting activities used in the engineering and manufacturing sectors
Setting and operating machines, following safe working practices and checking simple components for size.
Methods of drawing and communication that are required in the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
All LMC students will receive tutorial support and take a programme of Functional Skills including English & Maths.
LMC has guest speakers along with joint events for all students. There is also an excellent opportunity to take part in National Citizen Service (NCS) which gives learners opportunities for bonding and stepping outside of their comfort zones.
- Progression Routes
Upon course completion many of our students choose to progress onto the Level 2 Engineering course, while some students choose to progress onto the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship programme.
There are a variety of exciting roles within the engineering industry, such as:
Automotive Engineer.
Boiler Engineer.
Ceramics Engineer.
Equipment Engineer.
High-Pressure Engineer.
Marine Engineer.
Mechanical Design Engineer.
Mechanical Engineer.
You can discover all the opportunities available to you by exploring the full list of careers in this industry.
- Entry Requirements
To study this course you must:
Have an enthusiasm for the subject area
Show a commitment to study
Be able to work independently
You must also have 3 GCSEs at grade F/2 or higher including English & Maths.
All students aged 16 -19 are required to study Functional Skills English & Maths qualifications or GCSE English & Maths if not already awarded a grade C/4 or higher in these subjects.
If you have a grade D/3 at GCSE you will study English &/or Maths GCSE. Students with a grade lower than D/3 will work towards GCSE through the study of English & Maths Functional Skills.
Entry criteria will be applied at the discretion of the course manager.
- How to Apply
If you would like to apply for this course, please click 'Apply' in the top right, follow the steps, and our Admissions Team will be in touch with you
For more information, advice and guidance please phone Student & Learning Services on 01524 521385 or 0800 306306 or email advice@lmc.ac.uk
Course code: A33902-A1A
