Engineering

We offer three types of Engineering Study Programmes; Vehicle Maintenance and Welding and Fabrication. Theses all provide you with practical and theory-based sessions enabling you to gain as much hands-on skills/experience and knowledge as possible helping you become a step closer to working within the Engineering industry.

These programmes are delivered in our workshops at the Poultec Engineering Centre in Norwich, NR5 8BF. 

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City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance

This Study Programme gives you the perfect hands on introduction into the vehicle maintenance industry. The course focuses on the first steps involved with vehicle maintenance such as carry out basic routine vehicle maintenance, removing and replacing light vehicle engine/electrical/chassis units and components and vehicle braking/steering and suspension systems.

You will be cooperating with other students at our dedicated engineering center in Norwich. The center has a workshop devoted to vehicle maintenance supplying you with specialist equipment and top-class experienced tutors. Your tutor will also set you written work via an online portfolio.

The course will also offer:

• Health & Safety
• Level 1 Functional Skills English (if required)
• Level 1 Functional Skills Maths (if required)

Entry Requirements:

You must be between the ages of 16-18. Math’s and English GCSE 3 and above (or equivalent)

Progression Opportunities:

There are opportunities to continue your studies with an Apprenticeship or it could lead to employment.

Costs:

If you are 16-18 there are no course fees payable, however you may have some costs associated with uniform, equipment etc.

City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Welding and Fabrication

This Study Programme teaches you with art of welding. You will be working on TIG, MIG, oxy gas, thermal cutting, sheet work and plate work as well as grasping engineering mathematics and the principles of welding and fabrication.

You will be working alongside other students in our custom-built welding bays at our engineering centre in Norwich gaining hands on skills and experience as well as receiving theory-based sessions and online written work delivered and set by our skilful tutors. Working safely in an engineering environment

The course will also offer:

• Health & Safety
• Level 1 Functional Skills English (if required)
• Level 1 Functional Skills Maths (if required)

Entry Requirement

You must be between the ages of 16-18. Math’s and English GCSE 3 and above (or equivalent)

Progression Opportunities

There are opportunities to continue your studies with an Apprenticeship or it could lead to employment.

Costs

If you are 16-18 there are no course fees payable, however you may have some costs associated with uniform, equipment etc.

Study Programmes start week commencing 2nd September 2024

To apply for Vehicle Maintenance click here

To apply for Welding and Fabrication click here