EMTA Award (EAL) National Vocational Qualification in Performing Engineering Operations (Mechanical) Level 1

Duration

One year full time

Attendance

The course requires approximately 16 hours contact time per week which will be timetabled between Monday to Thursday 9am to 6.20pm and Friday 9am to 4.30pm.

Course Description

This award is aimed at people new to the Engineering Industry who require qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical or Fabrication/Welding specialism.

The qualification recognises what a competent person is able to do at work. The course involves learning and developing the skills and knowledge needed to work in an engineering workshop environment. This course has a high practical content.

Course Structure

The course requires the completion of three mandatory and two optional assessment routes.

Mandatory Units:

Working safely in an engineering environment
Working efficiently and effectively in engineering
Using and communicating technical information

Optional Units

Mechanical

Making components using hand tools and fitting techniques
Using lathes for turning operations

Course Assessment

The course is internally assessed through observation/practical/written assessment techniques.

Course Entry Requirements

2 GCSEs grades G and above
Entry Level 3 in Engineering
For equivalent qualifications see the ‘Guide to General Entry Requirements’ on page
All applicants must complete an initial assessment in Maths and English and attend an individual interview

Entry requirements may be waived for mature students who have relevant experience.

Course Costs

If you are under 19 on 31 August 2010, you will not pay full fees for your course, only a materials charge of £50, which applies to all full time engineering courses

Course Enrichment

As part of the assessment every student must pass, or have passed each of the key skills at level 1 which are assessed on the course.

Course Progression

Successful students can progress on to level 2 PEO and/or First Diploma in Engineering.

Course Career Prospects

This programme is aimed at people wanting to enter the industry, who require a basic qualification. However after further study there are wider job opportunities including craftsperson, technician, Technical engineering and project leader

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