Engineering & Manufacturing

So you want to be an engineer but want to know more about areas within engineering, then this is the first stepping-stone course before you progress to higher level ones in the future. It is a hands-on introduction with 70% practical in our industry-equipped workshops and 30% theory. You will learn and develop technical hand skills for filing, cutting, drawing related and the use of drilling. Together with electrical and electronic skills. You will already have had academic success in Science, Maths and English as this is a challenging course that requires a good level of maths.

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Code

C8G101P

Level

Level 1

Mode

Full Time

Campus

Gravesend

Duration

1 Year

Starting

8/09/2025

Ending

19/06/2026

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What qualification will I gain?

EAL L1 Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing
Entry Requirements

Minimum of a Grade 3 in GCSE Math’s and English or equivalent and 2 GCSEs at Grade 3 and above of which one must be Science. Good School/College reference.
What progression options will I have?

Level 2 Engineering
What costs are involved?

Tuition Fees: 16-18 - free 19+ - £1650 Exam and Registration Fees (payable by all aged 19 and over) £110 This course may also attract additional costs, for example, kit, uniform or books, that all students will be required to pay. Please contact the College for further details.
How will I be assessed?

Mixture of practical and theory assessments

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for our courses depend on the specific requirements of each Education Programme and an individual’s previous experience, which will all be discussed during the interview process. The following list offers a guide as to what you might be expected to achieve to gain entry on to a particular level of a course.

Please note in some areas where there is a higher maths, English or science content, or where technical skills are required, the entry requirements are higher than stated below. Applicants are advised of entry requirements for individual courses at their interview and this is checked at enrolment.

Interview processes and any pre-interview tasks will vary dependent on curriculum area; this information will be shared with you once your application has been processed.

Entry Level 3 Programmes

No formal entry qualifications but subject to approval from the Curriculum area and Additional Learning Support team.
Level 1 Programmes

GCSEs grades1-2 or E to G or equivalent, including Foundation Awards and Entry Level qualifications. If you don’t have formal qualifications to meet these requirements, we will be able to assess your readiness during the admission process.
Level 2 Programmes

Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 3 (previously D) or above including maths and English and relevant subject qualification or minimum of a full Level 1 course in chosen subject at Merit or above and English and maths at Level 1.
Level 3 Programmes

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade 4 (previously C) or above including maths and English and relevant subject qualification or minimum of a full Level 2 course in chosen subject at Merit or above and English and maths at Level 2.
Progressing to each Level of study

On successful completion of your qualifications and having met the college behaviour and attendance expectations, you may be able to progress on to another course. If not, the college will arrange a Careers guidance meeting with you to discuss alternative options.

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