Peterlee Campus
Course overview
The Level 2 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering course has been designed to equip learners with an essential foundation skills developing both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for success in the dynamic field of engineering. With a focus on electrical, electronic, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering, this course offers a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet the evolving demands of the engineering sector.
Topics
Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements.
Working efficiently and effectively in an engineering environment.
Using and communicating technical information.
Conducting business improvement activities.
Producing components using hand fitting techniques.
Maintaining mechanical devices and equipment.
Wiring and testing electrical equipment and circuits.
Wiring and testing programmable controller-based systems.
Assembling and testing electronic circuits.
Maintaining electronic equipment/systems.
Job opportunities after this course
Upon completing the Level 2 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering course students will develop their practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and industry-relevant training enabling them to pursue various job opportunities across the engineering sector including direct entry and progression onto an apprenticeship.
Further study options after this course
Upon successfully completing the course, you will be encouraged to explore progression opportunities onto programs such as:
- Apprenticeship in Engineering.
- T Level - Engineering Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering Manufacturing
- T Level - Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
- BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Manufacturing and Engineering)
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are reviewed annually and are subject to change as qualifications, awarding bodies and assessment criteria evolve.
For the latest qualifications and grades required by course type/level, please follow this link to check the most up-to-date entry criteria for direct entry and internal progression at the college.
How is this course assessed?
Throughout the course you'll be assessed by both written and practical tasks based around the skills and knowledge you've learned as part of the courses' mandatory and optional modules.
When does the course start?
September 2025
Length of course
One year, full time.
Fees & Funding
Please read our Course Fees & Funding page.
How to apply
To apply online for this course, please click on the 'Apply' button at the top/bottom of this page.
Alternatively, if you need assistance with your application or you would like to apply over the phone or using a paper-based application form, please call Student Services on 0191 743 0149.
If you're not quite ready to apply for this course and would like some more information or to speak to a member of staff then please click on the 'Enquire' button at the top/bottom of this page.
