Do you enjoy working with your hands, making things? Then this could be the Level 2 course for you. Our mechanical engineering courses are designed with an emphasis on practical work. You will learn the principles which underpin mechanical engineering, and you'll quickly find yourself in our vibrant engineering workshops using a wide range of equipment such as lathes, milling machines, pillar drills, grinders and a number of hand tools. Upon completing this course you could find yourself working in the exciting world of manufacturing or progressing onto our Level 3 engineering or T-Level courses. So you could find yourself working for companies across the manufacturing, transport, aerospace and automotive sectors.
This course is designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge required to enter the mechanical manufacturing engineering industry. Core study areas include working in engineering, use of hand tools, fundamental maths and science in engineering, turning and milling, CAD, CAM, and preparation for employment.
You will need to have achieved both GCSE English and maths Grade 4/C or above and you will need an interest in engineering, manufacturing and production.
Upon completing this course you could find yourself working in the exciting world of manufacturing at an entry-level position or progressing onto our Level 3 engineering or T-Level courses that will open more job opportunities.
At South & City College Birmingham, we offer a wide range of courses for most age groups.
School Leavers: For learners who are between the ages of 16 to 18, studies will be free.
Adults: For learners who are aged 19 or over, the cost of study will depend on the course or programme that you choose. Some courses may even be free*. If the course is not free, students aged 19 at the start of their programme who wish to study need to either pay their course fees, or take out an Advanced Learning Loan.
*Eligibility criteria applies. There may be an exception for students aged 19 or over that are taking their first full Level 3 qualifications (equivalent to A Levels and Access to HE Diplomas), who could be supported by the Learner Support Fund, or free adult course funded by the WMCA. To find out what financial support is available to you or whether your course is free, call our friendly admissions team on 0121 694 5000 during office hours, or email us via: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk, we look forward to hearing from you.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Higher Education: If you are planning to undertake one of our Higher Education courses you can apply for a loan with Student Finance England, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan with the college to support towards your course fees. Adults may be eligible for FREE tuition through the WMCA's free courses for jobs offer.
Full details regarding our adult funding, or learner loans can be found on our website via: Money Matters
Enquire via our website today to chat to one of our Admissions team and make your right choice with South and City College Birmingham. Whatever your passion, we are here to help you land on your dream career path. Email: admissions-shared@sccb.ac.uk to find out what financial support is available. With various funds, loans and bursaries on offer, we may be able to help with travel expenses & childcare costs.
You'll benefit from being taught by a very experienced and talented group of tutors, trainers and technicians who collectively bring decades of academic and industrial experience with them. In addition to being in the classroom, you'll have the opportunity to go on trips to engineering organisations to see how they operate. You’ll also attend guest talks from real-world engineers currently working in industry or academia.
