EAL Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)

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.

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.

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.

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)

Applicants require a minimum GCSE Grade 4-9 (C) or equivalent in English and maths.

Our entry requirements are in place to support our students in achieving the qualifications they have chosen to study. In addition to the entry requirements, all students will be regularly assessed by East Durham College at an early stage in their study programme. This is to ensure that students are enrolled onto courses which suit their abilities – following assessment, there may be occasions when students are transferred to a relevant course at a higher or lower level in order to ensure they are enrolled on to the right course for them to achieve and progress.

Entry onto any course at EDC may have entry requirements in addition to exam results; this includes but is not limited to DBS checks, references, fitness to practice and at times physical requirements to be capable of achieving the practical elements of the course without assistance. Entry onto any course at East Durham College is subject to final approval from the Assistant Principal.

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.

September 2025

One year, full time.