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Engineering Certificate Level 1 Full-Time

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Course Overview

Engineering Certificate Level 1 Full-Time

This course is perfect for beginners in the electrical industry. You'll learn safety, electrical science, installation, and technology, plus get 45 days of hands-on experience. It's a great start for a career or apprenticeship in building services engineering, developed with top employers. You'll study in a dedicated STEM centre and learn to install and maintain electrical systems safely. The course also offers a broad introduction to engineering technology with a hands-on approach, covering various units including machining, electrical installation, and motorcycle maintenance.

Located at: STEM Centre

Course Start: September 2025

Course length: 1 Years

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: PENGETC1

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

Course Content

You must be 16 to 18 years of age (or 19 to 25 with an Education, Health and Care plan). You must hold GCSE English and Maths. One of these qualifications must be a minimum Grade 1 and the other must be a minimum Grade 2.

Assessment methods within this qualification include Centre marked practical and theory assessments for all units. Assessment methods have been designed to assess the knowledge, understanding and skills of learners for each unit.

To be confirmed on enrolment. Health and Safety equipment will need to be worn in workshops.

Certificate

Successful achievement of this qualification will enable students to progress to the next level in the subject sectors of engineering, motor vehicle or electrical installation.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 14 May 2025.