Engineering - Level 2 First Extended Certificate

This course equips you with the skills and experience to progress in engineering, mixing practical work with underpinning theory to develop your understanding of the engineering environment. You will gain a broad level of knowledge of Engineering topics and be able to progress your skills with further study.

Topics covered can include:

• The Engineered World
• Investigating an Engineered Product
• Health and Safety in Engineering
• Engineering Materials
• Interpreting and Using Engineering Information
• Mathematics for Engineering
• Introduction to Communications for Engineering
• Electronic Circuit Design and Construction
• Engineering Design
• Computer-aided Engineering
• Electrical and Mechanical Science for Engineering
• Electronic Devices and Communication Applications

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language, Maths, and Science or equivalent Level 1 qualification with Functional Skills in English and Maths.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed through exams, assignments, presentations, witness statements, and practice observation.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Adults - Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2

If you will be aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start date of your course, up to Level 2, then your study with us will be free. You must have lived for 3 years within the EU/EEA/UK prior to the start of your course, you must have lived in the UK before 1st January 2021 and you must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the first day of learning. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Upon successfully completing this course, you are able to progress to Level 3 Engineering or a Level 2 Apprenticeship. 

Minas earned a BSc degree in Physics and Physiology from the University of London, followed by a PhD in Physiology, focusing on cystic fibrosis and studying the impact of plasma on digestive system ion movement. He presented his research at various scientific conferences.

For four years, Minas conducted postdoctoral research at Imperial College London, exploring tiny electric currents across cells and hormone effects. Additionally, he obtained an MSc in Medical Diagnostics from the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, emphasising modern scientific and diagnostic techniques with an ethical perspective. In 2010, he earned a PGCE from Greenwich University.

For over 40 years, Minas taught Science and Mathematics at GCSE and A Level in schools, colleges, and privately, including university students, even teaching a princess. For 7-8 years, he worked at the Open University Summer School, serving as a demonstrator and tutor, assisting students in Biochemistry and Physiology. Minas now teaches at CONEL, where he regularly takes students to university laboratories for experiments. Outside academia, Minas is active in social, political, and humanitarian affairs, engaging with political leaders in the UK, Parliament, FCO, and abroad.

The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.

This course equips you with the skills and experience to progress in engineering, mixing practical work with underpinning theory to develop your understanding of the engineering environment. You will gain a broad level of knowledge of Engineering topics and be able to progress your skills with further study.

The topics covered are:

• The Engineered World
• Investigating an Engineered Product
• Interpreting and Using Engineering Information
• Mathematics for Engineering
• Health and Safety in Engineering
• Engineering Materials
• Computer-aided Engineering
• Machining Techniques
• Electronic Circuit Design and Construction
• Engineering Design

You will need:

• Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language, Maths, and Science or equivalent Level 1 Engineering qualification with Functional Skills in English and Maths.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering has two externally assessed units. This will help learners as they progress either into higher levels of vocational learning or to related academic qualifications. The remaining units are internally assessed. Internal assessment allows learners to develop a wider range of skills and provides evidence towards meeting the unit assessment criteria. Evidence for assessment can be generated through a range of activities, including role play, practical performance and verbal presentations.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Adults - Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2

If you will be aged 19+ on 31st August prior to the start date of your course, up to Level 2, then your study with us will be free. You must have lived for 3 years within the EU/EEA/UK prior to the start of your course, you must have lived in the UK before 1st January 2021 and you must have permission to live in the UK for at least 12 months from the first day of learning. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Upon successfully completing this course, you are able to progress to Level 3 Engineering (apprenticehsip route) or Level 3 National Foundation in Engineering (university route). 

Muhammad Ahmad is an Engineering Lecturer with 15+ years of experience, qualified to teach, assess and conduct internal quality assurance work in the further, adult, and vocational education sector across various Awarding Organisations. Muhammad is skilled in carrying out Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) work for a range of engineering qualifications according to the national standards of education in England and has an M.Sc in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Power).

Muhammad works as a Lead Internal Verifier (LIV) for Engineering courses at CONEL’s Tottenham Centre and has participated extensively in improving the curriculum design to meet the needs of learners with ever-growing industrial needs. Whilst working at CONEL, Muhammad has developed entire courses such as the Performing Engineering Operation (PEO) diploma and Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma in Engineering.

Muhammad is dedicated to teaching content primarily based on physics, mathematics, and engineering principles and is experienced in teaching, assessing, and leading Computer-Aided Design (CAD) as an area of interest. He also works as an Expert Practitioner sharing skills for learning and assessments, and internal verification experience with fellow colleagues across the group to develop those who are newly qualified teachers and those who want to improve their existing teaching practice.

He is passionate about learning and developing his own personal and technical skills and helping students to be successful in their futures.

The teachers listed may change, these shown are an example of the teachers who teach on these programmes.