Advances in Automotive Engineering are a key factor in today’s world, Poultec are excited to have developed targeted training solutions to match the demand for skills in this evolving employment sector.
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Study Programmes
Study Programmes
Engineering
Our Engineering Study Programmes include vehicle maintenance and welding and fabrication. These are both a starting point for aspiring mechanics or welders, as it focuses on the essential skills and knowledge required to thrive in these industries.
You will experience collaborative learning in a dynamic classroom environment led by specialised tutors, complemented by hands-on training at our fully equipped workshops at our engineering centre in Norwich. Your learning will be recorded on an easy-to-use e-portfolio platform.
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City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Welding and Fabrication
This study programme is an ideal introduction into the welding industry; the programme teaches you the art of welding in our dedicated welding and fabrication workshop. The workshop is stocked with state-of-the-art equipment such as TIG, MIG, oxy gas, thermal cutting, sheet work and plate work and more.
Units include:
- Manual Metal Arc Welding
- Oxy-Acetylene Welding
- Tungsten Inert Gas Welding
- Metal Inert Gas Welding
- Brazing and Soldering
- Metal Fabrication
- Thermal Cutting Techniques
The course will also offer:
- Functional Skills Maths (if required)
- Functional Skills English (if required)
Entry Requirements:
You must be between the ages of 16-18. There are no formal academic entry requirements; however, an initial selection interview is mandatory.
Progression Opportunities:
There are opportunities to continue your studies in further education such as an Apprenticeship or to gain full-time or part-time employment.
Costs:
If you are 16-18 there are no course fees payable, however you may have some costs associated with uniform, equipment etc.
City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Vehicle Maintenance
This Study Programme serves as an ideal introduction to the vehicle maintenance industry, offering hands-on tasks in a dedicated workshop stocked with specialist equipment. You will engage in practical exercises covering a range of essential tasks, including basic routine vehicle maintenance, the removal and replacement of light vehicle engine, electrical, and chassis units and components, as well as vehicle braking, steering, and suspension systems, among other key areas and more.
Units include:
- Introduction to vehicle technology and workshop methods and processes
- Carry out basic routine vehicle maintenance
- Support Working Relationships in the Automotive Work Environment
- Health, Safety and Good Housekeeping in the Automotive Environment
- Support working relationships in the Automotive Work Environment
- Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Engine Units and Components
- Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Electrical Units and Components
- Removing and Replacing Light Vehicle Chassis Units and Components
- Light Vehicle Engine Mechanical, Lubrication and Cooling System Units and Components
- Inspection, Repair and Replacement of Standard Light Vehicle Tyres
- Vehicle Braking Systems
- Vehicle Steering and Suspension Systems
The course will also offer:
- Functional Skills Maths (if required)
- Functional Skills English (if required)
Entry Requirement
You must be between the ages of 16-18. There are no formal academic entry requirements; however, an initial selection interview is mandatory.
Progression Opportunities
There are opportunities to continue your studies in further education such as an Apprenticeship or to gain full-time or part-time employment.
Costs
If you are 16-18 there are no course fees payable, however you may have some costs associated with uniform, equipment etc.
City & Guilds Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles
This Study Programme provides you with hands-on experience in our fully equipped workshops, you will develop practical skills crucial for excelling in the field. Additionally, you will delve into mechanical theory, acquiring valuable knowledge about the industry’s workings.
Units include:
- Skills in healthy, safety and good housekeeping in the automotive environment
- Skills in supporting job roles in the automotive work environment
- Skills in materials, fabrication, tools & measuring devices in the automotive environment
- Skills in routine light vehicle maintenance
- Knowledge of routine light vehicle maintenance
- Knowledge of removing and replacing light vehicle chassis units and components.
The course will also offer:
- Functional Skills Maths (if required)
- Functional Skills English (if required)
Entry Requirement
You must be between the ages of 16-18. There are no formal academic entry requirements; however, an initial selection interview is mandatory.
Progression Opportunities
There are opportunities to continue your studies in further education such as an Apprenticeship or to gain full-time or part-time employment.
Costs
If you are 16-18 there are no course fees payable, however you may have some costs associated with uniform, equipment etc.
This study programme starts week commencing 2nd September 2024.
To apply for Welding and Fabrication click here
To apply for Level 1 Vehicle Maintenance click here
To apply for Level 2 Vehicle Maintenance – This study programme is now at full capacity, you can no longer apply