SVQ Level 2 Engineering Skills
An exciting opportunity to pursue SVQ Level 2 qualification on a full-time basis. You will study alongside Modern Apprentices and gather PEO (Performing Engineering Operations) Units.
Classes will predominantly involve practical workshop-based learning, in combination with an element of classroom-based learning, relating to industrial Health and Safety requirements.
This course will also be suitable for anyone who is currently working towards or has previously achieved a National Certificate in relevant disciplines, to enhance their future employability with Industrial Partners in their chosen field.
Mode of Attendance: 3 days per week
Content
Some example units listed below - for illustration purposes only)
- PEO2\001 Complying with statutory regulations and organisational safety requirements
- PEO2/002 Using and Communicating Technical Information
- PEO2/003 Working Efficiently and Effectively in Engineering
- PEO2/005 Producing Components using Hand Fitting Techniques
- PEO2/007 Forming and Assembling Pipe Work Systems
- PEO2/011 Preparing and Using Lathes for Turning Operations
- PEO2/019 Maintaining Mechanical Devices and Equipment
- PEO2/033 Wiring and Testing Electrical Equipment and Circuits
- PEO2/035 Assembling Wiring and Testing Elect. Panels/Comp. Mounted in Enclosures
- PEO2/037 Maintaining Electrical Equipment Systems
- PEO2/039 Maintaining and Testing Process Instrumentation and Control Devices
- PEO2/040 Wiring and Testing Programmable Controller-Based Systems
Progression
- MA Programme
- NC in relevant disciplines
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
- Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
- If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
- Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
- Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
- Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
- If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
- Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as; the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
- Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
- If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
- If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
- Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
- If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
18 August 2026
Level 5