Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma

Course Overview

If you are interested in a career in any engineering discipline, or plan to go on to university or a higher level apprenticeship, then this professional course would be an ideal choice. This practical course will see you develop both hands-on skills and academic knowledge of Engineering.

Teaching is a mixture of classroom based theory and practical work; you will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. This course includes externally set exams which will assess your knowledge and application of advanced mathematics.

This course includes a substantial theoretical aspect focussed on the mathematical principles that is a prerequisite for a career in modern engineering.

What will I study?

With over 40 branches of engineering to discover, our dedicated staff ensure that you cover a wide range of areas to get the best experience on the course.

This practical course will see you develop hands-on skills and academic knowledge of Engineering. You will study subjects such as Mathematics, Health & Safety and Electronic Principles, alongside building practical skills in techniques such as machining, welding and fabrication processes.

Modules

There are seven mandatory units. Units 1, 3 and 6 are externally assessed by examination.

Mandatory units

• Unit 1 Engineering Principles
• Unit 2 Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a team
• Unit 3 Engineering Product Design and Manufacture
• Unit 4 Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering
• Unit 5 Specialist Engineering Project

Optional units include *

• Unit 10 Computer Aided Design
• Unit 13 Welding Technology
• Unit 20 Analogue Electronic Circuits
• Unit 22 Electronic Printed Circuit Board Design And Manufacture
• Unit 24 Maintenance of Mechanical Systems
• Unit 27 Static Mechanical Principles in Practice
• Unit 28 Dynamic Mechanical Principles in Practice
• Unit 44 Fabrication Manufacturing Processes

 *Please note these may be subject to change.

Embracing the pathway that focuses on the challenges of modern global manufacturing industries, techniques and technologies, this professional route is a perfect step to a career in any engineering discipline.

Entry requirements

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
• Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language.
• Grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths

Additional costs

You will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during practical lessons. You will be expected to supply your own overalls, safety glasses and boots for approximately £50.

What could I do next?

• You could decide to go on to study a degree in a wide range of Engineering disciplines, or you could take an HNC/HND in Engineering.
• You could progress to a Higher Level Apprenticeship in a variety of different Engineering companies.
• You could go directly into employment in a variety of Engineering disciplines, such as a Technician or Technician Engineer.

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