BTEC Level 3 Foundation/Extended Diploma Engineering
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Course Code: NFH0021
Start Date: September 2025
Code: NFH0021
The course is designed to provide knowledge, skills, and practical experience
in engineering and allows you to gain a broad knowledge of mechanical and
electrical disciplines.
The course is assessed by a combination of examinations and written
assignments. The course consists of classroom based engineering theory including
maths materials science and design. Practical elements include Solidworks CAD
package, hand drawing, electronics and 1.5 hours per week in our engineering
workshop gaining vital practical experience in machining and hand fitting
techniques.
This course offers:
- Expert, professional teaching staff
- High-quality training programmes
- Opportunities for work placements, along with close working relationships
with JTL and the AEMT
You will study a combination of mechanical and electrical based
units.
Mandatory units include:
- Engineering Principles
- Business in Engineering
- Working Safely as a Team
- Product Design
Practical Workshop Experience
Optional Work
Experience / Industrial Placement
- A BTEC First Certificate in Engineering at Merit grade, plus GCSE English
Language and Maths at grade C/4 or above
Or
- Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language, Maths and a
Science
- Mature applicants with relevant industrial experience are encouraged to
apply
In your first year you complete the BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma
in Engineering (1.5 A Level equivalent). You may have the option to progress to
year 2 where you will work to achieve the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
in Engineering.
After two years this qualification is equivalent to 3 A Levels, which enables
you to study Engineering or a related subject at degree level. Alternative
progression routes include Higher or Degree Apprenticeships or fulltime
employment in the engineering industry.
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