BTEC Level 3 Foundation/Extended Diploma Engineering
Key Facts
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Course Code: NFH0021
Start Date: August 2027
Awarding Body: Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Code: NFH0021
Please note, course costs shown are per year.
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.
Features and Benefits
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
Course Content
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
- CAD (Computer Aided Design)
- Printed Circuit Board Design and Manufacture
- Microcontroller Programming using Arduino
- Mechanical Maintenance
- An Engineering Project
Practical Workshop Experience
Optional Work Experience / Industrial Placement
Entry Requirements
- 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
Progression Opportunities
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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