Engineering covers a broad range of disciplines and involves the application of scientific principles and practical knowledge to transform ideas and materials into products and systems safely. From understanding how and why things work, to fixing things that are broken, improving things that work and coming up with new inventions altogether, engineers help to build a brighter future for us all. This qualification has a focus on a broad range of engineering specialist areas including electrical and electronic, mechanical, manufacturing, and more.
This subject can be taken as either a single or triple option. The full technical programme (triple option) will allow you to focus your studies around Engineering dedicated areas.
If taken as a single option (Level 3 Extended Certificate in Engineering), you will have flexibility to study alongside other technical and academic subjects that can complement Engineering career pathways such as Physics, Maths, Biology, Chemistry or Computing as the single option equates to achieving one A-Level.
The entry requirements for this course are that you will need either a minimum of four GCSE's at grade 5 or above including a 6 in Mathematics or a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Engineering with a Merit grade overall.
In certain circumstances other qualifications can be considered but this will be at the course leaders discretion.
| Study level | Cost |
|---|---|
| 19+ | please enquire |
The course consists of seven mandatory topics. Engineering Principles, Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a team, Engineering Product design and Manufacture, Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Fabrication Manufacturing Processes.
The course is assessed using a range of methods including assignments, practical projects and presentations. These have been based on 'real world' scenarios to prepare you for the Engineering Industry.
English and Maths are important life skills that will help you to achieve your best in your studies and progress to your dream career. If you have not already achieved grade 9-4 in GCSE Maths and/ or English at school, we will support you to improve your skills.
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm. Days and times of study are subject to change. Timetables are confirmed at the start of term.
You will study various mandatory and optional units focusing on:
- Engineering Principles and Mathematics
- Health and Safety
- Teamwork
- Interpreting and Creating Computer-Aided Engineering Drawings
- Design and Manufacture of Products
- Microcontroller Systems
- Design and Programming
Our teaching staff have a vast range of industrial experience in a broad range of areas within engineering and continue to enhance their industrial skills.
As a college, we have recently invested significant capital to ensure that the facilities and equipment available to students matches those used in industry which gives them a direct link to industry.
Many of the skills that engineers learn and use open doors to professional advancement, personal growth, and other opportunities in various sectors. Our STEM students’ progress into various prestigious universities to further their studies in the following subjects: Quantity Surveying, Mechatronics and Robotics, Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, Computer Science, Quantity Surveying, Software, Engineering, Aerospace, Engineering Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Product Design and Creative Innovation and Chemical Engineering.
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