Engineering (Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma)

This course is for you if you would like to obtain theoretical and practical skills in a range of engineering disciplines. This course can be taken with a view to obtaining employment in the Electrical or Mechanical or Maintenance industry.

Year One units:

• Health and Safety
• Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Engineering Drawing for Technicians
• Computer Aided Drafting in Engineering
• Engineering Primary Forming Processes
• Engineering Secondary and Finishing Techniques
• Setting and Proving Secondary Processing Machines
• Electrical Installation

Year Two units:

• Communications for Engineering Technicians
• Engineering Project
• Mechanical Principles and Applications
• Business Operations in Engineering
• Engineering Design
• Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
• Selection and Using Programmable Controllers

English and maths are an essential part of your studies and will help you succeed on your course. These subjects help you develop confidence and are key employability skills that recruiting employers look for. If you have not achieved GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths you will need to continue studying these subjects. We will ensure you have the right lessons and support to improve your English and maths.

Our full-time courses are designed to help you achieve your ambitions whether your goal is to go on to a higher level of study or whether you are looking to start a job. Therefore as part of your course there will be employability and study skills (we call these PD Central) that are included to meet your needs and those of the industry you want your career in.