Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma

Level 3 engineering is a practical, theoretical & work-related qualification suitable for a wide range of students giving an introduction to different fields found within the engineering sector, in particular electronic and electrical disciplines.

The qualification provides an introduction to the practices and processes of engineering technologies. Covering knowledge, understanding and skills that are relevant to a variety of careers and study routes within the engineering industry and takes a hands-on approach to studying engineering which is supported by theoretical knowledge that underpins practical activities.

The qualification is the equivalent to 3 A-Levels and carries the same UCAS points allowing progression to university.

The Level 3 Extended Diploma is made up of a combination of core and specialist units of study across a 2 year programme. Core units all engineering students will study include:

• Unit 1 - Engineering Principles
• Unit 2 - Delivery of Engineering Processess Safely as a Team 
• Unit 3 - Engineering Procut Design and Manufacture
• Unit 4 - Applied Commericial and Quality Principles
• Unit 10 - CAD in Engineering
• Unit 19 - Electronic Devices and Circuits
• Unit 41 - Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes
• Unit 5 - A Specialist Engineering Project
• Unit 6 - Microcontroller Systems for Engineers
• Unit 36 - PLCs
• Unit 7 - Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
• Unit 8 - Further Engineering Mathematics
• Unit 21 - Electronic Measurement and Testing of Circuits
• Unit 25 - Mechanical behaviour of Metallic Materials
• Unit 24 - Maintenance of Mechanical Systems 
  
  

You will need 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 including Maths and English Language or completion of a Level 2 course with at least Grade 4 in Maths.

Exams and assignments

The course is an ideal preparation for either progression to a higher level of study in further education such as a HND or degree. Other progression routes include higher level apprenticeships or employment within the engineering sector.

You can progress onto an engineering course at the University Centre at Blackburn College:

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