BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Barking and Dagenham – Rush Green Campus

CostFREE
Duration449 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Barking and Dagenham. Classes run full-time during the day at Rush Green Campus. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances, though fee discounts, exemptions, and grants may be available. Contact the campus directly to find out what applies to you. This level 3 btec engineering course covers the core principles and practical skills that underpin engineering work across a range of industries. You'll study around 449 hours of learning in total.

Who this course is for

Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.

Entry requirements

Please contact Barking & Dagenham College for more information.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of engineering principles and how they apply in practice.
  • You'll study mathematics and science as they relate to engineering problems.
  • You'll explore materials, components, and manufacturing processes used in engineering.
  • You'll learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
  • You'll develop skills in planning and carrying out practical engineering tasks.
  • You'll build an understanding of health, safety, and quality standards in engineering environments.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set assessments. Internally assessed units are marked by your tutors against set criteria. Some units are assessed through written exams or tasks set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom-based sessions at Rush Green Campus give you the opportunity to apply theory through practical and project-based work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rush Green Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering technician: support engineers across mechanical, electrical, or civil projects.
  • Manufacturing operative: work in production and assembly environments.
  • Maintenance engineer: keep equipment and machinery running safely.
  • CAD technician: produce technical drawings using computer-aided design software.
  • Quality control inspector: check products and components meet engineering standards.
  • Apprentice engineer: combine on-the-job training with further qualifications.

What you could study next

  • Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Engineering: a larger qualification that takes your level 3 btec engineering qualification further and strengthens your university or apprenticeship application.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering at Level 4: the next step into higher-level technical study, often available at further education colleges.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering: combine paid work with a full engineering degree.

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