Free BTEC Level 3 Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course in Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road, full-time during the day. The course runs over one year and covers both theory and practical engineering work. You'll study core areas including electrical and electronic principles, maths for technicians, and health and safety. Specialist topics include analogue electronics, digital electronics, programmable logic controllers, and electronic fault finding. You learn by completing projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations. The college also supports you in finding work placements in the engineering industry. Entry requirements include a relevant BTEC First Diploma at merit or above, five GCSEs at grade C or above including Maths, Science and English, or appropriate industry experience.
Who this course is for
BTEC Diplomas are vocational courses involving practical and theory based work. You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. As well as learning about the employment area you are interested in, you will develop the skills you need to start and/or further develop your education and career. Core units you may study include - Electronic / Electrical Principles, Business Systems, Maths for Technicians, Communications, Project, and Health and Safety. Specialist units you may study include - Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, Micro Electronics, Electronic Fault Finding, Electronic Circuit Manufacture, Further Electrical Principles, Programmable Logic Controllers, etc. In terms of alternative and future employment prospects, the Engineering Department will support students trying to obtain work placements in the Engineering industry.
You'll apply electrical and electronic principles to practical engineering tasks.
You'll use maths skills specific to engineering and technical work.
You'll work with analogue and digital electronics, including circuit manufacture.
You'll program and operate programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
You'll carry out electronic fault finding and diagnosis.
You'll understand business systems and communications in an engineering context.
You'll develop health and safety knowledge relevant to engineering workplaces.
You'll complete a project that brings together your technical and professional skills.
How you will learn
You learn through projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations. This is a classroom-based, full-time course with around 12 hours of taught sessions per week over 35 weeks. Assessment is through coursework, practical tasks, and assignments rather than traditional exams. The college also supports you in arranging work placements in the engineering industry, giving you hands-on experience alongside your studies.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Electrical engineering technician: install and maintain electrical systems
Electronics technician: test and repair electronic equipment and circuits
Electrical installer: wire and commission electrical installations
PLC technician: program and maintain automated control systems
Electronic circuit designer: design and prototype electronic components
Field service engineer: maintain and repair equipment on client sites
Electrical estimator: calculate costs and specifications for engineering projects
What you could study next
HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Level 4) - the next step if you want to move into higher technical or supervisory roles.
HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Level 5) - takes you closer to degree-level knowledge and broader engineering responsibilities.
Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering - opens routes into chartered engineering and senior design or project roles.
Electrical Installation NVQ (Level 3) - if you want to qualify as a fully licensed electrician working on domestic or commercial installations.
