Free BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Exeter. Classes run at Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel course covers 488 hours of engineering study, giving you a solid grounding in engineering principles and practice. It suits anyone looking to move into engineering work or progress to higher-level study.
Who this course is for
For Details about BTEC NATIONAL FOUNDATION DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING - AEROSPACE - LEVEL 3. Please see the College Website for details (https://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/1618/) or alternatively please call to speak to a college advisor
Entry requirements
See website for futher details
What you will learn
You'll develop core engineering principles and how they apply in practice.
You'll study materials, components, and engineering processes.
You'll learn to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
You'll apply mathematical and scientific concepts to engineering problems.
You'll develop skills in planning and carrying out engineering tasks safely.
You'll build an understanding of quality control and inspection techniques.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Technology Centre, combining taught lessons with practical engineering tasks. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma uses a mix of assignments and internally assessed units, with some externally assessed components set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. There are no formal written exams for all units, but some units require timed assessments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Exeter and North Devon Colleges Technology Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Engineering technician: support engineers across manufacturing or maintenance
Aerospace technician: work on aircraft systems and components
Mechanical engineering assistant: assist with design and production tasks
Electrical engineering assistant: support electrical installation and testing work
Quality control inspector: check products and components meet specifications
Production operative (technical): operate and monitor engineering equipment
What you could study next
BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering (Level 3): a larger qualification that strengthens your route into higher education or skilled engineering roles.
HNC in Engineering (Level 4): the next step if you want to move into higher-level technical or supervisory engineering work.
