Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Harlow College for more info.
BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Harlow. Classes run at Harlow College, full-time during the day over two years. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, though an Advanced Learner Loan is available and reduced fees may apply if this is your first full Level 3 qualification. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths. The course covers engineering principles, product design and manufacture, computer aided design, and applied commercial and quality principles.
Who this course is for
This course provides you with a theoretical grounding in engineering and will give you a broad understanding of the huge possibilities within the engineering industry. It allows you to move on to higher education or to an advanced apprenticeship where you can further specialise. This course develops core engineering and scientific skills needed for 21st century industry. It will be delivered using state-of-the-art facilities in our new Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Centre. There will also be trips to machine manufacturers and tooling exhibitions and visiting guest speakers.
Entry requirements
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths
What you will learn
You'll study core engineering principles and the science behind modern industrial processes.
You'll learn how to design and manufacture engineering products.
You'll use computer aided design (CAD) software for engineering applications.
You'll explore additive manufacturing processes and microcontroller systems.
You'll apply calculus to solve engineering problems.
You'll study the mechanical behaviour of metallic and non-metallic materials.
You'll gain work experience in the engineering sector.
You'll develop understanding of commercial and quality principles used in industry.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching at Harlow College's Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre. Delivery includes practical workshops, visits to machine manufacturers and tooling exhibitions, and sessions with guest speakers from industry. Assessment is through a combination of coursework assignments and externally assessed units, as required by the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Harlow College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mechanical engineer technician: supports design and production in manufacturing
Electrical engineer technician: works on electrical systems and circuits
Manufacturing engineer: oversees production processes in industrial settings
CAD technician: produces technical drawings and models for engineering projects
Quality control inspector: checks products meet engineering and safety standards
Engineering apprentice (advanced): how to become a qualified engineer via apprenticeship
What you could study next
HNC or HND in Engineering: a higher-level qualification taken at college, often the next step after this BTEC.
Degree in Engineering (BEng or MEng): university study leading to full professional engineer status. This BTEC meets entry requirements for many engineering degree programmes.
Higher or Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering: combines paid work with higher-level study toward a degree-level qualification.
