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Free BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Hartlepool – Hartlepool College

CostFREE
Duration525 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Hartlepool. Classes run full-time at Hartlepool College of Further Education, five days a week during the day. This is a focused, full-time route covering both mechanical and electrical engineering principles. You'll study topics including mechanical science, electrical and electronic science, applied engineering mathematics, engineering drawing, and health and safety. The course runs for around 525 hours in total. Entry typically requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, though the college considers alternative qualifications on an individual basis.

Who this course is for

Engineers make the world and Hartlepool College of Further Education's School of Engineering makes engineers. Do you want to be the next mechatronics engineer, maintenance technician, tool & die maker or design engineer? This programme is aimed at school leavers who wish to take their first steps on a path to a career in engineering, and at learners who have completed the Level 2 Engineering programme and wish to progress to the next level of study within the mechanical/electrical engineering strand. This programme is the most popular choice for school leavers who wish to study engineering at Hartlepool College of Further Education.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of mechanical science and how forces and materials behave in engineering contexts.
  • You'll study electrical and electronic science, covering circuits, components, and systems.
  • You'll apply engineering mathematics to solve practical problems.
  • You'll read and produce engineering drawings to industry standards.
  • You'll understand health and safety requirements in engineering environments.
  • You'll build skills in engineering communications used across the sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory sessions and hands-on practical work in the college's workshops. Units are assessed through assignments and practical tasks. Alongside your engineering units, you'll take part in tutorial sessions throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Maintenance technician. Keeping machinery and equipment running in manufacturing or industry.
  • Mechanical engineering technician. Supporting design and production in engineering firms.
  • Electrical engineering technician. Working on electrical systems and installations.
  • Tool and die maker. Precision manufacturing roles in production environments.
  • Design engineer (junior). Assisting with product design and technical drawings.
  • Manufacturing operative (technical). Entry-level roles in advanced manufacturing.
  • Apprentice engineer. Moving into a paid apprenticeship with employer-based training.

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering opens the door to several next steps. You could progress to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering at Level 4, which many employers value for technical roles. From there, a Higher National Diploma (HND) at Level 5 or a full engineering degree apprenticeship are both realistic routes. If you want to specialise, Level 3 qualifications in specific disciplines such as electrical engineering or mechanical engineering are also available.

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