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Free BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Birmingham – Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Birmingham. Classes run at Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers the core engineering knowledge and skills needed to move into an apprenticeship or continue to a second year of Level 3 study. Entry requires four GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English, or a relevant Level 2 Engineering Diploma at Merit or Distinction, plus a successful interview.

Who this course is for

This qualification has been designed as a one-year, full-time course that supports progression to an apprenticeship in engineering or to a further year of study at Level 3.

Following successful completion, you may be able to progress onto one of the three Extended Diploma pathways:

  • National Extended Diploma Aeronautical Engineering
  • National Extended Diploma Engineering (Electronics)
  • National Extended Diploma Engineering (Design)

The mandatory units that you will study in this qualification are:

  • Engineering Principles
  • Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team
  • Engineering Product Design and Manufacture
  • Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering

Other units that you study may include:

  • Computer Aided Design in Engineering
  • Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
  • Electronic Devices and Circuits

Entry requirements

Either 4 GCSE passes at grade A*/9 - C/4 to include Maths, English and preferably science; or a relevant Level 2 Diploma in Engineering at a Merit or Distinction grade (and a minimum of Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English). Also, an excellent reference or school report followed by a successful selection interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop core engineering principles across mechanical, electrical and design contexts.
  • You'll apply mathematical and scientific concepts to engineering problems.
  • You'll study engineering materials, their properties and how they're used in practice.
  • You'll learn how engineering systems and components work together.
  • You'll develop technical drawing and design skills used across engineering disciplines.
  • You'll build an understanding of health, safety and quality standards in engineering environments.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, full-time over one year. The BTEC format uses unit-based assignments and project work rather than traditional exams. You'll complete coursework tasks that are assessed against set criteria, building a portfolio of evidence across the units you study. Some units may include practical tasks alongside written assignments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Solihull College and University Centre Woodlands Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering technician: support engineers across mechanical or electrical projects.
  • Manufacturing operative: work in production and assembly environments.
  • Maintenance technician: keep machinery and equipment running in industry.
  • Aerospace ground technician: entry-level role supporting aeronautical operations.
  • Electronics assembly technician: build and test electronic components and systems.
  • CAD technician: produce technical drawings using computer-aided design software.

What you could study next

Completing this Course opens several routes at Level 3. You could move on to the Pearson Edexcel National Extended Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering, Engineering (Electronics), or Engineering (Design), each adding a further year of specialist study. From there, a degree-level engineering apprenticeship or a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering are common next steps. A full Level 3 Extended Diploma also strengthens applications for engineering degree courses at university.

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