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

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
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 two-year course focuses on design engineering, covering how engineers research, develop and improve products and systems. Entry requires the Foundation Diploma in Engineering from the College, completed at Merit or Distinction grade, with strong attendance and a successful interview. It is a focused route for those ready to specialise in design engineering after completing the Foundation year.

Who this course is for

This qualification is aimed at learners preparing for roles in Design engineering or related career pathways. Design engineers research and develop ideas and systems. They also work to improve the performance and efficiency of existing products.

You can join this course following a one year Foundation Diploma Engineering

Following successful completion of the Foundation Diploma Engineering, you can progress onto this specialised National Extended Diploma Engineering (Design).

The mandatory units that you will study in this, the second year, of your BTEC level 3 studies are:

  • Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering
  • A Specialist Engineering Project
  • Microcontroller Systems for Engineers
  • Calculus to solve Engineering Problems

Other units that you study may include:

  • Computer Aided Manufacturing and Planning
  • Electronic Printed Circuit Board Design and Manufacture
  • Programmable Logic Controllers
  • Additive Manufacturing Processes
  • Website Production to Control Devices

Entry requirements

The possession of the Foundation Diploma in Engineering delivered at the College at an overall average of Merit or Distinction grade - together with 90%+ attendance and punctuality. Further, an excellent Solihull College internal reference from your Personal Tutor and a successful selection interview.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of design engineering and how products are developed from concept to completion.
  • You'll explore how engineers analyse and improve the performance and efficiency of existing products.
  • You'll develop technical drawing and design skills used in engineering practice.
  • You'll learn how engineering systems are researched, tested and refined.
  • You'll apply mathematical and scientific principles to engineering problems.
  • You'll build knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes and their applications in design.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, full-time across two years. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format uses a combination of assignments, projects and practical tasks rather than traditional exams. You will be assessed through coursework and unit-based assignments that reflect real engineering scenarios. Some units may include externally set assessments as required by the Pearson Edexcel specification.

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

  • Design engineer: developing and improving products and systems
  • CAD technician: producing technical drawings using design software
  • Manufacturing engineer: overseeing production processes and quality
  • Product development engineer: taking ideas from concept to prototype
  • Mechanical engineering technician: supporting engineering projects on site
  • Maintenance engineer: keeping industrial equipment running efficiently

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Engineering (Level 4 or 5): a natural next step into higher technical study, often available at the same college.
  • BEng (Hons) in Engineering (Level 6): a full university degree in engineering, for which this BTEC is a recognised entry qualification at many universities.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering: combines paid work with a degree-level qualification in your chosen engineering specialism.
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