Free BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Bristol. Classes run at Patchway Community College, full-time during the day over two years. You'll need a grade 5 in Maths and a grade 4 in English to join. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec engineering qualification covers the fundamental skills and knowledge that employers in the engineering industry look for. You'll study engineering technology and build the technical grounding needed to move into engineering work or further study.
Who this course is for
This qualification is designed for 16 to 19 year-old learners in full-time education who are interested in pursuing a career in the engineering sector and who are interested in engineering technology.
Learners would take this qualification if they wanted an introductory qualification to develop some of the fundamental skills and knowledge required by
employers in the engineering industry.
Entry requirements
5 in Maths and a 4 in English
What you will learn
You'll develop core engineering principles and how they apply in practice.
You'll study engineering technology and how systems and components work together.
You'll learn to interpret and produce engineering drawings and documentation.
You'll explore materials, their properties, and how they're used in engineering.
You'll develop problem-solving skills applied to engineering challenges.
You'll gain an understanding of health and safety in engineering environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Patchway Community College. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally set exams, as is standard for Pearson Edexcel BTEC National qualifications at Level 3. Your assignments will be marked by your tutors and moderated externally. Exams are sat at set points during the two-year course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Patchway Community College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Engineering technician - support engineers across manufacturing or maintenance
Mechanical engineering assistant - work on mechanical systems and components
Electrical engineering assistant - support electrical installation and testing work
Manufacturing operative - production and quality roles in engineering firms
CAD technician - produce technical drawings using computer-aided design software
Maintenance engineer - keep plant and equipment running in industrial settings
What you could study next
HNC in Engineering (Level 4) - the next step if you want to specialise and move toward technician-level roles. Many universities and colleges accept the BTEC National Extended Certificate for entry.
Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering (Level 4) - combine work and study to gain a recognised engineering qualification while earning.
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering - for those aiming at graduate-level engineering careers.
