Free BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Maghull High School, full-time over two years. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4, including maths, to join. This level 3 btec engineering course covers engineering principles, safe working in engineering teams, product design and manufacture, and computer-aided design. It's a Pearson Edexcel qualification, and the btec engineering classes combine externally assessed exams with internally assessed coursework.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who is interested in practical engineering and design / manufacturing. There are four units:
Unit 1 : Engineering Principles - externally assessed.
Unit 2 : Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team - internally assessed.
Unit 3 : Engineering Product Design and Manufacture - externally assessed.
Unit 10 is Computer-aided Design in Engineering - internally assessed.
Contact provider for more information as this may not be up to date course information.
Entry requirements
A minimum of five GCSE’s at level 4 from five separate subjects including a 4 in mathematics or a distinction in BTEC engineering or a level 4 in a design and technology subject, along with an average points score of 4.0 (or more). Because of the increased science and mathematics element, it Is also recommended that you have a level 4 or above in science.
What you will learn
You'll study engineering principles, including the science and maths that underpin engineering work.
You'll develop skills in delivering engineering processes safely as part of a team.
You'll design and manufacture an engineering product from concept through to completion.
You'll use computer-aided design (CAD) software to create engineering drawings and models.
You'll apply health and safety practices in an engineering context.
How you will learn
Two units are externally assessed: Engineering Principles and Engineering Product Design and Manufacture. These involve written exams or set tasks marked by Pearson Edexcel. The other two units, Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team and Computer-aided Design in Engineering, are internally assessed through coursework and practical tasks marked at the centre. Teaching is classroom based, full-time during the day.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Maghull High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Engineering technician: support engineers in design, testing, or production
CAD technician: create technical drawings using computer-aided design software
Manufacturing operative: work in production and assembly environments
Maintenance engineer: keep machinery and equipment running safely
Product design assistant: help develop and test new products
Apprentice engineer: earn while you train toward a full engineering role
What you could study next
HNC or HND in Engineering (Level 4 or 5): a common next step into higher technical engineering study, often available at further education colleges.
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering (Level 6): the level 3 btec engineering qualification is widely accepted by universities as entry to engineering degree programmes.
Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 3 or 4): combine work and study to gain occupational competence in a specific engineering discipline.
