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Free BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Liverpool – The City of Liverpool College – Vauxhall Road

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start8 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 Liverpool. Classes run at The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road, three days a week. This full-time, daytime course runs over one year and covers both electrical and mechanical engineering pathways. You'll study engineering principles, product design, commercial and quality principles, and specialist technical units depending on your chosen pathway. Entry requirements include 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths, English Language and Science. Mature learners and those with relevant industry experience are also considered. All students sit an initial assessment.

Who this course is for

Are you aged between 16-18 and looking at pursuing a career in engineering? This full time course, running 3 days a week, is a broad-base course which covers many areas within the large umbrella of Engineering. Depending on your chosen pathway ( Electrical or Mechanical), units covered are, Engineering Principles, Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team, Engineering Product Design and Manufacture, Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering, Welding Technology, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Computer Aided Design, Electronic Printed Circuit Board Design and Manufacture, Programmable Logic Controllers, Digital/Analogue Electronics, Microcontroller Systems for Engineers, Industrial Robotics, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems, A Specialist Engineering Project, Maintenance of Mechanical Systems, and Mechanical Principles. This qualification forms the first year of the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering. It combines substantial theoretical learning alongside an opportunity to develop practical work-related skills. It provides a challenging but enjoyable experience for those with an interest in science and maths and a satisfaction in practical applications and problem solving. The course contains two units which are externally assessed in the first year- Engineering Principles and Engineering Product Design and one in the second year - Microcontroller Systems for Engineers. . In the first year, you'll complete 7 units of which 4 are mandatory and 2 are external. In the second year, you will complete an extra 8 units of which 3 are mandatory and 1 is external. The first year of the course is equivalent to 1.5 A level and the second year is equivalent to 3 A levels.

Entry requirements

If you have recently been in education, the entry requirements are as follows: 5 GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics, English Language and Science. More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement and will be given consideration. Other relevant qualifications and/or appropriate industrial experience will also be considered. All students will sit an initial assessment.

What you will learn

  • You'll study engineering principles and how they apply across electrical and mechanical contexts.
  • You'll learn how to deliver engineering processes safely as part of a team.
  • You'll develop skills in engineering product design and manufacture.
  • You'll explore applied commercial and quality principles used in industry.
  • You'll gain hands-on experience in welding technology and mechanical systems maintenance.
  • You'll work with electronic devices, circuits, and printed circuit board design.
  • You'll use computer-aided design (CAD) and programmable logic controllers.
  • You'll tackle calculus and complete a specialist engineering project.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions three days a week at The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road. Teaching covers both theory and practical work across your chosen pathway. Units are assessed through assignments, projects, and practical tasks. You'll complete a specialist engineering project as part of your assessment. All students sit an initial assessment at the start to confirm the course is the right level and to help plan your learning.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The City of Liverpool College - Vauxhall Road will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical engineering technician - support electrical installation and maintenance work.
  • Mechanical engineering technician - assist with design, manufacture, and repair.
  • CAD technician - produce technical drawings using computer-aided design software.
  • Manufacturing operative - work in production and quality control environments.
  • Maintenance engineer - keep mechanical and electrical systems running.
  • Electronics technician - work with circuits, PCBs, and electronic components.
  • Engineering apprentice - combine work and further training toward full qualification.

What you could study next

This qualification forms the first year of a broader engineering programme. You could progress to the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering (Level 3), which gives you a stronger platform for university entry or higher apprenticeships. From there, a Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma (HNC/HND) in Engineering is a common next step, as is a full engineering degree. Some learners move directly into engineering apprenticeships after completing this Foundation Diploma.

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