Free BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College, full-time during the day. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old and a UK resident. This level 3 btec engineering course covers the design, development, manufacture, and maintenance of engineered products and systems. You'll combine classroom learning with practical work across the year. Entry requires GCSE Grade 4 in at least five subjects including English and a Science, plus Grade 5 in Maths, or completion of a BTEC Level 2 in Engineering. The course takes one year full-time.
Who this course is for
This full-time Level 3 Engineering course is suitable for school leavers and young adults and equivalent to three A Levels, providing the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the design, development, manufacture and maintenance of engineered products and systems. This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the design, development and manufacture and maintenance of engineered products and systems. The course combines classroom and practical work and follows the Engineering pathway developed by BTEC. Learning is achieved through the completion of assignments and projects based on realistic workplace scenarios, activities and demands. This course will start to prepare you for the diverse and exciting world of engineering and the wide range of opportunities it offers. You will develop new knowledge/skills in areas such as engineering materials, manufacturing, electronics, Computer aided Design (CAD), design and project management.
Entry requirements
To enrol on the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering you require successful completion of the Year 1 BTEC Level 2 in Engineering or GCSE Grade 4 in at least five subjects (which should include English, and a Science) and at least a Grade 5 in Maths.
What you will learn
You'll study the design and development of engineered products and systems.
You'll develop practical skills in manufacturing and maintenance processes.
You'll apply scientific and mathematical principles to engineering problems.
You'll work through both classroom theory and hands-on practical tasks.
You'll build knowledge of how engineered systems are planned, built, and maintained.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom teaching and practical workshop sessions. Assessment is mainly through assignments and project work set by Pearson Edexcel, rather than exams. Some units may include practical assessments. Your work is assessed against set criteria throughout the year, so there is no single end-of-year exam to rely on.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Truro College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Maintenance technician: servicing and repairing mechanical or electrical systems
Engineering operative: supporting production and manufacturing processes
CAD technician: producing technical drawings and design files
Quality control inspector: checking products meet engineering standards
Electrical installation trainee: working toward a career in electrical engineering
Manufacturing technician: working on the production of engineered components
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering (Level 3): a larger qualification that strengthens your route into higher education or skilled employment.
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering (Level 4): the next step toward a degree-level engineering qualification.
Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering: combines paid work with university-level study in your chosen engineering discipline.
