Free BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Swindon – UTC Swindon
CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding body
About this course
Free BTEC Level 3 Engineering Course in Swindon. Classes run full-time at UTC Swindon over two years. This level 3 BTEC engineering qualification covers both electrical and electronic engineering and mechanical engineering disciplines. You'll study topics including electrical machines and the maintenance of mechanical systems, building the technical knowledge employers look for in engineering technician and engineering operative roles. Entry requires a range of Level 2 achievements including mathematics, in GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
Who this course is for
This qualification is aimed at learners preparing for roles in engineering, for example engineering technician or engineering operative. Learners gain relevant skills and knowledge from studying a range of content focused on electrical/electronic and mechanical disciplines, for example electrical machines and maintenance of mechanical systems.
Entry requirements
Students should have a range of achievement at Level 2, including mathematics, in GCSEs or equivalent qualifications.
What you will learn
You'll study electrical and electronic engineering principles, including electrical machines.
You'll learn how to maintain mechanical systems and understand mechanical engineering concepts.
You'll develop technical knowledge relevant to engineering technician roles.
You'll explore both electrical and mechanical disciplines, giving you a broad engineering foundation.
You'll apply engineering knowledge to practical problems across different engineering contexts.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based teaching at UTC Swindon, covering electrical, electronic, and mechanical engineering content. Assessment on the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations. Your work across units is assessed throughout the two years, not just at the end.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. UTC Swindon will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Engineering technician: maintain and test electrical or mechanical systems
Engineering operative: hands-on production and assembly work
Electrical engineering assistant: support qualified engineers on site
Mechanical engineering assistant: work on machinery installation and upkeep
Manufacturing technician: quality and process support in production environments
Maintenance engineer: planned and reactive maintenance across engineering sectors
What you could study next
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering (Level 4): a natural next step into higher technical engineering study, often available at further education colleges.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering (Level 5): extends the HNC and can lead to a degree top-up.
Engineering degree apprenticeship: combines paid work with degree-level study, building on your Level 3 BTEC foundation.
Professional engineering qualifications (for example, EngTech registration with a professional engineering institution) once you have relevant work experience.
