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Free Level 3 Manufacturing Engineering Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) Course in Sutton-in-Ashfield. Classes run at Gene Haas Centre for Advanced Manufacturing. This is Year 1 of a two-year full-time engineering programme, studied daytime over one year. Units cover health and safety, mechanical principles, electrical principles, engineering mathematics, CAD, CAM, CNC machining, and robotics and automation. You'll need grade 4 or above in English Language, Maths, and Science, or a relevant Level 2 engineering qualification with grade 4 in English and Maths plus a short introductory course.

Who this course is for

This course provides an in-depth introduction to a career in engineering and has been designed to support the development of aspiring engineers through the delivery of a range of knowledge and skills. Delivered over two years, the course breaks down into: Year 1 - Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Year 2 - Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering

Entry requirements

Grade 4 in English Language, Maths and Science - a Technology subject such as Resistant Materials, Design & Technology or Engineering is preferable but not essential OR A relevant Level 2 qualification in engineering, plus grade 4 in English Language and maths and completion of a 4-week introductory course.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply health and safety principles in an engineering context.
  • You'll study mechanical and electrical principles used in manufacturing.
  • You'll use engineering mathematics to solve technical problems.
  • You'll design components using Computer-aided Design (CAD) software.
  • You'll plan manufacturing processes using Computer-aided Manufacturing (CAM).
  • You'll operate CNC machining equipment.
  • You'll explore robotics and automation systems used in modern manufacturing.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom and workshop setting full-time during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering technical knowledge units. Assessment is through coursework and assignments linked to each unit. The centre will confirm the full assessment schedule before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Gene Haas Centre for Advanced Manufacturing will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Manufacturing technician. Supporting production and process improvement on the factory floor.
  • CNC machinist. Programming and operating computer-controlled cutting and milling machines.
  • CAD technician. Producing technical drawings and designs for manufactured components.
  • Engineering apprentice. Combining on-the-job training with further technical study.
  • Automation technician. Working with robotic and automated manufacturing systems.
  • Production engineer. Planning and optimising manufacturing processes.

What you could study next

Completing this Award leads directly into Year 2 of the same programme: the Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. That qualification opens doors to higher-level study, including a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering, or a degree-level engineering apprenticeship. You could also work toward a Level 3 NVQ in Engineering or a related technical qualification recognised by employers in the sector.

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