Free Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) Course in Hartlepool. Classes run at Hartlepool College of Further Education, part-time during the day. The course runs for 315 hours, so you can fit study around work or other commitments. It suits people already working in engineering who want a Level 3 qualification, and those looking to move into an entry-level engineering role. You'll build technical knowledge in advanced manufacturing processes and engineering principles. This is a Pearson Edexcel advanced manufacturing engineering qualification that carries real weight with engineering employers.
Who this course is for
This programme is aimed at adult learners who currently work in the engineering sector and wish to gain a Level 3 qualification, as well as those desirous of moving into an entry-level position with an engineering company.
What you will learn
You'll develop technical knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes and systems.
You'll understand engineering materials and their properties in a manufacturing context.
You'll study the principles of quality control and inspection in engineering environments.
You'll explore health and safety requirements relevant to manufacturing engineering.
You'll gain knowledge of engineering drawing and technical documentation.
You'll understand how production planning and control works in manufacturing settings.
How you will learn
You'll attend classroom-based sessions at Hartlepool College of Further Education. Learning is delivered part-time during the day. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Award is through assignments and written tasks that test your technical knowledge. There are no exams in the traditional sense. Your work is assessed against set criteria, and you'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Hartlepool College of Further Education will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Manufacturing technician: support production processes in a manufacturing plant.
Engineering operative: entry-level role applying technical knowledge on the shop floor.
Quality control inspector: check components and products meet engineering standards.
CNC machine operator: programme and operate computer-controlled manufacturing equipment.
Production planner: coordinate schedules and resources in a manufacturing environment.
Maintenance technician: keep engineering machinery and systems running safely.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Engineering: a broader engineering qualification that deepens your technical study and opens more senior roles.
Level 4 HNC in Engineering: a higher-level qualification recognised by employers for technician and supervisory positions, often available at further education colleges.
Apprenticeship at Level 3 or Level 4: combine paid work with structured training in a specific engineering discipline.
