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Free Level 3 Digital Engineering Design Course in Sheffield

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyGateway Qualifications awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Digital Engineering Design Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College.

The course runs part-time during the day, over one year. You'll study the principles behind the course, including CAD software, technical drawing, and design workflows used in real engineering environments. Topics cover design processes, engineering standards, and how to produce and interpret technical documentation.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Certificate in Digital Engineering Design.

Who this course is for

The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.

Entry requirements

Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.

What you will learn

  • You'll use CAD software to create and edit engineering designs.
  • You'll produce technical drawings to industry standards.
  • You'll interpret engineering documentation and specifications.
  • You'll apply design processes used in engineering and manufacturing.
  • You'll understand engineering materials and their properties in a design context.
  • You'll develop skills in checking and validating design outputs.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at The Sheffield College. Teaching combines practical design tasks with underpinning theory. Assessment is likely to include assignments, design projects, and portfolio evidence demonstrating your skills across the qualification units. Check the college website for the full assessment breakdown for this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • CAD Technician, produces technical drawings and models for engineering projects.
  • Engineering Technician, supports design and development work across manufacturing or construction.
  • Design Draughtsperson, creates detailed technical plans for products or structures.
  • Manufacturing Support Technician, assists with production planning using digital design tools.
  • Technical Design Assistant, works within an engineering team on design documentation.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 HNC in Engineering, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to move into more senior technical roles.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Engineering, builds on your design knowledge with a work-based competency qualification.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines university-level study with paid employment in the sector.
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