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Free Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Course in Chelmsford

CostFREE
Duration42 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryWork based
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Course. Work-based training at your workplace.

You train while you work, earning as you learn. The course takes around 42 months to complete. You'll study core engineering knowledge that applies across all pathways. Topics include engineering maths and science, materials, diagnostics, and safe working practices. You then specialise in one area. Pathways include Machinist (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering), Product Design and Development Technician, or Technical Support Technician. You'll need GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 4 to 9, or Level 2 Functional Skills in both subjects.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technologies.

Who this course is for

Engineering Technicians take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work they undertake within the limits of their personal authority. They also need to be able to demonstrate a core set of behaviours in order to be competent in their job role, complement wider business strategy and development. This will enable them to support their long-term career development. Engineered and manufactured products and systems that Engineering Technicians work on could involve mechanical, electrical, electronic, electromechanical and fluid power components/systems.

The pathways we offer in this standard will be: Machinist (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering), Product Design and Development Technician, Technical Support Technician.

Entry requirements

Typically GCSEs in English and Maths at grades 9-4 OR Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths.

For further entry requirement information, please email [email protected] as these can vary by individual.

What you will learn

  • You'll apply engineering and manufacturing maths and scientific principles to your work.
  • You'll identify and use the right materials for engineering and manufacturing tasks.
  • You'll use diagnostic methods to find and solve common engineering problems.
  • You'll work safely and follow current approved processes and procedures.
  • You'll obtain, check, and use technical documentation correctly.
  • You'll understand the different roles and functions within an engineering organisation.
  • You'll develop specialist skills in your chosen pathway, such as machining, product design, or technical support.

How you will learn

You learn on the job, applying skills directly in your workplace. Training combines practical work experience with off-the-job study. Assessment includes observations of your work, written knowledge tests, and a portfolio of evidence. The apprenticeship ends with an end-point assessment carried out by an independent assessor.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Technician, takes responsibility for quality and accuracy in engineering work.
  • Manufacturing Technician, supports production processes in a manufacturing environment.
  • CNC Machinist, programs and operates CNC machines to produce precision parts.
  • Product Design Technician, supports the design and development of engineered products.
  • Technical Support Technician, provides technical assistance within an engineering team.
  • Maintenance Technician, keeps machinery and equipment running safely and efficiently.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering, a natural next step toward engineering management or chartered status.
  • Level 4 Engineering Apprenticeship, builds on your Level 3 skills with more advanced technical and leadership knowledge.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines degree-level study with continued workplace experience for those aiming at senior technical roles.
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