Free Level 3 Engineering Course in Brockenhurst. Classes run at Brockenhurst College, part-time during the day, over one year. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths, English Language, and Science, to join. This free engineering course covers core engineering principles through a mix of theory and practical work. It suits anyone who wants to build a solid engineering qualification while keeping other commitments manageable. The OCR Cambridge Advanced National in Engineering is a recognised level 3 engineering qualification.
Who this course is for
You can expand your knowledge about maintaining health and preventing and treating diseases, as well as learn new practical skills, by selecting this learning opportunity.Medical Science is designed to further your scientific understanding while following a curriculum with a clear medical emphasis.You will learn through a variety of teaching methods in specialist laboratories. These methods include theory lectures, demonstrations and practical tasks that will equip you with a range of skills.The key topic areas will be health, physiology and disease. There are also opportunities to study related areas such as pharmacology, physiological measurement, clinical testing and medical research.
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 4 and above with a minimum average GCSE score of 4.0, including:* Maths* English Language* Science 4/4 or separate sciences grade 4,4
What you will learn
You'll develop an understanding of core engineering principles and how they apply in practice.
You'll explore engineering materials, their properties, and how they are used in design and manufacture.
You'll study engineering systems and how components work together.
You'll practise technical drawing and design skills used across engineering disciplines.
You'll learn to apply mathematical and scientific concepts to engineering problems.
You'll build practical skills through hands-on tasks alongside classroom theory.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a combination of theory sessions and practical tasks in the classroom. Assessment for the OCR Cambridge Advanced National follows a mix of internally assessed coursework and externally set assessments. Your work across units contributes to your final grade. Teaching methods include tutor-led sessions, demonstrations, and applied tasks that connect theory to real engineering contexts.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brockenhurst College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Engineering technician, supporting design and maintenance work in a technical team
Manufacturing operative, working on production lines or in fabrication
CAD technician, producing technical drawings and design files
Maintenance engineer assistant, helping to keep equipment and systems running
Quality control inspector, checking products and components meet specifications
Apprentice engineer, combining paid work with further on-the-job training
What you could study next
HNC in Engineering (Level 4) - the next step if you want to move into higher technical or supervisory roles.
Level 3 NVQ in Engineering Maintenance - adds a work-based qualification recognised for skilled engineering roles.
Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering - combines university-level study with employment, building on your Level 3 engineering qualification.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering) - an alternative route into an engineering degree if you want to go to university.
