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Level 3 Engineering Course in Codsall for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Engineering Course in Codsall. Classes run at Codsall Community High School, full-time over two years.

You'll need a Grade 4 or above in GCSE Design Technology to join. The course covers core engineering principles, problem-solving, teamwork, and technical communication. You'll learn how to analyse challenges and develop practical engineering solutions.

You'll finish with an OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate in Engineering.

Who this course is for

Engineering is a vitally important subject and feature in every aspect of humanity. It is also challenging and exciting. Many of the skills that engineers hone and use open doors to professional advancement, personal growth, and other opportunities. Engineers learn how to analyse and solve problems, encourage innovative thinking, work in a team, communicate with others, meet deadlines and manage others.

This course is for students who would like to learn the skills needed to secure a job with an engineering company in the future.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 or above in GCSE Design Technology.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop problem-solving and analytical thinking skills used in engineering practice.
  • You'll learn how to design and evaluate engineering solutions.
  • You'll study the technical principles that underpin modern engineering.
  • You'll practise working as part of a team on engineering tasks.
  • You'll build skills in communicating technical ideas clearly.
  • You'll learn how to plan and manage your work to meet deadlines.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at Codsall Community High School. The course combines theory with practical engineering tasks. Assessment includes coursework units and examinations. You'll complete assignments that test your technical knowledge and your ability to apply it to real engineering problems.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Codsall Community High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering technician, supports engineers across manufacturing and construction.
  • Maintenance technician, keeps machinery and equipment running safely.
  • Production operative, works on engineering or manufacturing production lines.
  • CAD technician, produces technical drawings and designs.
  • Quality control inspector, checks products meet engineering standards.
  • Apprentice engineer, earns while training toward a full engineering role.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering, a Level 4 qualification that takes your technical knowledge further and is valued by employers.
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering, a Level 5 route that can lead into a degree.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines university study with paid work in an engineering role.
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