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Level 3 Engineering Course in Banbury for 16 to 18 Year Olds – North Oxfordshire Academy

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Engineering Course in Banbury. Classes run at North Oxfordshire Academy, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC Diploma follows a manufacturing pathway. You'll study design, development, manufacture, and maintenance of engineering products and systems. Units include fabrication and CAD/CAM, chosen to match local industry needs. Learning happens through projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations. The course takes two years to complete.

You'll finish with a 90-credit Diploma in Engineering at Level 3.

Who this course is for

This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the design, development and manufacture and maintenance of engineering products and systems. The course is practical; work related and follows a manufacturing pathway developed by BTEC. Learning is achieved through the completion of projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. Our units have been picked to suit local business demands such as fabrication and CAD/CAM. The course will be developed so that students will be able demonstrate and use machines such as 3D printer, CAM Routers, Workshop machines and use CAD software such as Solidworks and Auto CAD efficiently.

Entry requirements

To do this course, you will need: 5 A*-C at GCSE including a “B” in Math's and a “Distinction” at level 2 Engineering.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of engineering design and product development.
  • You'll learn manufacturing and fabrication techniques.
  • You'll use CAD/CAM software to design and model engineering components.
  • You'll study the maintenance of engineering systems and products.
  • You'll complete projects based on real workplace engineering scenarios.
  • You'll build skills in planning and problem-solving within a manufacturing context.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on projects and assignments in the classroom. Work is based on realistic workplace situations and industry demands. Assessment is through completed assignments and project work rather than written exams. Units are structured around the BTEC manufacturing pathway.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Oxfordshire Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering technician, supports design and manufacturing processes in industry.
  • Engineering operative, works on production lines or in fabrication workshops.
  • CAD/CAM technician, uses software to design and program manufacturing equipment.
  • Manufacturing engineer, oversees production and quality in engineering firms.
  • Maintenance engineer, keeps machinery and systems running in industrial settings.
  • Fabrication technician, works with metals and materials to build engineering components.

What you could study next

  • HNC in Engineering (Level 4), a common next step for technicians moving into higher-level roles.
  • HND in Engineering (Level 5), leads toward degree-level study or senior technical positions.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines work and university-level study.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, adds a competence-based qualification recognised by many employers.
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