Free Level 3 Engineering Course in Grimsby. Classes run full-time at Franklin Sixth Form College, five days a week during the day. This free engineering course takes two years to complete. You'll study the design, development, manufacture, and maintenance of engineering products and systems. The course covers areas including energy, aviation, and manufacturing, giving you a broad engineering qualification that opens doors across the sector. To start, you'll need to meet the general entry criteria plus a Grade 5 in Maths and Combined Science or Physics, or a Merit in a vocational Science qualification.
Who this course is for
If you love solving problems and thinking creatively, this is the course for you. Studying Engineering will open up a range of exciting careers from energy to aviation and beyond, helping you develop your skills in the design, development, manufacture, and maintenance of engineering products and systems.
Entry requirements
General entry criteria + Grade 5 in Maths & Combined Science or Physics, or, a Merit in a vocational Science qualification
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in engineering design and product development.
You'll study the principles behind manufacturing processes and systems.
You'll explore engineering applications in sectors such as energy and aviation.
You'll learn how to maintain and evaluate engineering products and systems.
You'll apply creative and analytical thinking to solve engineering problems.
You'll build technical knowledge that underpins further study or employment in engineering.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Franklin Sixth Form College. The OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma combines coursework assignments and practical tasks with external assessments. You'll be assessed through a mix of internally marked units and externally set examinations, giving you experience of both project-based work and formal testing across the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Franklin Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Mechanical engineering technician - support design and manufacturing teams
Electrical engineering technician - work on electrical systems and components
Manufacturing technician - oversee production processes in engineering settings
Maintenance engineer - keep machinery and systems running safely
Aerospace ground technician - how to become a technician in aviation maintenance
CAD technician - produce technical drawings and designs using software
Energy sector technician - work in renewable or conventional energy systems
What you could study next
HNC or HND in Engineering (Level 4 or 5) - the next step toward a degree-level engineering qualification, often available at further education colleges.
BEng or MEng in Engineering (Degree Level) - full undergraduate study at university, building on your Level 3 engineering qualification.
Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering - combine workplace training with higher-level study in a specific engineering discipline.
