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Free Level 3 Engineering Course in Middlesbrough

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Engineering Course in Middlesbrough. Classes run at Macmillan Academy, full-time during the day.

The course covers welding, fabrication, CAD CAM, engineering design, and mathematics for engineers. You'll need standard entry requirements plus a grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths to join. The Pearson Edexcel qualification takes two years to complete.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering.

Who this course is for

According to the Engineering Council UK, engineers on average enjoy better remuneration than many other professions. There are huge opportunities and many skills gaps within this diverse and rapidly developing sector, both within the UK and abroad. This course includes a variety of units and will give you skills and knowledge in the following: welding, fabrication, CAD CAM, engineering design and mathematics for engineers.

Entry requirements

Standard entry requirements plus a 4 or above in GCSE mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical welding and fabrication skills.
  • You'll use CAD CAM software to design and produce engineering components.
  • You'll apply engineering design principles to real projects.
  • You'll build your mathematics skills in an engineering context.
  • You'll gain knowledge of the engineering sector and its career opportunities.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom and workshop setting at Macmillan Academy. Learning is unit-based, covering both practical and theory work. Assessment includes assignments, practical tasks, and coursework across the units. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than through a single end exam.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering operative, works in manufacturing or production environments.
  • Engineering technician, supports design and maintenance in engineering firms.
  • Fabricator, constructs metal structures and components.
  • Welder, joins metals in manufacturing, construction, or repair.
  • CAD technician, produces technical drawings using computer-aided design software.
  • Maintenance engineer, keeps machinery and equipment running in industrial settings.

What you could study next

  • HNC in Engineering (Level 4), a higher-level qualification for those wanting to specialise further and move into technical or supervisory roles.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines university study with paid work in an engineering role.
  • NVQ Level 3 in a specific engineering discipline, useful for gaining a recognised competency qualification in your chosen trade area.
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