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Free Level 3 Engineering Course in Nottingham – Ashfield Comprehensive School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 Engineering Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Ashfield Comprehensive School, full-time over two years. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

You'll study core engineering principles, including design, materials, and manufacturing processes. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers both theory and practical skills, giving you a strong foundation for technical work or further study. Units include engineering design, mathematics for engineering, and how systems and components work together.

You'll finish with a Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering at Level 3.

Who this course is for

16-18 year old's

What you will learn

  • You'll explore core engineering principles, including forces, materials, and energy.
  • You'll develop skills in engineering design and technical drawing.
  • You'll study mathematics as it applies to engineering problems.
  • You'll learn how mechanical and electrical systems and components function.
  • You'll practise analysing and solving engineering challenges.
  • You'll build an understanding of manufacturing processes and quality control.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom teaching with practical and project-based work. Assessment includes externally marked exams and internally assessed assignments. Some units are assessed through coursework and design projects. You'll attend full-time daytime classes at Ashfield Comprehensive School across the two-year programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashfield Comprehensive School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers across a range of technical settings.
  • CAD Technician, produces technical drawings and models using design software.
  • Manufacturing Technician, works on production lines and quality processes.
  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps machinery and equipment running safely.
  • Electrical Engineering Assistant, supports electrical installation and testing work.
  • Product Design Assistant, helps develop and test new products.

What you could study next

  • HNC in Engineering, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to deepen technical knowledge after this BTEC.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Engineering, a work-based route that builds practical competence alongside employment.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, combining university study with paid on-the-job training for those ready to specialise.
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