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Level 3 Engineering Course in Rugby for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Lawrence Sheriff School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Engineering Courses in Rugby.

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About this course

Free Level 3 Engineering Course in Rugby. Classes run at Lawrence Sheriff School, full-time over two years.

The course is the Pearson Edexcel Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Engineering (Extended Certificate), equivalent to one A Level. You'll study four units: Engineering Principles, Health and Safety, Designing and Making, and Computer Aided Design. Each unit is taught by a specialist teacher. You'll need a grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics and a grade 6 or above in a GCSE Science subject to enrol.

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

Who this course is for

The LSS BTEC National Engineering course is an Extended Certificate course equivalent to one A Level. There are four units covered over two years. Three are mandatory, Unit 1: Engineering Principles, Unit 2: Health & Safety, Unit 3: Designing & Making. The optional unit is Unit 10: Computer Aided Design. All are taught concurrently with a specialist teacher for each unit.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 or above in GCSE Mathematics. Grade 6 or above in a GCSE Science subject

What you will learn

  • You'll study core engineering principles, including forces, materials, and electrical systems.
  • You'll learn health and safety practices relevant to engineering environments.
  • You'll design and make engineering products, developing practical and technical skills.
  • You'll use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to create and develop technical drawings.
  • You'll build understanding of how engineering principles apply to real design challenges.

How you will learn

You'll be taught in a classroom by a specialist teacher for each unit. The four units run concurrently throughout the two years. Assessment is a mix of external exams and internally assessed coursework, as set by Pearson Edexcel for the BTEC National qualification.

What you will need to bring

Lawrence Sheriff School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers in design, testing, or maintenance roles.
  • CAD Technician, produces technical drawings using CAD software for engineering or construction projects.
  • Manufacturing Technician, works on production lines or in manufacturing environments.
  • Apprentice Engineer, combines on-the-job training with further study toward a full engineering qualification.

What you could study next

  • HNC in Engineering (Level 4), a common next step into higher technical study, often available at college or university.
  • HND in Engineering (Level 5), builds on an HNC and can lead into the second year of a degree.
  • BEng or MEng degree (Level 6 and above), needed for Chartered Engineer status and senior engineering roles.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines university study with paid employment in the sector.
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