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Level 3 Engineering Course in Hinckley for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start31 Aug 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free Level 3 Engineering Course in Hinckley. Classes run at The Hinckley School, full-time over two years.

The course is a Pearson Edexcel BTEC that challenges you to design for real-world scenarios and explore how engineering shapes the world around us. You'll study engineering principles, materials, design processes, and technical applications. The course suits learners who have a grade 5 or above in GCSE Maths and a grade 5 or above in a Science subject.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Engineering is a skills-based course, which will challenge you to design for real-world scenarios and applications and to explore how Engineering impacts on our world today.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for The Hinckley Sixth Form, plus 5 in a Science subject. 6 in GCSE Maths is preferred, 5 is essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore core engineering principles and how they apply in practice.
  • You'll develop skills in design, including designing for real-world scenarios.
  • You'll study engineering materials and their properties.
  • You'll learn about manufacturing processes and production techniques.
  • You'll use technical drawing and CAD tools to communicate design ideas.
  • You'll investigate how engineering impacts society and the environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical design tasks, and project work. Assessment combines internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams or tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. Your assignments will be based on realistic engineering scenarios. External assessments take place at set points during the two-year course.

What you will need to bring

The Hinckley School will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers across a range of technical sectors.
  • CAD Technician, produces technical drawings and models using design software.
  • Manufacturing Technician, works on production and quality processes in industry.
  • Maintenance Technician, keeps machinery and equipment running in a workplace.
  • Engineering Apprentice, combines on-the-job training with further study at Level 3 or above.

What you could study next

  • HNC in Engineering (Level 4), a natural next step into higher technical study after this BTEC.
  • HND in Engineering (Level 5), builds further 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 roles.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines a degree with paid employment in the sector.
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