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Level 3 Engineering Technologies Course in Scunthorpe – North Lindsey College

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Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyEAL awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact DN Colleges Group for more info.

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About this course

Level 3 Engineering Technologies Course in Scunthorpe. Classes run at North Lindsey College, full-time during the day.

If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course is free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply depending on your prior qualifications and personal circumstances.

This engineering technologies qualification covers mechanical and electrical principles, health and safety, CAD, pneumatics, hydraulics, and analogue and digital systems. You also complete 30 hours of work experience. The course takes one year and is assessed through online exams and practical tasks. You'll finish with a Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technologies.

Who this course is for

This qualification has been developed to provide learners with underpinning knowledge and related practical skills in a range of engineering subjects, along with practical experience and expectations of the situations that they could face in an engineering job role.

01 Purpose of qualification

The EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technologies is a Vocational Related Qualification (VRQ).

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

What you will learn

  • You'll study engineering health and safety principles and environmental responsibilities.
  • You'll learn mechanical maintenance techniques used in engineering workplaces.
  • You'll explore pneumatics and hydraulics principles and how they apply in practice.
  • You'll develop skills in CAD (computer-aided design) for engineering applications.
  • You'll study analogue electronics and digital systems.
  • You'll gain an understanding of electrical principles.
  • You'll complete 30 hours of work experience in an engineering environment.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom at North Lindsey College, combining theory with hands-on practical work. Assessment includes two online exams covering health and safety and engineering principles. You'll also complete a series of practical units across mechanical and electrical engineering topics. There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Lindsey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering Technician, supports engineers across mechanical and electrical projects.
  • Maintenance Engineer, keeps machinery and equipment running safely.
  • Mechanical Engineer, designs and maintains mechanical systems and components.
  • Welder, joins and repairs metal parts using specialist equipment.
  • Electrical Engineer, works on electrical systems, equipment, and power infrastructure.
  • Engineering Project Manager, plans and oversees engineering projects from start to finish.

What you could study next

  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering, a Level 4 qualification that deepens technical knowledge and can lead to degree-level study.
  • NVQ Level 3 in Engineering, adds workplace competence evidence valued by employers.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering, combines paid work with university-level study for those ready to specialise.
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