Free Level 3 Engineering Technology Course in York. Classes run at York College, full-time during the day. The course runs for one year. You'll build a solid grounding in engineering technology, covering the principles and practical knowledge that underpin modern engineering roles. This free engineering technology course suits those ready to commit to focused, full-time study. You'll have an initial assessment to make sure the level is right for you, and the college will use it to plan your learning.
Who this course is for
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
Entry requirements
Please see the York College website for full details of this course: https://www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/
What you will learn
You'll develop knowledge of core engineering principles and how they apply in practice.
You'll study engineering systems, components, and how they work together.
You'll learn to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
You'll explore materials science and the properties of materials used in engineering.
You'll apply mathematical and scientific concepts to engineering problems.
You'll develop practical skills relevant to engineering technology roles.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at York College, combining taught lessons with practical activities. Assessment is likely to include assignments, projects, and written tasks that test your understanding of engineering principles. The college will confirm the full assessment details before you start. Check the York College website for the latest information on how this course is assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. York College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Engineering technician: support engineers across manufacturing or infrastructure projects.
Maintenance technician: keep equipment and systems running in industrial settings.
Production operative (technical): work on the technical side of manufacturing processes.
Quality control inspector: check products and components meet engineering standards.
Electrical or mechanical engineering assistant: support qualified engineers on site or in workshops.
Technical sales engineer: apply engineering knowledge in a customer-facing commercial role.
What you could study next
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering: a Level 4 qualification that deepens your technical knowledge and is valued by employers for more senior technician roles.
Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering: Level 5 study, often a route into the second year of a degree.
Degree Apprenticeship in Engineering: combine paid work with a full engineering degree at Level 6.
Professional engineering chartership routes: once in work, qualifications like those from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) support career progression.
