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Level 3 Engineering Course in Bristol – City Bristol College Parkway Centre

Cost£5,421.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Engineering Course in Bristol. Classes run at City Bristol College Parkway Centre, full-time during the day.

The course runs for one year and covers nine units across a wide range of engineering disciplines. You'll build the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to work as an engineering technician. Units include core engineering principles, materials, manufacturing processes, and applied mathematics. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Maths, Science, and English. Mature students or those with equivalent technical qualifications should contact the centre directly.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel 90-Credit Diploma in Engineering at Level 3.

Who this course is for

Delivered by a specially selected teaching team in a new fully equipped state of the art building. The 90 credit Diploma is designed to equip students with the basic skills to become an engineering technician. The course covers 9 units and covers a wide range of engineering disciplines. At the end of the first year student can progress to the extended diploma.

Entry requirements

These entry requirements are the minimum required and strong mathematic ability is a must.----You should possess 4 GCSEs at Grade Cthat include Maths,Science andEnglish.----Mature students who may not have GCSEs or who have gained technical qualifications such as those detailed below should contact the course tutor.----BTEC First Diploma in Engineering (with Merit grades in Mathematics and Science.--City & Guilds 2850 Level 3 --Other similiar or relevant qualifications----

What you will learn

  • You'll study core engineering principles across multiple disciplines.
  • You'll develop knowledge of engineering materials and their properties.
  • You'll learn manufacturing and production processes.
  • You'll apply mathematical techniques to engineering problems.
  • You'll build practical skills relevant to engineering technician roles.
  • You'll complete nine units covering a broad range of engineering topics.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Parkway Centre. The course is delivered full-time during the day. Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments, and practical tasks across the nine units. Your progress is assessed unit by unit throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. City Bristol College Parkway Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Engineering technician, supports engineers across a range of technical disciplines.
  • Engineering operative, carries out practical engineering tasks in a production or manufacturing setting.
  • Manufacturing technician, works on production lines or in engineering workshops.
  • Maintenance engineer, keeps machinery and equipment running in industrial settings.
  • Technical support assistant, provides hands-on support in engineering or manufacturing environments.

What you could study next

  • Extended Diploma in Engineering, the natural next step after this course and available at the same centre, taking your engineering qualification to a higher level.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering, a Level 4 qualification for those looking to move into higher technical or supervisory roles.
  • Engineering Apprenticeship, combines work-based training with further study toward a recognised engineering qualification.
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