Engineering - Level 3 Diploma

This Level 3 City & Guilds qualification is a one-year course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to progress into an Engineering Apprenticeship.

The course is highly practical and you will spend the majority of your time in the engineering workshop. The course is perfect for anyone aspiring to start an apprenticeship or work in maintenance, installation and commissioning as a technician.

The topics covered are:

• Engineering health and safety
• Engineering principles
• Principles of engineering maintenance, installation and commissioning
• Maintenance of machine systems
• Machining materials by turning
• Produce drawings using CAD

You will need:

• Three GCSE's at grade 4 or above including English, Science and Maths or an equivalent Level 2 Engineering qualification with Maths and English Functional Skills at Level 2.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

Engineering health and safety and engineering principles will be assessed externally through an online exam and the rest of the units will be assessed through assignments, coursework and portfolio evidence.

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Adults - Level 3

If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. If you are older, or already have a Level 3, we have many other Level 3 courses that are also free to study. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Upon successfully completing this one-year course, you are able to progress onto an Engineering Apprenticeship or a Level 3 National Foundation in Engineering if you wish to go to university.