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Engineering
Level 3

Engineering

Duration

1 year

Location

Rush Green Campus

Starting

Sept 2025

Audience

16-18

Careers

Engineering

This course offers a range of core and optional units designed to provide a solid foundation in Engineering.

You will gain hands-on skills in operating machinery, alongside proficiency in CAD software for creating detailed technical drawings. You will also build problem-solving, project management and teamwork skills, whilst understanding health and safety practices and industry standards.

Through practical tasks, industry engagement and project-based learning, you will be well prepared for further education or entry-level roles in various engineering sectors.

On this course, you will learn:

  • Mechanics and electrical systems
  • Product design and manufacture
  • Applied commercial and quality principles
  • Business and quality assurance practices
  • Delivery of engineering processes safely as a team
  • Specialist engineering projects

You will be assessed through exams.

You will need to have GCSE Maths, English Language and two additional subjects at grade 4 (C) or above.

As part of the application process you will also be asked to explain why you want to study this course, so that we can ensure any course offer made aligns to your career goals.

On completion of this course, you will be able to progress into further study or university in fields like Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.

You can also move into an Apprenticeship including roles like Engineering Technician or Design Engineer.

Employment options include junior roles in Design, Maintenance or Production Engineering with opportunities for career advancement.

Where it can lead to
You could progress to the following courses
Career progression

There are number of routes you can take following successful completion of a course. Further study can include Higher Education courses or a Higher Apprenticeship where you will expand your skills through study whilst earning a wage. Or you may choose to move directly into employment.

Contact our careers team for further guidance.