Engineering Technologies - Level 3

In this advanced study programme learners will build on previously developed engineering skills and apply advanced principles, practices and knowledge to enable learners to successfully work in an engineering environment at technician level or as an advanced apprentice. It will also provide learners with the ability to work independently working on their own initiative with the minimum of supervision.

The skills that will be further developed include, but will not be limited to:

• Engineering and Environmental Health and Safety
• Engineering Organisational Efficiency and Improvement
• Computer Aided Design (CAD) Techniques
• Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Programming/Machining
• Analogue Electronics
• Digital Electronics
• Advanced Milling
• Advanced Turning
• Directed and private study


Additional Employability tuition will include:

• IT skills to include the use of Word and Excel and engineering specialist software. E.g. Cimco Edit, Fanuc NC guide, AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• CAD/CAM training.
• Employability Skills.
• Work Experience.
• Personal Professional Development - Preparation work in readiness for an job interview or apprenticeship in Engineering e.g. CV writing and completing job application forms.
• Functional skills or GCSE Maths/ English.

Assessment will take place via assignments set throughout the year and practical skills tasks. Each unit studied (8) will have set assignments and set practical work. Assignments will carry success criteria of Pass and Fail grades.

You will have tutor support throughout your study programme and one to one tutor support and guidance as needed of 20 minutes every 6 weeks. You will also contribute to your own support using the college's Electronic Individual Learner Plan. This will also help you build your own "Passport to Success" documentation.

This course is advanced and thus is not suitable for school leavers. This course requires internal progression from Level 2 Engineering Technologies.

Learners aged 19 or over will be required to pay course fees. In addition to the entry qualifications listed, the offer of a place on the course is subject to the outcomes of initial assessment, which will be taken at the College as part of the admissions process. Please note that entry criteria may vary quite significantly between courses at the same level. This is to take account of the specific skills needed for success on particular courses, the length of the course and the requirements for progression to the next level. Entry criteria are given as a guide, and the exact requirements in order to obtain a place on a particular course will be confirmed following attendance at a Welcome Event/Interview.

Successful completion of all elements of this study programme will allow you to progress in several different ways, including;

• A further full or part time study programme depending on GCSE results
• Gaining of employment within the Engineering industry at technician level
• An advanced apprenticeship scheme in Engineering