BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) Level 3

In a nutshell

This full-time one-year qualification is designed to allow you to develop the higher-level skills needed to progress to the second year for BTEC National Extended Diploma (equivalent to three A-Levels), which enable for university study, or apprenticeship at Level 4 or higher, or employment at a technical or professional level within the engineering industry.

This course is for you if...

... You have previous experience or qualifications in this sector
... You want to develop an in-depth knowledge
... You’re good at problem solving and you’re hard working

What will I be doing?

You’ll study units such as:

• Unit 1: Engineering principles, covering mathematics, mechanical and electrical principles
• Unit 2: Delivery of engineering processes safely as a team
• Unit 3: Engineering product design and manufacture
• Unit 4: Applied commercial and quality principles in engineering
• Unit 10: Computer aided design in engineering
• Unit 25: Mechanical behaviour of metallic materials
• Unit 41: Manufacturing secondary machining processes

You’ll be assessed through assignments, exams/tests, and practical work. Upon completion, you’ll achieve:

• BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical)
• Skills Activities
• Maths and English
• Other relevant qualifications to enhance your skill set

What is expected of me?

To enrol, you’ll need:

• a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Mathematics at Grade B, English/Welsh First Language at Grade C and Science at Grade C

or

• an appropriate Level 2 Diploma qualification at Merit Grade and GCSE Maths at Grade B and English/Welsh First Language at Grade C or above.

What comes next?

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) in the second year; then further to HNC Engineering at Coleg Gwent or other higher education study in a university, or an apprenticeship or employment in the engineering sector.

Additional information

All costs are under review and subject to change.