Looking at going to uni or to undertake a higher level apprenticehsip? If yes, this is a course for anyone over 19 to get the entry grades needed.
Level 3 - Advanced
Looking at going to uni or to undertake a higher level apprenticehsip? If yes, this is a course for anyone over 19 to get the entry grades needed.
This is a one year course in engineering that involves studying a range of subjects that cover the mechanical as well as electrical and electronic fields in engineering. This qualification is equivalent to 2 A–levels in engineering. This is for adult learners to progress into higher education and employment. The units that are covered are as follow:
Unit 01 – Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace – Electrical/Mechanical
Unit 02 – Communications for Engineering Technicians – Electrical/Mechanical
Unit 03 – Mathematics for Engineering Technicians – Electrical/Mechanical
Unit 04 – Engineering project – Electrical/Mechanical
Unit 07 – Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials – Mechanical
Unit 08 – Mechanical Principles and Application – Mechanical
Unit 12 – Engineering Drawing for Technicians – Mechanical
Unit 13 – Computer-aided Drafting in Engineering – Electrical/Mechanical
Unit 24 – Principles & Applications of Electronic Devices & Circuits – Electrical
Unit 56 – Electrical and Electronic Principles – Electrical
Unit 65 – Engineering design – Electrical/Mechanical.
James Watt College
08-09-2025
Free*
Course Length: 35 Weeks
Minimum 4 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above (must include Maths and English) or a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Grade Merit or Distinction) or valid industry experience. An initial maths and English diagnostic will also be required to determine suitability or experience in the engineering sector.
The course is coursework based with some in-class assessments. All assessments are internal. Coursework includes carrying out researches involving analysis, evaluation and mathematical calculations. Each unit is graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction, dependent on work completed. You must make sure to bring notebooks, pens/pencils, scientific calculator, and drawing equipment to the college (mobile phone calculators are not allowed).
The course can lead on HNC in General engineering level 4, a degree program at university or to start an apprenticeship.