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Foundation in Engineering
Level 3
Gloucester
Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
Expect to gain the knowledge and to a limited extent the practical skills to work in an environment requiring a high level of technical skill and responsibility.
At level 3 there are two options to choose from in your engineering training.
- the City & Guilds (Craft) route which will be a continuation from City & Guilds Level 2
- the Level 3 Engineering route follows the BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Engineering in Year 1 and BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering should you choose to progress onto year 2. This route (Years 1 and 2) will be the next step after your GCSEs or equivalent.
The courses are delivered in well-equipped teaching rooms making this a great place to learn about a wide variety of subjects and topic areas. The teaching staff are specialists in Engineering and equipment and software packages are the same/similar to those used in industry.
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering provides you with a solid base on which to build in preparation for your exciting journey in becoming a qualified Engineer. It enables you to gain an industry recognised technical qualification and will take 2 years to achieve. It is equivalent to 1.5 or 3 A levels and accredits UCAS points.
We have fantastic links to local industries and will help you to gain useful work experience.
You’ll study a range of engineering related topics including:
Year 1
- Engineering Principles
- Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team
- Engineering Product Design and Manufacture
- Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering
Plus three additional units which may include topics like:
- Computer Aided Design in Engineering
- Work Experience in the Engineering Sector
- Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes
- Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining Processes
- Additive Manufacturing Processes
Year 2 (if you decide to progress)
- Microcontroller Systems for Engineers
- Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
- Further Engineering Mathematics
Plus a number of additional units which may include topics like:
- Electrical Machines
- Analogue Electronic Circuits
- Electronic Measurement and Testing of Circuits
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A minimum of four GCSEs at grades A*-C or 4 and above, including both English and maths (higher tier/grade 5). Or a minimum of five GCSEs at grades A*-C including higher tier maths or new grade 5.
Expect to gain the knowledge and to a limited extent the practical skills to work in an environment requiring a high level of technical skill and responsibility.
At level 3 there are two options to choose from in your engineering training.
- the City & Guilds (Craft) route which will be a continuation from City & Guilds Level 2
- the Level 3 Engineering route follows the BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Engineering in Year 1 and BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering should you choose to progress onto year 2. This route (Years 1 and 2) will be the next step after your GCSEs or equivalent.
The courses are delivered in well-equipped teaching rooms making this a great place to learn about a wide variety of subjects and topic areas. The teaching staff are specialists in Engineering and equipment and software packages are the same/similar to those used in industry.
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering provides you with a solid base on which to build in preparation for your exciting journey in becoming a qualified Engineer. It enables you to gain an industry recognised technical qualification and will take 2 years to achieve. It is equivalent to 1.5 or 3 A levels and accredits UCAS points.
We have fantastic links to local industries and will help you to gain useful work experience.
You’ll study a range of engineering related topics including:
Year 1
- Engineering Principles
- Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team
- Engineering Product Design and Manufacture
- Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering
Plus three additional units which may include topics like:
- Computer Aided Design in Engineering
- Work Experience in the Engineering Sector
- Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes
- Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining Processes
- Additive Manufacturing Processes
Year 2 (if you decide to progress)
- Microcontroller Systems for Engineers
- Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
- Further Engineering Mathematics
Plus a number of additional units which may include topics like:
- Electrical Machines
- Analogue Electronic Circuits
- Electronic Measurement and Testing of Circuits
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At the end of year 1 you can progress onto the second year which will enable you to progress onto higher education at Gloucestershire College, including HTQ (HNC), university or employment.
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Engineering covers a wide range of careers and exciting job opportunities. You could work in communications, electrical or electronic engineering, manufacturing, mechanical engineering, medical technology, power systems and transport – to name a few!
Studying engineering at Gloucestershire College not only gives you the opportunity to get career-focused qualifications, but you’ll also have access to some of the best facilities available, which are vital to support study in this technology-based field.
Engineering is a key sector in Gloucestershire, so you’ll get excellent opportunities for work experience with our employer partners. You’ll also be in a great position to progress on to a range of higher apprenticeships, trailblazer degree programmes and foundation degrees that are validated by the University of the West of England, and delivered by the College at our Gloucester Campus.
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