This 2-year course will establish and impart all of the fundamental engineering skills that underpin workplace expectations in year 1, before then splitting into distinct mechanical or electrical pathway specialisms in year 2.
European Social Fund
Diploma, Level 3
Engineering Technologies
The course is particularly suitable for you if:
- You wish to become an Engineer (E.g. a mechanical engineer, design engineer or maintenance engineer).
- You are thinking about Engineering as a career and would like to progress onto Higher Education.
- You are looking to progress to a Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering.
EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technologies
Unit 001 Engineering and Environmental Health and Safety
Unit 003 Engineering Mathematics
Unit 006 Computer Aided Design
Unit 009 Electrical and Electronic Principles
Unit 030 General Engineering Maintenance Techniques
Unit 039 Mechanical Engineering Principles
Unit 064 Engineering Communications
EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies (Progression Only)
Unit 005 Further Engineering Science
Unit 010 Programmable Logic Controllers
Unit 017 Pattern Development
Unit 028 Maintenance Engineering Principles
Unit 035 Maintenance of Pneumatic Systems and Components
Unit 042 Engineering Inspection and Quality Control
Unit 101 Advanced Engineering Project
Many of our students progress onto the Higher National Certificate/Diploma in General Engineering at Selby College, on to a university degree programme, or enter the workplace with direct employment or as a Higher Apprentice.
We will guide and develop you throughout the course to prepare you for this transition to either the workplace or higher education and our outstanding connections with all significant local engineering employers will afford you the very best opportunities to secure an Apprenticeship.
Potential Careers
- Mechanical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
The course is particularly suitable for you if:
You wish to become an Engineer (E.g. a mechanical engineer or maintenance engineer).
You are thinking about Engineering as a career but would like some experience of the job role first, or wish to learn new skills.
You must have either successfully completed a Level 2 qualification within Engineering or have 5 grade 4s or higher, which must include Maths and English. Transfers to this course from other subject areas may be considered on a case by case basis.
87.5% internal coursework, 12.5% external assessment (coursework and examinations)
