Course overview

Engineering Foundation Diploma City of Bristol College

This one-year, full-time Engineering National Foundation Diploma will give you the basic skills you need to become an engineering technician. Delivered by a specially-selected teaching team in fully-equipped facilities. The course covers seven units and a wide range of engineering disciplines.

At the end of the course, you can progress to the Extended Diploma.

If you’re aged 19+ and this will be your first Level 3 course, it could be free for you under the government’s National Skills Fund (NSF) scheme. Get in touch to find out more.

Dates and applications

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Engineering Foundation Diploma Parkway Centre
Bristol
Course Code
LPF1184C01-1
Dates
04/09/2023 - 21/06/2024
Duration
1 years
Days
Mon, Weds & Fri
Hours per week
14.00
Start Time
09:00
Location
Parkway Centre
Fee
This course costs £3345. If you are aged 16-18 and looking to study full time; you will not pay any tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over, you may also be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
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Engineering Foundation Diploma Parkway Centre
Bristol
Course Code
LPF1184C01-1
Dates
02/09/2024 - 20/06/2025
Duration
1 years
Days
Date/Day(s) Being Finalised
Hours per week
14.00
Start Time
09:00
Location
Parkway Centre
Fee
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
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Course Code Dates Duration Days Hours per week Start Time Location Fee
LPF1184C01-1 04/09/2023 - 21/06/2024 1 years Mon, Weds & Fri 14.00 09:00 Parkway Centre
This course costs £3345. If you are aged 16-18 and looking to study full time; you will not pay any tuition fees. If you are aged 19 or over, you may also be eligible to study for free. Please contact us to discuss your options or visit our Financial Support page.
Apply
LPF1184C01-1 02/09/2024 - 20/06/2025 1 years Date/Day(s) Being Finalised 14.00 09:00 Parkway Centre
This course is still in its planning phase; course details - including fee information - are subject to change. In June, course details will be finalised and enrolment will open.
Apply

Additional information

Who is this course for?

Want to work in Engineering? This vocational-focussed qualification will give you the knowledge and specific skills you need.

The course allows you the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes to support successful work performance.

What you'll learn

During the course you will learn the fundamentals of engineering principles. Units include delivery of engineering processes safely as a team, applied commercial and quality principles in engineering, calculus to solve engineering problems, electro, pneumatic and hydraulic systems and devices, computer aided drafting in engineering and electrical technology.

You will be enrolled on the Engineering National Foundation Diploma Level 3, which is a one-year course.

Upon successful completion of year one, you can progress onto the Extended Diploma in year two.

Course entry requirements

To join this course a strong mathematical ability is a must. You should possess five GCSEs at Grade 5 (C) or above which must include maths, science and English.

Mature students who may not have GCSEs or students who have gained technical qualifications, should contact the course tutor.

How is the course delivered and assessed?

The course is delivered through a combination of formal teaching, class exercises, laboratory exercises and is assessed via external examination and written coursework and/or time constrained coursework (equivalent to an open book exam).

Note that assessment is continuous throughout the course. and that there is no final examination.

Future career and study opportunities

With the qualification completed students have a choice of three routes within the Extended Diploma in Engineering – Mechanical, Electrical or Aero option. The Engineering National Foundation Diploma Level 3 is equivalent to 1.5 A Levels.

Additional costs

You will need to provide your own personal protective equipment (PPE) in the form of boots and uniform/clothing. You will also need pens, books, drawing equipment and a scientific calculator.

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