Course overview

Level 3 Engineering Foundation Diploma City of Bristol College

This course is worth the equivalent of 1.5 A Levels and will give you all of the basic skills that you need to become an Engineering Technician.

You will learn a wide range of Engineering disciplines across seven units and can progress to the Extended Diploma at the end of the year.

Additional information

Who is this course for?

This course is for those who are interested in engineering principles and are aged between 16-18.

What you'll learn

During this course, you will learn various engineering principles. 

Course entry requirements

5 x GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Language and Maths.

We will invite you to a course information meeting event where you will receive information, advice and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

You will need to provide a copy of your last school report and / or a reference from an employer or relevant professional, this will include attendance. This is to ensure we can support you to be able to achieve well on the course.

Applicants with 85% or below attendance will have been deemed not to have met this criteria. All applicants are given an opportunity to discuss any evidence- based mitigating circumstances that may have affected the reference / school report. We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish. Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

How is the course delivered and assessed?

This course is delivered face to face in the Advanced Engineering Centre at Parkway.

Assessment will take place through both external and internal assessments.

Future career and study opportunities

Students can progress to an extended diploma and then on to university or an apprenticeship.

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