The Level 3 National Extended Diploma is equivalent in size to three A Levels. This qualification is recognised by industry as providing an excellent base as it includes elements of mechanical, electrical and electronics skills. This course is ideal if you have an interest in the technical aspects of Electronic Engineering and wish to gain a Level 3 National Extended Diploma technical qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. After successfully achieving this qualification, you can progress onto a Higher National Certificate, a Higher Apprenticeship, University or employment.
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What will I study?
The units you will study in year 1 are likely to include the following
Core mandatory units: Engineering Principles Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team Engineering Product Design and Manufacture Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering
Specialist units: Electronic Devices and Circuits Electronic Measurement and Testing of Circuits PLCs
In year 1 students must complete all units in order to progress to year 2. The units you will study in year 2 are likely to include the following
Mandatory units: A Specialist Engineering Project Microcontroller Systems for Engineers Calculus
Specialist units: Further Maths Electrical Machines Analogue Electronic Circuits Digital and Analogue Electronic Systems Industrial Robotics
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Who is this course for?
This course is ideal if you have an interest in the technical aspects of General/Electronic Engineering and wish to gain a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering.
The course is aimed at those who wish to either gain entry to University or those who wish to develop their theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enable them to work in the industry.
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How is the course assessed?
Some units are assessed externally with exams (Engineering Principles - Year 1 January, Engineering Design - Year 1 May, Microcontrollers - Year 2 May) Most units are assessed internally with assignments, between 3 and 5 per unit. There are strict deadlines for completion of assignments throughout the year.
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Your Study Programme
If you are aged 16-18, you will join a Study Programme this could be a vocational or technical qualification. We will make sure you are working at the right level on your core qualification and are challenged to achieve the highest level of qualification you can.
Work experience will be part of your study programme and will complement your college study and prepare you for employment. You will also get involved in activities to help you develop life skills and to build your confidence so you can make progress in your career.
If you have chosen to study for a T Level qualification, this will involve college-based theory and practice lessons along with relevant work placement to enable you to gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours that employers are looking for.
Weekly timetables will include tutorial support which may comprise of full group activities or one to one sessions to discuss individual progress or support needs.
All students will continue to improve their maths and English and if you don't have a grade 4 at GCSE, we will work with you towards achieving that goal (subject to specific entry requirements for particular courses).
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Knowledge
You will develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of:
General engineering principles. Health and safety in practice. Quality principles in engineering Electronic devices and circuits PLCs Microcontroller systems for engineers Calculus Further maths Electrical machines Analogue electronic circuits Digital and analogue electronic systems Industrial robotics
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Skills
You will have the ability to:
Engineering design and CAD. Electronic measurement and testing of circuits Completion of a specialist engineering project Calculus
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Behaviours
What is required?
Prioritise health and safety Team focus to meet work goals; for example, working effectively with others and resolving issues in discussion with others Support an equal, diverse and inclusive culture.
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General info
Students will be expected to purchase some basic equipment relevant to the course. This will be conveyed to them in the form of a kit list, sent via email during the summer before they enrol.
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Progression and Career Opportunities
On successful completion of this qualification students could continue their studies to a HNC in Engineering on a part time basis or by applying to University for a relevant degree programme. Or employment as an engineering technician. Specific areas of work could include specialist areas such as:
- Engineering technician
- Cad design technician
- Design engineer in high performance engineering
- Project leader
- Test and inspection
- Green technology
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Entry Requirements for new students
Four GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English and maths.
Current Level 2 Engineering students will require:
- Pass at Level 2
- 90% attendance
- Good behaviour record
- GCSE in maths and English at grade 4
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Admissions Process
We recommend that you attend one of our exciting open events so that you can look around the department, the college and meet the tutors. You are welcome to do this before or after you apply.
These events have proved very successful in ensuring students and their families see the best of what the college has to offer such as our inspirational teaching areas, teachers, library facilities and places to eat.
Once you have applied our experienced Enrolment Team will consider your application carefully and will let you know, by email, if the College would like to make you a conditional offer based on you meeting the specified entry requirements. If your predicted grades or career aims suggest that an alternative subject area or course level would be more appropriate for you at this stage, we will contact you either by telephone, email or text. If you have told us that you have some additional support needs we will contact you to find out more so that we can help you.
