BTEC L3 (1st Year) National Foundation Diploma in Engineering - Adults
at Newham College of Further Education, London · college
What the college says
If you are interested in pursuing a career in the field of mechanical, electrical or electronic engineering, then this is the course for you.
What you need to get on
For this course, you will need to have achieved one of the following: Level 2 qualification in an engineering-related subject with an overall Level 2 Merit, GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above and GCSE English at grade 4 or above. A GCSE at grade 5 or above in Maths and a minimum of 4 other GCSEs at grades 4 or above including English Language and Science.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
London City Institute of Technology
5 Hope Street Leamouth Peninsula, Tower Hamlets, E14 0JU
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Tower Hamlets
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