BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering
at Truro and Penwith College, Truro · college
What the college says
This full-time Level 3 Engineering course is suitable for school leavers and young adults and equivalent to three A Levels, providing the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the design, development, manufacture and maintenance of engineered products and systems. This course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the design, development and manufacture and maintenance of engineered products and systems. The course combines classroom and practical work and follows the Engineering pathway developed by BTEC. Learning is achieved through the completion of assignments and projects based on realistic workplace scenarios, activities and demands. This course will start to prepare you for the diverse and exciting world of engineering and the wide range of opportunities it offers. You will develop new knowledge/skills in areas such as engineering materials, manufacturing, electronics, Computer aided Design (CAD), design and project management.
What you need to get on
To enrol on the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering you require successful completion of the Year 1 BTEC Level 2 in Engineering or GCSE Grade 4 in at least five subjects (which should include English, and a Science) and at least a Grade 5 in Maths.
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
TRURO COLLEGE
College Road, Truro, TR1 3XX
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Truro
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