Diploma in Engineering Technologies
at Burnley College, Burnley · college
What the college says
Within Vocational Engineering Technologies, you can specialise in: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics or Fabrication and Welding.This qualification is for you if you want to progress in a career in the advanced manufacturing and engineering sector. The course has been developed with industry experts to immerse yourself in the needs of local and national engineering and will prepare you for professional development into the engineering sector. Completing this course will allow progression onto a Level 3 course Level 3 Extended Diploma in engineering Technologies or a Level 3 Apprenticeship within Engineering.Mechanical Engineering - This course has been developed to give learners a firm understanding of mechanical engineering and general engineering technologies. It will allow students to gain a strong understanding of what would be expected in industry as a Mechanical Engineer. Within this course you will study: Engineering environmental awareness, Engineering techniques, Engineering mathematics and science principles, manual turning techniques, Understanding Computer Aided Drawing (CAD), Engineering materials processes, Additive manufacturing (3D Printing), Applied Mathematics and Engineering design techniques.Electrical and Electronics - This course has been developed to give learners a firm understanding of electrical and electronics engineering and general engineering technologies. It will allow students to gain a strong understand
What you need to get on
3 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, or a relevant Level 1 qualification.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
Burnley College
Princess Way, Burnley, BB12 0AN
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Burnley
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