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Engineering - BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma Yr 1 (LE3) (FCFJ)

at South Staffordshire College, Penkridge · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma35 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

Do you want a career in Engineering? Do you enjoy the process of design and manufacture? Start your career in Mechanical Engineering at South Staffordshire College and learn a range of engineering skills such as machining, computer aided design, CNC, hand fitting skills in a modern Engineering environment. Studying at SSC will enable you to develop your skills in our new million-pound engineering lab, you will have access to Pneumatics, hydraulic, CAD computer aided design, CNC and the very latest XYZ millers and lathes, as well as 3D printing and design.

What you need to get on

You will need 5 GCSE�s at level 4 including a minimum of grade 5 in Maths and English to start a level 3 Engineering course.

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

  • Tamworth Campus

    Tamworth Campus Croft Street, Tamworth, B79 8AE

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  • Cannock Campus

    Cannock Campus The Green, Cannock, WS11 1UE

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Tamworth
  • 1 September 2026 · Cannock

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