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Engineering - Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma

at Riverside College Halton, Widnes · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

Aimed at School Leavers. This course is designed to allow you to develop the higher level skills needed to progress to university or employment at a technical or professional level within the engineering industry.Many students thoroughly enjoy embarking upon Engineering Projects whilst studying with us. Past students have linked with the local council in order to design and make green projects for the local community, design and produce prototypes of wildlife conservation equipment, enter competitions with green energy challenges, adapt existing drones for useful applications such as search and rescue or firefighting. This often results in an impressive folder that allows our students to showcase a variety of skills and attributes that often lends itself well to the next step such as university or employment interviews.

What you need to get on

Your GCSE results will determine the level you start at: Level 3 - Five or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 including English Language and Maths Level 2 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-3 including English Language and Maths Level 1 - Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-2 including English Language and Maths Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about individual entry requirements within the course information on the college website or at your college interview.

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

  • Riverside College Kingsway Campus

    RIVERSIDE COLLEGE. Kingsway Campus Kingsway, WIDNES, WA8 7QQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · WIDNES

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