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Engineering Level 3 Extended Diploma

at Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College, Hereford · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This Level 3 course is designed to further develop the practical skills and theoretical understanding of engineering in the modern world. The focus of this course is on the skills and understanding associated with modern engineering concepts and products, the materials associated with them and the techniques used to service, repair and manufacture them. You’ll further develop your skills in our fantastic workshops, using a range of specialist equipment, under the guidance of our expert staff, who have extensive industrial experience in the engineering sector. This qualification is the equivalent of up to 168 UCAS Points.

What you need to get on

GCSE grade 5 in maths, and a minimum of four other GSCEs at grade 4, including English, or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit grade and good progress with English and maths, ideally GCSE grade 4 or equivalent.

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

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Hereford

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