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Level 3 Engineering

at Northampton College, Northampton · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is ideal if you have an interest in the technical aspects of Engineering and wish to gain a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering. The course is aimed at those who wish to follow a career in Engineering and the opportunities in engineering are endless - from CAD and product design, through mechatronics and robotics to manufacturing and the wider engineering industry. The qualification aligns with engineering apprenticeship standards offering opportunities to progress onto Higher and Degree Apprenticeships. It is also possible to progress into Higher Education with this qualification.

What you need to get on

Four GCSEs at Grade 9-4 including English and maths Progressing students: Pass Level 2 and GCSE maths and English Language at Grade 4

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

  • NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

    Main Campus Booth Lane, NORTHAMPTON, NN3 3RF

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  • Northampton College

    BADBY ROAD WEST, DAVENTRY, NN11 4HJ

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · NORTHAMPTON
  • 1 September 2026 · DAVENTRY

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