Pearson BTEC L3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering
at Hartlepool College of Further Education, Hartlepool · college
What the college says
Engineers make the world and Hartlepool College of Further Education's School of Engineering makes engineers. Do you want to be the next mechatronics engineer, maintenance technician, tool & die maker or design engineer? This programme is aimed at school leavers who wish to take their first steps on a path to a career in engineering, and at learners who have completed the Level 2 Engineering programme and wish to progress to the next level of study within the mechanical/electrical engineering strand. This programme is the most popular choice for school leavers who wish to study engineering at Hartlepool College of Further Education.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
Hartlepool College Of Further Education
Stockton Street, HARTLEPOOL, TS24 7NT
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Start dates
- 14 September 2026 · HARTLEPOOL
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