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Study Programmes in Engineering (Aeronautical, Electronic and Design)

at Solihull College and University Centre, Solihull · university

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

These flexible study programmes are designed to allow you to explore different engineering career pathways to find one which will suit your career progression. From this course, you can progress into apprenticeships within engineering or onto degree courses. This course will support you in finding relevant work experience and developing independent learning skills which are required for apprenticeships and further study. In you first year, you can select from the following level 3 courses: - Level 3 Diploma in Aviation Operations - Level 3 Certificate in Computer Aided Design - Foundation Diploma Engineering Your choice of pathway can be discussed at interview and will depend on the GCSE results that you achieve. You will also be provided with an opportunity to resit one GCSE (either Maths or English) if you select the level 3 Diploma in Aviation Operations or Level 3 Certificate in Computer Aided Design. If you are successful in your first year, you could continue onto a second year of study. The routes available include - National Extended Diploma Aeronautical Engineering - National Extended Diploma Engineering (Electronics) - National Extended Diploma Engineering (Design) - Foundation Diploma Engineering - Level 3 Diploma Engineering Maintenance

What you need to get on

Either 4 GCSE passes at grade A*/9 - C/4 to include Maths OR English and preferably science; or a relevant Level 2 Diploma in Engineering at a Merit or Distinction grade (and a minimum of Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English). Also, an excellent reference or school report followed by a successful selection interview.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Woodlands Campus

    Auckland Drive, Smith's Wood, B36 0EY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Smith's Wood

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