Level 3 CTEC Diploma in Engineering

Course Code: Q273734

Key Information

  • Course type

    Vocational

  • Campus:

    Sixth Form Campus

  • Start Date:

    09 Sept 2024

  • Duration:

    2 years

  • Attendance:

    Full-time

  • Fees:

    Free

Level 3 T Level Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

Engineering has been the pioneering discipline for centuries, it underpins everything that has been achieved in the world.  The course is designed to develop an understanding of the mathematics and scientific principles of engineering.  The course at the Sixth Form Campus is a theoretical course with a small amount of practical work with electronic design and is primarily assessed through exams.  More practical courses are available at our North Harbour Campus. 

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This course can be combined with additional A Levels or a Sixth Form vocational course.

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and a grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths.  You must also enrol on A Level Pure Mathematics.

You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4pm finish.  You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.

In the first year, there are two written examinations and a piece of coursework.  In the second year, there are also two written examinations and a piece of coursework.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

Engineering combined with Maths, Computer Science and Physics allows progression to many courses and jobs in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) routes.

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