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Qualification: Extended Diploma Level 3
This career-led qualification is equivalent to three A-levels. It provides the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in the design, development, manufacture and maintenance of engineering products and systems. You will gain advanced practical skills and experience to prepare you for work or university.
UCAS Tariff - Earn up to 168 UCAS points
On this course you will follow a full-time Study Programme made up of the following four compulsory elements to best prepare you for progression to employment, apprenticeships, further study or applying to university:
The Engineering qualification
Year 1 (Foundation Diploma)
Year 2 (Extended Diploma)
If you successfully complete the first year of study you will gain a Level 3 Foundation Diploma qualification. In order to progress to the second year you will need to pass the first year of study.
Trips, visits and activities
As part of the course you will also take part in industry trips and activities including networking events, studio visits and guest lectures. Previous events have included:
City College boasts specially designed and fully equipped workshops which provide realistic working environments
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Course assessed by:
5 GCSEs grade 4 or above (including English, maths and science) OR Level 2 in Engineering (with GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or above)
You will be required to attend a college interview prior to enrolling onto this course.
Find out more about How to Apply
If you will be 19 before the start of the second year of this course, you will be liable to pay a fee for that year. Please contact us for more information.
At City CollegeLevel 3 Extended Diploma Engineering
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