Is this course for me?

This course provides qualifications for learners who would like to pursue a career in the engineering industry. It is also suitable for adults who would like to progress to a higher level course. There are UCAS points attached to this course.

Study Overview

EAL Level 3 Technical Extended Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering Technologies

Year 1

Engineering and environmental health and safety

Engineering mathematics

Further engineering science

Maintenance of mechanical systems

Mechanical engineering principles

EAL Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies

Bridging Units Subsidiary to Extended Diploma

Engineering communications

Engineering organisational efficiency and improvement

EAL Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Engineering Technologies

Year 2

Advanced engineering project

Electrical and electronics principles

Further engineering mathematics

Digital electronics

Engineering design process (CAD)

Maintenance engineering principles

Advanced turning

Progression and Employment Opportunities

Progression to further study could include:

• HNC/D in Engineering
• HNC/D in Mechanical Engineering.
• BEng Hons in Mechanical Engineering
• BSc Hons in Mathematics or Physics

Opportunities into apprenticeships could include the standards in Engineering design and draughtsperson, Engineering fitter, Engineering Technician or Maintenance and operations engineering technician.

Career opportunities may include trainee or technician positions in such areas as:

• Computer aided design (CAD)
• Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• electronic devices and circuits
• 3D printing and rapid prototyping
• CNC machining

Additional Qualifications Studied

METIS

Maths and English – Take it Seriously!

At Chelmsford College we are dedicated to
helping all our learners achieve their ambitions and we acknowledge that in order to do well, some of our learners may need extra support in maths and/or English.

Please note that individual Level 2 literacy and numeracy may not be equivalent to a full GCSE qualification. We provide specialist teaching as a compulsory part of the study programme for all learners who have not achieved a grade 4 at GCSE in these subjects and we all take maths and English seriously.