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Engineering BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
September 2024 start

Full-Time Study Programmes

  • Overview of the course

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    Our full-time study programmes are designed to
    maximise your career prospects and widen your options
    for further or higher study.

    This growth sector offers excellent career opportunities
    in electronics, mechanics, manufacturing and design
    engineering.

    The rewards include a job that is well-paid, diverse
    and engaging. It will also give you the opportunity to
    develop transferable skills which are in demand locally,
    nationally and worldwide.

    Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of
    specialist skills, based on years of industry experience
    and academic status. The curriculum is furthermore
    developed alongside employer needs.

    Work experience is also an integral part of our study
    programmes, enabling you to gain essential exposure to
    the world of work.
  • What you'll learn

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    This fascinating and informative course has six (there
    are only 5 listed) mandatory units:
    鈥 Engineering Project
    鈥 Electrical and Electronic Principles
    鈥 Communication for Engineering Technicians
    鈥 Mechanical Principles and Applications
    鈥 Health & Safety in the Engineering Workplace
    In addition, optional units including:
    鈥 Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
    鈥 Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and
    Devices
    鈥 Computer-aided Drafting
    鈥 Welding Technology
    鈥 Electrical Installation

    You will have the opportunity to complete work
    experience during the course. Many of our learners
    are offered a permanent position at the end of their
    placement, and around 15 of this year鈥檚 learners gained
    some kind of employment through exposure to the
    industry.

    If required for your chosen career or HE course, you may
    wish to study English & maths to Level 3.


    Elements of Study
    Your programme consists of the following elements:
    鈥 Study of your chosen vocational subject (50% of your
    programme)
    鈥 English and maths (continued until the achievement
    of GCSE grade 4 (C) or equivalent)
    鈥 Employability skills (e.g. punctuality, attendance,
    communication and team work)
    鈥 Work experience (giving you a taste of working life)
    鈥 Tutorial & personal development (e.g. healthy living,
    volunteering and citizenship skills)
  • Entry requirements

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    • A minimum of 4 GCSEs, graded 9-4, including English or Maths
  • How will I be assessed?

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    You will be continually assessed throughout the year;
    there will be no exams.
  • Is there anything else I need to know?

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    Support
    The College will support you throughout your time here;
    you will receive personal support from both your tutor
    and your Learning & Development Mentor. Support is
    also available from our dedicated Student Services team
    for personal, financial and careers guidance.
    During their last inspection, Ofsted commended the
    College for its provision of 鈥渨ell targeted information,
    advice and careers guidance, which meets individual
    needs and enables learners to make informed choices
    about the next steps in their learning and career鈥.

    Enrichment
    We want to give you a positive experience at College
    and a rounded view of the industry you could one day be
    working in. So, during your time at College, you will have
    the opportunity to enjoy a range of activities, including:
    鈥 Attending national motorsports events
    鈥 Hearing and meeting with guest speakers from the
    industry
    鈥 Opportunities to take part in regional skills
    competitions

    Further Information
    鈥 Sessions led by creative tutors with years of industry
    experience
    鈥 Modern Apple Mac suites
    鈥 Opportunity to display work to the public in annual
    end-of-year Arts Showcase
    Our 拢75 million campus offers:
    鈥 A fitness suite and sports hall
    鈥 Apple Mac suites
    鈥 Libraries
    鈥 A theatre and dance studios
    鈥 A caf茅 selling Costa coffee
    鈥 Wella-approved hair salons

    We also have a wide range of events throughout the
    year including showcases, enterprise activities and
    cultural celebrations.

    Number 1 for Achievement Rates
    We鈥檙e the number one General Further Education
    College in Greater Manchester for 16-18 achievement
    rates for higher level qualifications.

    Ofsted Grade 2 鈥楪ood鈥
    On our last inspection we were graded 2 for 鈥楪ood鈥.
    Ofsted highlighted the fact that our learners develop
    good employability and personal skills and that a high
    proportion progress to Apprenticeships, employment or
    杏吧独家.
  • Who can I speak to about this course?

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    In the first instance please send a message to mv.email@boltoncc.ac.uk
  • Future opportunities

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    After you have completed the course you could remain
    in College and progress on to an Engineering BTEC Level
    3 course.
    Alternatively, if you choose to look for paid work
    you could opt for an Engineering or Manufacturing
    Apprenticeship.
    Check out opportunities at the University of 杏吧独家 by
    visiting www.bolton.ac.uk
    Following further study you could work as:
    鈥 An Electrical Engineer where you could earn up to
    拢40,000 a year, depending on experience. Once
    Chartered, you could earn 拢45,000 a year or more
    鈥 A Telecoms Engineer, earning between 拢16,000 and
    拢30,000 a year
    鈥 A Design and Development Engineer, earning
    between 拢21,000 and 拢55,000 a year, depending on
    experience
  • Enrichment

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    Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You鈥檒l benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:
    • Inspiring trips and experiences
    • Meetings with industry experts
    • Visits to leading companies in your sector

    As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you鈥檒l demonstrate that you鈥檙e a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.

    We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
  • Preparing for your career

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    You'll have your own Learning Development Mentor (LDM) and Work Placement Officer, helping you create both academic and career plans.

    Thanks to our partnership with the University of 杏吧独家, you'll also benefit from everything the University has to offer, with a range of opportunities to build additional skills and experiences, giving you everything you need to become a FUTURE SUCCESS in whichever field you choose!

    Exposure to employers is also an integral part of this programme 鈥 we'll seek to ensure that you have opportunities to gain real-word experience of your sector, either on short work experience or an extended Industry placement.
  • Why choose us?

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    We鈥檙e an elite College, and part of the University of 杏吧独家 Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester鈥檚 vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.

    We鈥檒l reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.

    Our 拢75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, caf茅 and canteen.

    You鈥檒l also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.

    You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
  • How to apply?

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    Click the yellow 鈥楢pply鈥 button on this page.

    You鈥檒l be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application and enrol online. You鈥檒l also be asked to book your interview for your course at the same time.

    If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email learner.hub@boltoncc.ac.uk
  • Open Events

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    Open Events are the best way to discover what life as a 杏吧独家 student is like, giving you an insight into College life.

    Open Events at our Deane Road Campus are as follows:
    • Tuesday 17th October 2023, 5pm-8pm
    • Wednesday 15th November 2023, 5pm-8pm
    • Thursday 14th December 2023, 5pm-8pm
    • Tuesday 6th February 2024, 5pm-8pm

    If you鈥檇 like to attend one of these events, register by visiting here
  • Disclaimer

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    Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.
  • Start Date:

    02/09/2024

  • End Date:

    03/07/2026

  • Time:

    09:00 - 16:00
    15.00 (Hrs Per Week)

  • Duration:

    72 weeks

  • Venue:

    Deane Road Campus

  • Course Code:

    EG014-YP01