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Engineering

Lowestoft Sixth Form College

Rotterdam Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 2PJ

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 3
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Lowestoft Sixth Form College

Course Summary


Course Details

Our course will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to become a successful engineer in today’s rapidly moving industry, with skills in both mechanical and electrical engineering.

AAQ Engineering is a single subject that enables students to study the principles and applications of engineering including the fundamental mechanical, electrical/electronic and mathematical principles, the engineering sectors, engineering materials, engineering processes and emerging technologies. Students will also develop important engineering design and project management skills when developing solutions to engineering challenges/problems. The qualification is designed to link to learning in A Level STEM subjects such as A Level Mathematics and A Level Physics. It is intended for students that wish to progress into higher education as a pathway to employment.

Entry requirements

Must meet overall entry criteria for AAQ study

Grade 4+ in GCSE Maths and ideally Science


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