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Engineering Design

East Coast College

Suffolk Road, Southtown, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0ED

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)
Level 3
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

Available start dates

Available start dates

Monday, 06 September 2027
East Coast College - Great Yarmouth Campus
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Available start dates

Monday, 06 September 2027
East Coast College - Lowestoft Campus
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Develop the skills to design innovative engineering solutions with our Engineering Design Pathway. You'll learn how to create systems, structures, machines and products that solve real-world problems while building a strong foundation in mechanical and electrical engineering.

Location Lowestoft and Great Yarmouth

Course Details

Train in our industry-standard workshops and £11.3 million Energy Skills Centre at our Lowestoft campus, with access to professional equipment, including HAAS CNC machines. You'll also strengthen your maths and engineering knowledge through classroom learning.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is varied throughout the course and is designed to develop both your practical and academic knowledge. You will be assessed through advanced practical projects, fault-finding tasks, online examinations and written assignments.

Entry requirements

Based on your GCSE results, we will work with you to determine the most appropriate level to start your studies with us. Achieving higher grades may enable you to progress more quickly towards employment or your next step, so we encourage you to achieve the best results possible. Our approach is personalised to each learner. Please note that if you do not achieve a GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths, you will be required to continue studying these subjects alongside your chosen course.

Your next steps...

You can progress through our Engineering courses before moving to an apprenticeship, university or employment.


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