Level 3 National Extended Diploma Engineering - Advanced Manufacturing
This two-year full-time course, equivalent to 3 A levels, meets the requirements for learners who wish to progress to employment or further study in manufacturing engineering.
Available Sessions
We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Lisburn.
This course is suitable for someone who wishes to pursue a career in a manufacturing environment.
Whilst this is an academic course, students will have the opportunity to be involved in workshop activities and hands on projects.
Engineering covers a broad variety of roles and it involves the application of scientific principles and practical knowledge to transform ideas and materials into products and systems safely, and support them during their lifetime. The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure relevance to current industry practice in engineering occupational disciplines.
This two-year full-time course, equivalent to 3 A levels, meets the requirements for learners who wish to progress to employment or further study in manufacturing engineering. Learners will gain relevant skills and knowledge from studying a range of diverse units e.g. computer-aided manufacturing, modern manufacturing systems, microcontrollers, additive manufacturing, and machining.
There is also a two week work experience in year 2 of the programme. You will attend college a minimum of 15 hours per week.
Progression routes can include direct employment in an engineering technician capacity, higher level apprenticeship or full-time higher education courses in engineering e.g. HND, foundation degree or degree.
You will need:
- a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, must include English and Maths (B in Maths is preferred). 1 of the other GCSEs should be in a STEM subject area OR
- Or a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Merit) plus Level 2 Essential Skills in Numeracy and Literacy
An interview is required before enrolling on the programme and there will be a short entry test on the day of enrolment to ensure that you are ready for the course.
Subjects studied may include:
- Engineering Principles
- Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely
- Engineering product Design and Manufacture
- Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
- Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes
- Computer Aided Design in Engineering
Units studies in year 2 include:
- Microcontroller Systems for Engineers
- A Specialist Engineering Project
- Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
- Modern Manufacturing Systems
- Computer Aided Manufacturing and planning
- Additive Manufacturing Processes
- Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining Processes
- Fabrication Manufacturing Processes
You will be required to complete Essential Skills ICT if you do not have a GCSE grade C.
Assessment for this programme is carried out on a continuous basis using a combination of written assignments and practical assessments for 15 units. Engineering Principles and Engineering Product Design and Manufacture will require an external exam in year 1. In year 2 Microcontroller Systems for Engineers will be externally examined.
Available Sessions
We have 2 sessions available for application on this course in Bangor, Lisburn.
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Available Sessions
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Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering - Advanced Manufacturing
Y10455BF1A-25/26-FT
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Bangor
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01/09/2025
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Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering - Advanced Manufacturing
Y10455LF1A-25/26-FT
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Lisburn
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01/09/2025
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18 |
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