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Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Level 3 Award) — Full-time

Course outline

This qualification is for you if you are looking to start in the broad, advanced manufacturing and engineering sector in more specialised roles.

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) will enable you to:

  • Achieve a qualification to prepare for employment
  • Study mandatory units, including the following topics:
    • communication for engineering technicians
    • mathematics for engineering technicians
    • health and safety in the engineering workplace
  • Develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required in Apprenticeship Frameworks and Standards in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. This includes areas such as calculus, engineering drawing, vehicle engine systems and business operations in engineering.
  • Develop a range of positive attitudes and professional attributes that support successful performance in the manufacturing engineering work environment.
  • Achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
  • Develop own personal growth and engagement in learning

You will study three mandatory subjects:

  • Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace
  • Communications for Engineering Technicians
  • Mathematics for Engineering Technicians

Plus six optional units.

How to apply for this course

Apply online to start in 2025/26.

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Location Date
Jesse Boot Avenue
Science Park
University Boulevard
Nottingham
NG7 2RU

Start: Monday 1st September 2025

Course code: C054126 / Q054127

Qualification

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)

Duration

2 years

Level Level 3
Entry requirements

You will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs with a grade 5 in Maths and a grade 4 in English.

GCSE in Science is preferable but not essential.

Teaching & assessment

You will undertake internal assessments.

Progression

Choose to follow with a higher education course at Nottingham College or to progress into a career in the engineering industry.

Additional information

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

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