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Full Time
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Two Years
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Boston
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September 2025
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Students aged 16–19 with a household income under £45,000 can apply for financial support.
⚠️ Apply by Monday 7th July 2025 to avoid delays to funding and transport support (including Lincolnshire County Council travel passes or taxis) 👉 Apply now
Engineering Extended Diploma Level 3
Add to ShortlistThe Level 3 Diploma provides you with an understanding and practical experience of specialist engineering technologies and principles. You will build on your knowledge of engineering achieved either through completion of a relevant level 2 qualification or through demonstrating at interview you have the capabilities for direct entry.
As part of this course you will study in Boston College's Institute of Technology, providing higher level technical education using specialised equipment.
What will I do?
You will study both the theoretical and practical aspects of Engineering including:
- Engineering Principles
- Product Design
- Computer Aided Design
- Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems
- Electronic Devices and Circuits
As well as a range of units that will give you an overview of engineering skills.
You will also continue your studies towards either a Functional Skills or GCSE qualification in English and Maths, as well as developing your skills for employment, looking at different careers and the opportunities available.
You will have the opportunity to visit a number of engineering and educational establishments to enhance your learning and experience the different careers and environments available in the engineering industry.
In addition to your course, you may also study either Functional Skills or GCSE English and Maths, dependent on your current GCSE grade.
Entry Qualifications
The entry qualifications for the Level 3 Engineering Extended Diploma are five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (Old GCSE grade C or above) including English, Maths and related subjects (or equivalent) or Merit or above at Level 2 in relevant subject.
Attendance
The Engineering Extended Diploma will take you two years to complete. You will attend College for at least three days a week.
Fees
The Engineering Extended Diploma is free, if you are under the age of 19 on 31 August of the year you start the course.
Aged 19+.
For those aged 19+, this course will cost: £8583.
You may be eligible to study this course for FREE should you be eligible under one of the following criteria:
- Aged 19 or over, and earning less than £25,000
- Aged 19 or over, and currently unemployed and receiving JSA, ESA or Universal Credit
- Aged 19 or over and do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification
Alternatively, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with your College fees. If you progress to employment you won't have to pay anything back until you’re earning £25,000 per year. Your household income isn't taken into account and there's no credit check. Your eligibility depends on your course, nationality, and age. To find out more contact the College Information Line on 01205 313218.
Please note that all fees are subject to change.
How Will I Be Assessed
You will be assessed through exams, practical assessments and written assignments.
Where Could It Lead?
Successful completion of the course would allow you to progress to the Extended Diploma in Engineering for the second year, and then on to university/higher education study, local/national/international employment.
Additional costs
Additional costs include purchasing corporate work wear, which includes polo shirts, overalls and safety footwear.
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Potential Careers.
- Quality Control and Planning Engineers
- Science, Engineering and Production Technicians
- Engineering Technicians
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What you could earn
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£69,248
potential
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£38,074
average
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£24,639
entry level
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