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Barnsley College
Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX
Not Set
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Sunday, 06 September 2026
Stem Centre
2 Year(s)
Full time
Course Summary
The Engineering (Mechatronics) Foundation Diploma Level 3 is an exciting and hands-on qualification designed for students who are passionate about how things work — from automation to mechanical systems and electronic control. This Level 3 qualification provides the perfect foundation for careers in modern engineering or progression to university.
Course Details
- Engineering principles
- Delivery of engineering processes
- Engineering product design and manufacture
- Applied commercial and quality principles
- Practical experience
- Computer aided design (cad) and/or manufacturing (cam)
- Maths
- Materials and properties
- Manufacturing processes
How will it be delivered and assessed?
You will be assessed through exams and assignments.
Entry requirements
Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above including Science and English Language and a grade 5 in Maths.
Equipment required
You will require a ring binder, a calculator, textbook and general stationery. PPE will be provided.
Your next steps...
Once completed you can progress onto a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering.
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