Engineering BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
Our full-time study programmes are designed to
maximise your career prospects and widen your options
for further or higher study.
This growth sector offers excellent career opportunities
in electronics, mechanics, manufacturing and design
engineering.
The rewards include a job that is well-paid, diverse
and engaging. It will also give you the opportunity to
develop transferable skills which are in demand locally,
nationally and worldwide.
Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of
specialist skills, based on years of industry experience
and academic status. The curriculum is furthermore
developed alongside employer needs.
Work experience is also an integral part of our study
programmes, enabling you to gain essential exposure to
the world of work.
maximise your career prospects and widen your options
for further or higher study.
This growth sector offers excellent career opportunities
in electronics, mechanics, manufacturing and design
engineering.
The rewards include a job that is well-paid, diverse
and engaging. It will also give you the opportunity to
develop transferable skills which are in demand locally,
nationally and worldwide.
Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of
specialist skills, based on years of industry experience
and academic status. The curriculum is furthermore
developed alongside employer needs.
Work experience is also an integral part of our study
programmes, enabling you to gain essential exposure to
the world of work.
Course Information
Course Type:
16-18
Study Mode:
Full Time
Qualification:
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
EG014-YP01
Course Length:
72
Start Date:
September 2026
Subject Area:
ENGINEERING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Overview
Our full-time study programmes are designed to
maximise your career prospects and widen your options
for further or higher study.
This growth sector offers excellent career opportunities
in electronics, mechanics, manufacturing and design
engineering.
The rewards include a job that is well-paid, diverse
and engaging. It will also give you the opportunity to
develop transferable skills which are in demand locally,
nationally and worldwide.
Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of
specialist skills, based on years of industry experience
and academic status. The curriculum is furthermore
developed alongside employer needs.
Work experience is also an integral part of our study
programmes, enabling you to gain essential exposure to
the world of work.
maximise your career prospects and widen your options
for further or higher study.
This growth sector offers excellent career opportunities
in electronics, mechanics, manufacturing and design
engineering.
The rewards include a job that is well-paid, diverse
and engaging. It will also give you the opportunity to
develop transferable skills which are in demand locally,
nationally and worldwide.
Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of
specialist skills, based on years of industry experience
and academic status. The curriculum is furthermore
developed alongside employer needs.
Work experience is also an integral part of our study
programmes, enabling you to gain essential exposure to
the world of work.
What You'll Learn
This fascinating and informative course has six (there
are only 5 listed) mandatory units:
• Engineering Project
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Communication for Engineering Technicians
• Mechanical Principles and Applications
• Health & Safety in the Engineering Workplace
In addition, optional units including:
• Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
• Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and
Devices
• Computer-aided Drafting
• Welding Technology
• Electrical Installation
You will have the opportunity to complete work
experience during the course. Many of our learners
are offered a permanent position at the end of their
placement, and around 15 of this year’s learners gained
some kind of employment through exposure to the
industry.
If required for your chosen career or HE course, you may
wish to study English & maths to Level 3.
Elements of Study
Your programme consists of the following elements:
• Study of your chosen vocational subject (50% of your
programme)
• English and maths (continued until the achievement
of GCSE grade 4 (C) or equivalent)
• Employability skills (e.g. punctuality, attendance,
communication and team work)
• Work experience (giving you a taste of working life)
• Tutorial & personal development (e.g. healthy living,
volunteering and citizenship skills)
are only 5 listed) mandatory units:
• Engineering Project
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Communication for Engineering Technicians
• Mechanical Principles and Applications
• Health & Safety in the Engineering Workplace
In addition, optional units including:
• Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
• Electro, Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems and
Devices
• Computer-aided Drafting
• Welding Technology
• Electrical Installation
You will have the opportunity to complete work
experience during the course. Many of our learners
are offered a permanent position at the end of their
placement, and around 15 of this year’s learners gained
some kind of employment through exposure to the
industry.
If required for your chosen career or HE course, you may
wish to study English & maths to Level 3.
Elements of Study
Your programme consists of the following elements:
• Study of your chosen vocational subject (50% of your
programme)
• English and maths (continued until the achievement
of GCSE grade 4 (C) or equivalent)
• Employability skills (e.g. punctuality, attendance,
communication and team work)
• Work experience (giving you a taste of working life)
• Tutorial & personal development (e.g. healthy living,
volunteering and citizenship skills)
How Will I Be Assessed?
You will be continually assessed throughout the year;
there will be no exams.
there will be no exams.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of 4 GCSEs, graded 9-4, including English or Maths
Future Opportunities
After you have completed the course you could remain
in College and progress on to an Engineering BTEC Level
3 course.
Alternatively, if you choose to look for paid work
you could opt for an Engineering or Manufacturing
Apprenticeship.
Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by
visiting www.bolton.ac.uk
Following further study you could work as:
• An Electrical Engineer where you could earn up to
£40,000 a year, depending on experience. Once
Chartered, you could earn £45,000 a year or more
• A Telecoms Engineer, earning between £16,000 and
£30,000 a year
• A Design and Development Engineer, earning
between £21,000 and £55,000 a year, depending on
experience
in College and progress on to an Engineering BTEC Level
3 course.
Alternatively, if you choose to look for paid work
you could opt for an Engineering or Manufacturing
Apprenticeship.
Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by
visiting www.bolton.ac.uk
Following further study you could work as:
• An Electrical Engineer where you could earn up to
£40,000 a year, depending on experience. Once
Chartered, you could earn £45,000 a year or more
• A Telecoms Engineer, earning between £16,000 and
£30,000 a year
• A Design and Development Engineer, earning
between £21,000 and £55,000 a year, depending on
experience
Who Can I Speak To?
In the first instance please send a message to mv.email@boltoncc.ac.uk
Anything Else I Need to Know?
Support
The College will support you throughout your time here;
you will receive personal support from both your tutor
and your Learning & Development Mentor. Support is
also available from our dedicated Student Services team
for personal, financial and careers guidance.
During their last inspection, Ofsted commended the
College for its provision of “well targeted information,
advice and careers guidance, which meets individual
needs and enables learners to make informed choices
about the next steps in their learning and career”.
Enrichment
We want to give you a positive experience at College
and a rounded view of the industry you could one day be
working in. So, during your time at College, you will have
the opportunity to enjoy a range of activities, including:
• Attending national motorsports events
• Hearing and meeting with guest speakers from the
industry
• Opportunities to take part in regional skills
competitions
Further Information
• Sessions led by creative tutors with years of industry
experience
• Modern Apple Mac suites
• Opportunity to display work to the public in annual
end-of-year Arts Showcase
Our £75 million campus offers:
• A fitness suite and sports hall
• Apple Mac suites
• Libraries
• A theatre and dance studios
• A café selling Costa coffee
• Wella-approved hair salons
We also have a wide range of events throughout the
year including showcases, enterprise activities and
cultural celebrations.
Number 1 for Achievement Rates
We’re the number one General Further Education
College in Greater Manchester for 16-18 achievement
rates for higher level qualifications.
Ofsted Grade 2 ‘Good’
On our last inspection we were graded 2 for ‘Good’.
Ofsted highlighted the fact that our learners develop
good employability and personal skills and that a high
proportion progress to Apprenticeships, employment or
Higher Education.
The College will support you throughout your time here;
you will receive personal support from both your tutor
and your Learning & Development Mentor. Support is
also available from our dedicated Student Services team
for personal, financial and careers guidance.
During their last inspection, Ofsted commended the
College for its provision of “well targeted information,
advice and careers guidance, which meets individual
needs and enables learners to make informed choices
about the next steps in their learning and career”.
Enrichment
We want to give you a positive experience at College
and a rounded view of the industry you could one day be
working in. So, during your time at College, you will have
the opportunity to enjoy a range of activities, including:
• Attending national motorsports events
• Hearing and meeting with guest speakers from the
industry
• Opportunities to take part in regional skills
competitions
Further Information
• Sessions led by creative tutors with years of industry
experience
• Modern Apple Mac suites
• Opportunity to display work to the public in annual
end-of-year Arts Showcase
Our £75 million campus offers:
• A fitness suite and sports hall
• Apple Mac suites
• Libraries
• A theatre and dance studios
• A café selling Costa coffee
• Wella-approved hair salons
We also have a wide range of events throughout the
year including showcases, enterprise activities and
cultural celebrations.
Number 1 for Achievement Rates
We’re the number one General Further Education
College in Greater Manchester for 16-18 achievement
rates for higher level qualifications.
Ofsted Grade 2 ‘Good’
On our last inspection we were graded 2 for ‘Good’.
Ofsted highlighted the fact that our learners develop
good employability and personal skills and that a high
proportion progress to Apprenticeships, employment or
Higher Education.
How to Apply?
Click the ‘Apply’ button on this page.
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Open Events
Open Events are your chance to experience Bolton College first-hand.
Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.
Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.
Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.
- Wednesday 15th October 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 18th November 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Monday 15th December 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Wednesday 9th February 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 12th March 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 12th May 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 18th June 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Walk In Day, Thursday 2nd July 2026, 9am-4pm
Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.
Enrichment
Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
- Inspiring trips and experiences
- Meetings with industry experts
- Visits to leading companies in your sector
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
Why Choose Us?
We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
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