Engineering at a Glance
- Start date: Anytime
- Location: Online
- Study pace: Flexible, you have up to 5 years to complete this course
- Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma (60 credits)
- Assessment: Online written assignments
- Includes: 1-2-1 tutor support, all course materials and more
- Ofqual Link: Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering – 603/7030/0
Do you want to pursue a career in engineering? Engineering isn’t all about construction and building sites; it can lead to a career in the medical field or economics – it is a widely diverse profession to choose. Our Level 3 foundation diploma in Engineering allows learners to gain understanding and knowledge across a range of engineering practices.
This qualification enables learners to develop essential knowledge in areas such as engineering principles, design technology, electricity, mechanics, statistics and mathematics.
Successful completion of this qualification will prepare learners for employment in the engineering sector or further learning.
How it works
Students on our Engineering course can complete a Level 3 (60 credits) OTHM diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the Engineering industry.
The course is completed online and you can start at any time, it’s completely flexible. Each module consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources and self-test tasks.
To complete the course you’ll submit 6 online assignments at each level, and assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with an OTHM diploma and you’ll be able to top up your qualification to a bachelor’s degree at a range of UK universities.
During this Engineering course you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to complete your diploma with ease. You can find out more about the support you’ll have available on our Student Resources page. You can also read about the academic credentials we meet and associations we’re part of to make sure you have the best learning experience.
Course Modules
The Level 3 course is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises.
The Level 3 foundation diploma in Engineering has 6 modules:
Engineering principles
- Understand applications of SI units and measurement.
- Know how to perform engineering calculations.
- Know how to interpret engineering information.
Design Technology
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering products and design.
- Understand how to apply a systems approach to electrical design.
- Be able to produce 2D CAD drawings.
Electricity
- Understand the functions of basic electrical components within circuits.
- Be able to apply AC and DC circuit theory to circuit design.
- Understand power supplies and power system protection.
Mechanics
- Understand the motion of objects in mathematical terms.
- Understand energy changes in a system.
- Understand energy transfer, forces and elasticity.
Introducing statistics
- Understand the underpinning concepts relating to the analysis of statistics.
- Understand a range of data types and their representation.
- Be able to calculate and interpret statistical diagrams and measures.
Mathematics
- Understand the application of algebra relevant to engineering problems.
- Be able to use geometry and graphs in the context of engineering problems.
- Understand exponentials, logarithms and trigonometry related to engineering problems.
- Understand calculus relevant to engineering problems.
The level 3 foundation diploma in engineering has 6 written assignments. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.
The assignment unit titles that students need to complete for the Level 3 course are:
- Engineering principles
- Design Technology
- Electricity
- Mechanics
- Introducing statistics
- Mathematics
More information about the level 3 units can be found here: OTHM_L3_Foundation_Diploma_in_Engineering_2021_01.pdf
Am I eligible for this programme?
To enrol in our Level 3 course, you must be at least 16 years old and have a full secondary education.
If you don’t have a full secondary education or the equivalent, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience.
Engineering (60 credits) | |
Option 1: One off payment | |
Fee | £850 |
Option 2: Instalment Plan | |
Instalment Plan: | £190 deposit 4 monthly instalments of £190 |
Career Progression
After studying engineering, you can progress into a career as a Mechanical Engineer, designing and developing mechanical systems and products. You might also become a Civil Engineer, focusing on infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and buildings. Additionally, you could work as an Electrical Engineer, designing and managing electrical systems and equipment.
