Overview
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering has been developed to allow learners to gain understanding and knowledge across a range of Engineering practices.
The 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.
Mandatory Units
- Engineering Principles (10 UK Credits | 5 ECTS)
- Design Technology (10 UK Credits | 5 ECTS)
- Electricity (10 UK Credits | 5 ECTS)
- Mechanics (10 UK Credits | 5 ECTS)
- Introducing Statistics (10 UK Credits | 5 ECTS)
- Mathematics (10 UK Credits | 5 ECTS)
Equivalences
OTHM qualifications at Level 3 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to GCE AS/A Levels.
Qualification Structure
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 60 UK credits (30 ECTS), 600 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 240 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
Duration and Delivery
The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.
The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.
