Foundation Diploma in Engineering Ofqual no: 603/7030/0 comparable to MQF Level 3

Foundation Diploma in Engineering Ofqual no: 603/7030/0 comparable to MQF Level 3

  • 60 UK Credits | 30 ECTS

Course 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.

  • OTHM Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16.
  • OTHM does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications. OTHM ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment.
  • OTHM centres must ensure learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications that will meet their needs, enable and facilitate learning and achievement enable progression. The qualification is offered in English.
  • English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit English Language Expectations page.

  • 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)

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.

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.

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.

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering provides learners with the opportunity for workplace and academic progressions to a wide range of OTHM Level 4 diplomas. For more information visit University Progressions page in this website.

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Euro (Online Live Class) 1100.00
Course Length

1 Academic Year

Intakes

Contact the office

Language

English

Location

Learnkey address as location of course being held

Awarding body
OTHM
Additional Fees

Exam Fee €150