Course Overview
This is a nationally recognised engineering qualification aimed at students who wish to follow a career in well-paid, prestigious employment, equipped with skills recognised around the world. The Extended Diploma is a two-year, full-time course that is equivalent to 3 A-levels. The course will provide opportunities for students to progress within the industry and to higher-level study. The course can support learners who want to progress directly to employment in job roles in the engineering industry and to Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLAs) in the engineering sector.The course will provide education and training for a range of careers in engineering, including electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering.Throughout the course you will get the opportunity to gain excellent practical and academic skills, knowledge and experience. You will learn to use industry standard software and equipment to design, test and manufacture products and materials. Assessment projects are designed to be directly related to real life engineering scenarios.