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Adult into Engineering (AME) Diploma Level 3

Level 3 - Advanced

Adult into Engineering (AME) Diploma Level 3

Looking at going to uni or to undertake a higher level apprenticehsip? If yes, this is a course for anyone over 19 to get the entry grades needed.

This is a one year course in engineering that involves studying a range of subjects that cover the mechanical as well as electrical and electronic fields in engineering. This qualification is equivalent to 2 A–levels in engineering. This is for adult learners to progress into higher education and employment.  The units that are covered are as follow:

Unit 01 – Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace – Electrical/Mechanical

Unit 02 – Communications for Engineering Technicians – Electrical/Mechanical

Unit 03 – Mathematics for Engineering Technicians – Electrical/Mechanical

Unit 04 – Engineering project  – Electrical/Mechanical

Unit 07 – Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials – Mechanical

Unit 08 – Mechanical Principles and Application – Mechanical

Unit 12 – Engineering Drawing for Technicians – Mechanical

Unit 13 – Computer-aided Drafting in Engineering – Electrical/Mechanical

Unit 24 – Principles & Applications of Electronic Devices & Circuits – Electrical

Unit 56 – Electrical and Electronic Principles – Electrical

Unit 65 – Engineering design  – Electrical/Mechanical.

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Location
Entry
Fees
When

James Watt College

08-09-2025

Free*

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* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.

Course Length: 35 Weeks

Minimum 4 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above (must include Maths and English) or a Level 2 Diploma in Engineering (Grade Merit or Distinction) or valid industry experience.  An initial maths and English diagnostic will also be required to determine suitability or experience in the engineering sector.

The course is coursework based with some in-class assessments. All assessments are internal. Coursework includes carrying out researches involving analysis, evaluation and mathematical calculations. Each unit is graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction, dependent on work completed. You must make sure to bring notebooks, pens/pencils, scientific calculator, and drawing equipment to the college (mobile phone calculators are not allowed).

The course can lead on HNC in General engineering level 4, a degree program at university or to start an apprenticeship.

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