Engineering (2850)

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Last Updated: 29 Mar 2024

Focussing on the major disciplines within engineering, the learner will gain the knowledge and hand skills needed to develop or build on a successful career in engineering and advanced manufacturing.

They are also vital components of an Intermediate and Advanced Engineering apprenticeship.

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering UCAS tariff

Grade	New Tariff points
P	32

Anyone aged pre-16 or over, looking to start or progress their career in engineering and advanced manufacturing.

Available to deliver in the following:

England
Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
Scotland
Northern Ireland
International

Interested in delivering this qualification?

Find out more about how to become an approved City & Guilds centre or fill out our online customer application form.

General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

You can choose optional units to suit your chosen career path in mechanical manufacturing engineering. Subjects covered include:

Welding
Using Computer Aided Manufacturing Processes
Plant maintenance
Electronic circuits
Power supply.

You will learn in the classroom and in a work-based environment. Your assessments will be a mixture of practical assignments and written and on-line testing.

Which level is right for me?

Level 1
This level is ideal for school leavers considering a career in engineering and will provide a basic understanding of engineering principles.

Level 2
Choose this level if you're a school leaver with some engineering knowledge and experience, or you require some engineering skills in your role. You will develop your understanding and practical experience of specific engineering technologies. It can also be used as part of an Engineering Apprenticeship.

Level 3
This provides more experienced learners with an understanding and practical experience of specialist engineering technologies and principles. It can also be used as part of an Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of engineering roles including:

Engineering operative
Engineering maintenance technician
Foundry moulder/Core maker
Mechanical engineering technician
Sheet metal worker
Toolmaker/Machine setter
Welder.

What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

To deliver these qualifications you will need qualified assessors - you can train internal members of staff or recruit specially.

You will also need suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards.

Centres currently offering the Level 1, 2 and/or Level 3 Certificate in Engineering (2800) can gain automatic approval. For all other centres, please download and complete the qualification approval form and send it to your local City & Guilds office.

Centres currently offering the Level 1, 2 and/or Level 3 IVQs in Engineering (1155 and 2565) and/or Electrical and Electronic Engineering (8030) should download and complete the qualification approval form and send it to your local City & Guilds office.

To find all the requirements, download the handbooks from the centre documents section.

Anyone can take this qualification, but you must make sure all your learners can access the resources they need to complete it.

A1 Preliminary

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering IVQ - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (2850-89)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2021

Closed for registrations

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering

Accreditation No: 600/0882/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2024 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 1

This level is ideal for school leavers considering a career in engineering and will provide a basic understanding of engineering principles.

To earn this qualification, you must complete a range of mandatory and optional units, including:

Carrying out basic fitting techniques
Carrying out mechanical assembly
Producing engineering drawings.

For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section. For international learners, download the IVQ qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of engineering roles including:

Engineering operative
Engineering maintenance technician
Foundry moulder/core maker
Mechanical engineering technician
Sheet metal worker
Toolmaker/machine setter
Welder.

Level 1 Certificate in Engineering (2850-10)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2027 Supportive services: SmartScreen Learning Assistant

Level 1 Certificate in Engineering

Accreditation No: 600/0879/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 21 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 180 - 180 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 210 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £113.40 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 1 Certificate in Engineering IVQ (2850-80)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2024

Level 1 Certificate in Engineering IVQ

Accreditation No: 600/0879/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 21 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 180 - 180 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 210 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2

This level is ideal if you're a school leaver with some engineering knowledge and experience, or you require some engineering skills in your role. You will develop your understanding and practical experience of specific engineering technologies.

There are four qualifications available at both Certificate and Diploma size. The Certificate size qualifications are included in the Improving Operational Performance Apprenticeship framework and the Diploma size qualifications are included in the Intermediate Engineering Manufacture Apprenticeship framework.

There are also four qualifications available at Certificate size for international learners.

To gain these qualifications, you must complete a range of mandatory and optional units, including:

Engineering technology
Fabrication and welding technology
Using computer-aided manufacturing processes.

For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section. For international learners, download the IVQ qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of engineering roles including:

Engineering operative
Engineering maintenance technician
Foundry moulder/core maker
Mechanical engineering technician
Sheet metal worker
Toolmaker/machine setter
Welder.

Level 2 Certificate in Engineering - Manufacturing Technology (2850-20)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2027 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 2 Certificate in Engineering - Manufacturing Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0880/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 35 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 300 - 300 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 350 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £121.40 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Certificate in Engineering - Maintenance Technology (2850-21)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2027 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 2 Certificate in Engineering - Maintenance Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0880/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 35 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 300 - 300 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 350 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £127.10 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Certificate in Engineering - Fabrication and Welding Technology (2850-22)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2024 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 2 Certificate in Engineering - Fabrication and Welding Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0880/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 35 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 300 - 300 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 350 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £121.40 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Certificate in Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Technology (2850-23)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2024 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 2 Certificate in Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0880/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Data unavailable This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 35 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 300 - 300 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 350 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £128.10 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering - Manufacturing Technology (2850-24)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering - Manufacturing Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0881/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 42 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 420 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £139.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering - Maintenance Technology (2850-25)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering - Maintenance Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0881/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 42 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 420 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £143.60 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering - Fabrication and Welding Technology (2850-26)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering - Fabrication and Welding Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0881/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 42 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 420 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £139.50 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Technology (2850-27)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0881/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Technical This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 42 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 420 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £143.60 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (2850-40)

Last Registration Date: 31 Mar 2024 Supportive services: Learning Assistant

Level 2 Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Accreditation No: 600/6880/2 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 35 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 300 - 300 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 350 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/03/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £121.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering IVQ – Manufacturing Technology (2850-51)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering IVQ – Manufacturing Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0881/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 42 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 420 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering IVQ– Maintenance Technology (2850-52)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering IVQ– Maintenance Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0881/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 42 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 360 - 360 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 420 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering IVQ – Fabrication and Welding Technology (2850-53)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering IVQ – Fabrication and Welding Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0881/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 42 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 320 - 320 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 420 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering IVQ – Electrical and Electronics Technology (2850-54)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 2 Diploma in Engineering IVQ – Electrical and Electronics Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0881/7 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 42 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 320 - 320 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 420 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2028 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 2 Certificate in Engineering IVQ – Electrical and Electronics Technology (2850-84)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2027

Level 2 Certificate in Engineering IVQ – Electrical and Electronics Technology

Accreditation No: 600/0880/5 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 28 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 300 - 300 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 280 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3

One or more pathways within this qualification has been approved by the DfE to appear in the 2016 Performance Tables. To review the qualifications approved please click here.

This level is ideal for experienced learners with an understanding and practical experience of specialist engineering technologies and principles.

There are seven qualifications available at Level 3 all of which are included in the Advanced Engineering Manufacture Apprenticeship framework.

There are also six qualifications available at Diploma size for international learners.

To gain a qualification you must complete a range of mandatory and optional units. These include:

Engineering health and safety
Computer automated and robotic systems principles
Power supply, and analogue and digital circuit principles and fault.

For a full list of units, download the qualification handbook from the centre documents section. For international learners, download the IVQ qualification handbook from the centre documents section.

What Careers Can This Lead To?

These qualifications can help you to progress in a wide range of engineering roles including:

Engineering operative
Engineering maintenance technician
Foundry moulder/core maker
Mechanical engineering technician
Sheet metal worker
Toolmaker/machine setter
Welder.

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Welding (2850-30)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Welding

Accreditation No: 600/0882/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 480 - 480 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £178.90 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Fabrication (2850-31)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Fabrication

Accreditation No: 600/0882/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 480 - 480 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £178.90 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Fabrication and Welding (2850-32)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Fabrication and Welding

Accreditation No: 600/0882/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 480 - 480 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £162.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Maintenance, Installation and Commissioning (2850-33)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Maintenance, Installation and Commissioning

Accreditation No: 600/0882/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 480 - 480 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £162.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (2850-34)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering

Accreditation No: 600/0882/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 480 - 480 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £162.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering (2850-35)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Accreditation No: 600/0882/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 480 - 480 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £162.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Shipbuilding (2850-36)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering - Shipbuilding

Accreditation No: 600/0882/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 480 - 480 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £178.90 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering – Composites Engineering (2850-38)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2021

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering – Composites Engineering

Accreditation No: 600/0882/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 480 - 480 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2024 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £178.90 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering IVQ - Maintenance, Installation and Commissioning (2850-88)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering IVQ - Maintenance, Installation and Commissioning

Accreditation No: 600/0882/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 480 - 480 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering IVQ - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (2850-89)

Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2021

Closed for registrations

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering IVQ - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering

Accreditation No: 600/0882/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 480 - 480 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/12/2024 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering IVQ- Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2850-90)

Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2026

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering IVQ- Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Accreditation No: 600/0882/9 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
Credits: 54 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
Guided Learning Hours: 480 - 480 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
Total Qualification Time: 540 The total time for the qualification
Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
Last Certification: 31/08/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
Qualification fees in the UK: £0.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

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2850 Level 1

Assessment materials

Centre Devised

Sample questions

2850-101 sample questions and answers v01 pdf 54 KB 24 Jul 2018

Centre documents

2850 Level 2

Assessment materials

Centre Devised

2850-209 Assignment v1 doc 6 MB 14 Aug 2018

Sample questions

Centre documents

2850 Level 3

Assessment materials

Centre devised

Sample questions

Centre documents

Additional documents

Assessment materials

Purpose and Recognition

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Purpose

Recognition

16-19

Purpose

Recognition

19 Plus

Purpose

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