Level 3 Diploma in Maintenance Engineering (Craft Route)

Further Details
Course Code
LP00862
Location
Deeside
Duration
Full Time, 1 year.
Department
Engineering, Manufacturing & Maintenance
Start Date
01 Sep 2025
End Date
19 Jun 2026
Course Overview
Students will study Engineering Principles, Working Effectively and Safely in Engineering Environments, the Principles of Maintenance and Installation and Commissioning. There are a number of specialist units such as Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical units which support this programme.

This is a multi-discipline Engineering programme which covers the necessary Engineering skills and knowledge for students wanting to work in Engineering. It supports students wanting to gain an apprenticeship in the Engineering Maintenance and Commissioning Industry. Students will learn Engineering Techniques for production line maintenance, shut down and reinstating machines systems to ensure efficient productivity.
A combination of assignment work, practical tasks and short answer internal and external examinations.
Successful completion of a relevant, full time Intermediate/Enhanced/Level 2 Engineering programme (such as City and Guilds and EAL Mechanical and Electrical, or similar) and associated Essential Skills.
Learners are required to have a minimum of GCSE grade C/4 in English/Welsh (1st Language) and Maths.
Learners who have completed an Engineering level 2 and are working towards improving their GCSE will be considered for this programme. However, it is a mandatory requirement that all learners will work towards completing the GCSE at grade C/4 and above.

At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course
For those wanting to work in engineering, it provides the opportunity to work in a multi-discipline area, such as Mechanical, Hydraulic, Maintenance, Electrical, Design including supporting the production industry’s Maintenance Engineering programmes.
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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