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Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering (60 Credits)

Ofqual Regulated (603/7030/0)

Start Date: Anytime
Location: Online
Study Pace: Flexible — up to 5 years to complete
Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma (60 credits)
Assessment: Online written assignments
Includes: 1-to-1 tutor support, all course materials, and more
Ofqual Link: Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering – 603/7030/0

Course Overview

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering is designed for learners who want to begin a career in the engineering sector or progress to further technical study. Engineering is a highly diverse field, with applications ranging from construction and technology to medical science, environmental solutions, transportation, and even economics. This course provides a strong foundation across key engineering disciplines.

Learners will develop essential knowledge and understanding in areas such as:

  • Engineering principles

  • Design and technology

  • Electrical concepts and applications

  • Mechanics

  • Statistical methods

  • Applied mathematics

This qualification equips learners with the theoretical and practical foundations required to succeed in a variety of engineering pathways.

Progression

Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners can progress to:

Employment

Entry-level roles within the engineering sector, supported by a solid understanding of core engineering principles.

Further Study

Including:

  • Level 4/5 diplomas in Engineering, Technology, or related disciplines

  • Vocational or technical qualifications focused on industry-specific development

  • Undergraduate degree pathways via Level 4/5 progression routes

Course Structure

  • 3 modules

  • 3 written assignments

  • Approx. 40 guided learning hours per module

  • Access to full online study materials and dedicated tutor support

How It Works

How It Works

Students on our Engineering course complete the Level 3 OTHM Diploma (60 credits), designed to provide the foundational skills and knowledge needed to succeed within the engineering industry.

The course is delivered fully online, allowing you to start at any time and study at your own pace. Each module contains 40 hours of guided online learning, plus 30–50 hours of optional activities, including recommended exercises, readings, digital resources, and self-test tasks.

To complete the qualification, you will submit 6 online assignments, each approximately 2,000–3,000 words. Once all assignments are successfully passed, you will receive your OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, which can be used to progress to a bachelor’s degree top-up at a range of UK universities.

Throughout the programme, you will have access to:

  • 1-to-1 tutor support

  • Webinars

  • Social learning forums

  • Additional study resources

Further details about learner support and academic standards are available on our Student Resources page.

Course Modules

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering includes 6 modules, each with a written assignment of approximately 2,000–3,000 words.
Every module contains 40 guided learning hours plus 30–50 hours of optional exercises, readings, and online resources.

Modules Overview

  • Engineering Principles – SI units, engineering calculations, interpreting technical information

  • Design Technology – engineering products, systems-based electrical design, 2D CAD

  • Electricity – electrical components, AC/DC circuit theory, power supplies and protection

  • Mechanics – motion, energy changes, forces, and elasticity

  • Introducing Statistics – statistical concepts, data types, diagrams, and measures

  • Mathematics – algebra, geometry, graphs, exponentials, logarithms, trigonometry, calculus

Assignment support is provided through the learning platform’s Tutor section.

Am I eligible for this programme?

You can enrol in the Level 3 Accounting course if you are at least 16 years old and have a full secondary education.
If you don’t meet these requirements, you may still qualify through relevant work experience.

For more details, contact our team at +40 743 543 039.

Cost & payments

Cost and payments

  1. Level 3: £2600

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

  • Credit or debit card
  • Bank transfer
  • PayPal

Career Progression

Upon completing this qualification, learners can progress to roles within multiple engineering pathways, including:

  • Mechanical Engineer – designing and developing mechanical systems and products

  • Civil Engineer – planning and executing infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, and buildings

  • Electrical Engineer – designing, maintaining, and managing electrical systems and equipment

The diploma also provides a strong foundation for further study at higher levels in engineering and related disciplines.

University progression

Upon completing this course, students can progress to a full BA or BSc degree programme at a variety of UK universities, online or on campus.

Some examples include:

Coventry University 

Anglia Ruskin University

London Metropolitan University

University of Derby

Middlesex University

Sample Certificates

OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering