Electrical and Electronic Engineering - Level 3 National Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start & End Date
8 September 2026
6 June 2028
Days
Tue
Time
09:00-20:30
Location
Ballymena
This qualification is aimed at learners preparing for roles in engineering, for example engineering technician or engineering operative. Learners gain relevant skills and knowledge from studying a range of content focused on mechanical and electrical and electronic disciplines, for example Electrical Machines and Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining.
The qualification consists of ten units of study, which are evenly spread across the two years of the course. To achieve the full award, learners must successfully complete the assigned five units in year one to enter year two of the programme.
The units of study are given below for both the Manufacturing and Electrical and Electronic pathways:
PEARSON BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (RQF) – Manufacturing Engineering
(10 Units made up from 6 Mandatory units and 4 specialist units)
PEARSON BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (RQF) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(10 Units made up from 5 Mandatory units and 5 specialist units)
Mandatory Units common to both pathways
Additional Manufacturing pathway mandatory Unit
Specialist Units
Throughout the course there is a mix between practical and theory classes
Applicants should have at least 4 GCSE's at Grade C or above including Maths and one other STEM subject.
A Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate or Diploma in Engineering with Merit grade in Maths for Engineering and satisfactory performance in any externally examined units will be considered.
In circumstances where there are more applications for the course than there are places available, the College reserves the right to select candidates by enhancing the criteria to consider higher grades or achievement in STEM subjects.
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £551 | £413 |
| Year 2 | £277 | £139 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
This qualification is aimed at learners preparing for roles in engineering, for example engineering technician or engineering operative. Learners gain relevant skills and knowledge from studying a range of content focused on mechanical and electrical and electronic disciplines, for example Electrical Machines and Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining.
The qualification consists of ten units of study, which are evenly spread across the two years of the course. To achieve the full award, learners must successfully complete the assigned five units in year one to enter year two of the programme.
The units of study are given below for both the Manufacturing and Electrical and Electronic pathways:
PEARSON BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (RQF) – Manufacturing Engineering
(10 Units made up from 6 Mandatory units and 4 specialist units)
PEARSON BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (RQF) - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
(10 Units made up from 5 Mandatory units and 5 specialist units)
Mandatory Units common to both pathways
Additional Manufacturing pathway mandatory Unit
Specialist Units
Throughout the course there is a mix between practical and theory classes
Applicants should have at least 4 GCSE's at Grade C or above including Maths and one other STEM subject.
A Level 2 BTEC Extended Certificate or Diploma in Engineering with Merit grade in Maths for Engineering and satisfactory performance in any externally examined units will be considered.
In circumstances where there are more applications for the course than there are places available, the College reserves the right to select candidates by enhancing the criteria to consider higher grades or achievement in STEM subjects.
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £551 | £413 |
| Year 2 | £277 | £139 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk