Engineering - Level 3 Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start & End Date
8 September 2026
15 June 2028
Days
Tue
Time
09:00-17:00
Location
Ballymena
This part-time course is aimed at learners who:
The Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (City & Guilds 2850) can be undertaken as part of a Level 3 NVQ programme but can also be undertaken as a standalone qualification. It introduces the learner to specialised technical units delivered using the latest technology and innovative machinery and resources. The College continues to invest in its practical resources in line with changes in industry and technology training requirements throughout the sector.
The Diploma is offered in the following two pathways;
Each award is composed of 3 core units and 3 specialist units. Core units are:
Specialised units - Fabrication & Welding (3 from below)
Specialised units - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (3 from below)
These awards are designed to contribute towards the knowledge and understanding for:
The course is delivered over two years on a part-time day-release basis. Candidates undertake a combination of theoretical and practical workshop activities.
Candidates accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in GCSE English, Maths or ICT are required to complete Essential Skills qualification(s). This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
If you have less than 250 employees you may be eligible for funding for this course. Contact our Business Engagement Team.
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £486 | £348 |
| 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 part-time course is aimed at learners who:
The Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (City & Guilds 2850) can be undertaken as part of a Level 3 NVQ programme but can also be undertaken as a standalone qualification. It introduces the learner to specialised technical units delivered using the latest technology and innovative machinery and resources. The College continues to invest in its practical resources in line with changes in industry and technology training requirements throughout the sector.
The Diploma is offered in the following two pathways;
Each award is composed of 3 core units and 3 specialist units. Core units are:
Specialised units - Fabrication & Welding (3 from below)
Specialised units - Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (3 from below)
These awards are designed to contribute towards the knowledge and understanding for:
The course is delivered over two years on a part-time day-release basis. Candidates undertake a combination of theoretical and practical workshop activities.
Candidates accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in GCSE English, Maths or ICT are required to complete Essential Skills qualification(s). This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
If you have less than 250 employees you may be eligible for funding for this course. Contact our Business Engagement Team.
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £486 | £348 |
| 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