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Engineering Technologies (EAL - Extended Diploma)

Ron Dearing UTC

Kingston Square , Hull City Centre , Hull , Hull, HU2 8BQ

Vocationally-related Qualification (VRQ)
Level 3
Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

Available start dates

Available start dates

Friday, 04 September 2026
The Ron Dearing UTC

Application Instructions

To apply please visit https://www.rondearingutc.com/apply/

Course Summary

These qualifications have been developed to provide learners with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the practices and processes of engineering technologies. They cover knowledge, understanding and skills that have been identified in order to operate effectively in a job role within the Engineering Sector and are relevant to a wide variety of study routes

An EAL Extended Diploma is equivalent to 2 full A Levels.

Course Details

Unit 01 Engineering and Environmental Health and Safety

Unit 03 Engineering Mathematics

Unit 06 Computer Aided Design

Unit 28 Maintenance Engineering Principals

Unit 30 General Engineering Maintenance Techniques

Unit 77 Workplace Improvement

Unit 07 CNC Programming and Machining

Unit 41 Advanced Manufacture Techniques CNC

Unit 42 Inspection and Quality control

Unit 64 Engineering Communications


Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades 4-9, including English (Grade 4+) & Maths (Grade 5+)


Equipment required

Safety Boots/Shoes for Workshop

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This qualification is equivalent to 2 A levels in UCAS tariff points. It is graded - Distinction = 96 tariff points, Merit = 64 tariff points or Pass = 32 tariff points.


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