Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Motorsport) - Level 3
Summary
The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Motorsport is a two-year, full-time programme designed to equip learners with the technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours required for a career in modern engineering. In Year 1, students complete the Certificate, which forms the foundation of the full Extended Diploma delivered in Year 2.
Ideal for school leavers and those progressing from a Level 2 qualification, this programme prepares students for higher education, apprenticeships, or direct entry into employment across a range of engineering sectors. The course is delivered through coursework-based assignments, avoiding formal written exams and supporting consistent progress and applied learning.
This Extended Diploma is also closely aligned with engineering apprenticeship standards, ensuring a smooth transition for learners who choose to move into an apprenticeship after completing the course without duplicating content or effort.
Programme Structure:
- Year 1: BTEC Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
- Year 2: Progression to BTEC Extended Diploma (this course)
Next course dates
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02 Sep 2026
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Bispham Campus
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2 Years
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Where can this subject lead?
Career progression
The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Motorsport is a widely recognised qualification that opens multiple career routes in the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Whether students choose to enter the workforce directly, pursue a higher-level apprenticeship, or continue into university-level study, this course lays a strong foundation for future success.
This course is ideal for learners who:
- Aspire to become qualified engineers or technicians
- Plan to progress into engineering apprenticeships at Level 4 or higher
- Want to move on to higher education in fields such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering
- Seek employment in skilled technical roles across modern industry
Potential Career Pathways:
- Engineering Technician (Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled)
- Manufacturing/Production Engineer
- Maintenance Technician
- CAD Technician or Design Engineer
- Welding/Fabrication Specialist
- Quality Control or Process Engineer
- Toolmaker or CNC Machinist
- Automation and Robotics Technician
Industries You Could Work In:
- Aerospace and Aviation
- Renewable Energy and Utilities
- Advanced Manufacturing and Automation
- Electronics and Telecommunications
- Automotive and Motorsport
Next steps at B&FC
Upon successful completion of the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, students can progress to a range of higher education courses at Blackpool and The Fylde College, including HNCs and BEng degrees in disciplines such as Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Industrial, and Automotive Engineering. These qualifications offer further specialisation and career development, helping students advance toward highly skilled roles or continue their journey to becoming chartered engineers.
Employment Opportunities
Students finishing this course will be equipped with the technical skills and knowledge to begin careers in a range of entry-level and technician roles within the engineering and manufacturing sectors. Some potential job titles include:
- Motorsport Engineering Technician
- Mechanical Engineering Technician
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Maintenance Technician
- Manufacturing Technician
- CAD Technician (Computer-Aided Design)
- Technical Support Engineer
- Assembly Technician
Graduate job roles…
- Design, research and development careers within the Automotive, Motorsport and other transport industries including.
- Manufacturing careers within the Automotive, Motorsport and other transport industries.
- Automotive systems and competence testing careers within the Automotive, Motorsport and other transport industries.
Key information
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English or maths grade 4 or above OR Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant subject and English or Maths grade 4 or above.
Plus
- A successful interview with a tutor
- The ability to study independently
- A genuine interest in the subject
- Good communication skills
- Hardworking approach towards the industry
Qualification obtained
BTEC Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)Fees and funding
Courses for learners who are 16-18 years old at the start of their course and resident in the UK are fully funded. You may also be entitled to further financial help to support your studies depending on your personal circumstances. For more details of these, please visit our page on Finance Support for School Leavers.
If you are not a UK resident, we will confirm whether funding is available when we process your application. If not, you may be liable for course fees.
Extra costs and equipment
You will need to provide your own safety boots and overalls / boiler suit for practical activities. A typical pair of safety boots should cost no more than £12 and a pair of overalls £15.
All other protective equipment will be provided by us.
All tools and equipment are provided for practical sessions and access to computers and all software required for the course is available within the College facilities.
You will be expected to provide your own pen, pencil, basic drawing equipment and a note pad.
What will I learn?
The Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering will provide you with a wide range of technical knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours essential for working in modern engineering environments.
Building on the foundation set in Year 1 (Certificate in AME), the second year of the programme introduces advanced and specialised units that deepen your understanding of core engineering principles and technologies used in industry today.
You will learn how to:
- Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace 1
- Communications for Engineering Technicians 2
- Mathematics for Engineering Technicians 3
- Operation of Vehicle Chassis Systems 54
- Light Vehicle Suspension, Steering and Braking Systems 42
- Vehicle System Fault Diagnosis and Rectification 45
- Motorsport Workshop Practices 105
- Motorsport Vehicle Preparation and Inspection 106
Units Covered in Year 2 Include:
- Applications of Vehicle Science and Mathematics 46
- Unit 12 - Engineering Drawing for Technicians
- Unit 13 – Computer-aided Drafting in Engineering
- Unit 48 – Vehicle Electrical Charging and Starting Systems
- Unit 49 – Function and Operation of Vehicle Petrol Injection Systems
- Unit 52 – Vehicle Engine Management Systems
- Unit 53 – Operation and Maintenance of Light Vehicle Transmission Systems
- Unit 107 – Professional Practice and Logistics for Motorsports
- Unit 118 –Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Motors
- Unit 74 – Advanced Composite Materials and Manufacturing Planning
This learning is assessed entirely through coursework-based assignments, allowing you to apply what you have learned in practical, workplace-style scenarios while tracking your ongoing progress.
Essential skills: English and Maths
All school leavers at B&FC are encouraged to continue developing their English and maths skills as higher ability in both these subjects is linked to long-term career success and increased earning potential - irrespective of how well you performed at GCSE. If, however, you achieve a GCSE Grade 3 or less in either subject, you will also have the opportunity to work towards re-sitting these to enhance your paper-based qualifications. This won’t delay your career journey because you will be undertaking this programme of study at the same time as your chosen subject.
Industry placement, field trips and guest speakers
An industry placement is a required element of this course and typically begins once you’ve gained a solid understanding of safe working practices.
Whilst you are encouraged to arrange your own placement, the college will provide support to help you find one that aligns with your interests and offers valuable experience.
You will also have the chance to take part in field trips and hear from guest speakers working in the industry, giving you deeper insight into the engineering world.
How will I learn?
You will be taught through a combination of classroom-based instruction, hands-on practical activities, real-world engineering projects, and oral presentations. The programme does not include formal written examinations; instead, assessment is carried out through coursework, practical tasks, written assignments, and oral presentations. You will have opportunities to work independently as well as collaboratively in teams, gaining both technical knowledge and the workplace skills required for a successful career in engineering.
Regular one-to-one sessions with your Progress Tutor will allow you to review your development and receive personalised guidance. The learning environment is structured and supportive, with clear target setting and progress reviews designed to help you stay focused and achieve your full potential.
Expert tutors
All tutors involved in the delivery of courses and apprenticeships within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver.
Our recruitment process ensures that tutors delivering a given programme are suitably qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and a familiarity with professional practice. The aim of this is to enrich students’ learning experience, giving them an insight into what working in the industry is really like.