9208 Engineering Levels 4 and 5 Provision (9208)

Last Updated: 30 Aug 2022

The Level 4 and 5 Diplomas in Engineering focus on advanced engineering, with a wide choice of units to provide a flexible route to career success as a professional engineer. You will have the potential to fulfil a role within Engineering that requires a high level of responsibility requiring the use of personal initiative and critical judgement.

Holders of these qualifications may also be able to advance into a selected university engineering degree programme. Please see our recognitions list for further information.

These qualifications are ideal for someone preparing for first-level management, with a sound knowledge of technical principles in one or more specialised branches of Engineering. It is also appropriate for someone who wishes to receive specialised training at a high level.

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    General Information

    What Is Involved In Studying This Course?

    These qualifications focus on the knowledge skills required to work as technician or manager within the engineering sector. You will be able to choose from a range of units to specialise in an engineering sub-sector for a career that's right for you. Alongside practical application, these qualifications will build your knowledge of the principles of mathematics, science and technologies that underpin engineering.

    What Careers Can This Lead To?

    These qualifications are ideal for first-level management or for people wanting to advance as an Engineering technician in the following fields:

    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • Civil Engineering

    Those interested in progressing further in Engineering, for example to university or to register for professional status, should also consider these qualifications as part of their progression.

    What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?

    The qualifications will be open for registration from April 6th 2020.

    To deliver these qualifications you will need qualified assessors - you can train internal members of staff or recruit specially.

    You will also need suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards.

    To find all the requirements to deliver these qualifications please download the qualification handbooks from the centre documents section. Minor amendments may be made to final draft handbooks before April 6th 2020. Please remember to check for updates.

    Level 4

    Level 4 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (9208-01)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2026

    Level 4 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

    • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/12/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 4 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (9208-02)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2026

    Level 4 Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

    • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/12/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 4 Diploma in Civil Engineering (9208-03)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2026

    Level 4 Diploma in Civil Engineering

    • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/12/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

    Level 5

    Level 5 Advanced Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (9208-11)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2026

    Level 5 Advanced Technician Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

    • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/12/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 5 Advanced Technician Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (9208-12)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2026

    Level 5 Advanced Technician Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

    • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/12/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.
    Level 5 Advanced Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering (9208-13)
    Last Registration Date: 31 Dec 2026

    Level 5 Advanced Technician Diploma in Civil Engineering

    • Accreditation No: Data unavailable This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
    • Type: Other This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
    • Credits: Data unavailable Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
    • Guided Learning Hours: Data unavailable This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
    • Total Qualification Time: Data unavailable The total time for the qualification
    • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
    • Last Certification: 31/12/2029 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
    • Qualification fees in the UK: TBC, please speak to your Account Manager for further information Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

    Here you can find all documents related to this suite of qualifications.

    By clicking on the section headings below, you can access a variety of documents such as the qualification handbooks and assessment materials, Statements of Purpose, and recognition letters from industry and employers.

    Some documents may be password protected. Passwords can be retrieved by logging in to Walled Garden and visiting the Administration section of the relevant qualification catalogue page.

    Interested in delivering this qualification?

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