At a glance
Course details
- Delivery
- Online
- Study pace
- Flexible
- Assessment
- Six coursework-based online assignments
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Qualification level
- RQF Level 3
- Published course option
- Complete Level 3 course: £2,500
Delivered by Online Business School. Course and third-party fees may apply.
RQF Level 3
Paid flexible online qualification
Level 3 Engineering
A 60-credit online engineering foundation qualification covering engineering principles, design technology, electricity, mechanics, statistics and mathematics.
- Provider
- Online Business School
- Study format
- Online
- Assessment
- Six coursework-based online assignments
Course overview
Key facts before you choose this course
Compare the delivery, assessment, qualification and published fee, then check the entry requirements below.
Before you commit
What to know before enrolling
- OBS makes the admission decision and may ask for evidence of previous study, English ability, age or work experience.
- Course fees do not include external examination-centre charges, university top-up fees or other third-party costs unless the page says otherwise.
- The course has flexible online access, with up to five years under current obs terms.
- Universities, employers and professional bodies make their own recognition and progression decisions.
Fees and payment
Compare the current published options.
These are the course fees and instalment examples currently published by OBS. Taxes and clearly identified third-party charges may apply.
Complete Level 3 course
£2,500
Published course fee£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £103.33 at 0% interest.
OBS publishes the course fee and instalment example shown above. Where rounded monthly figures do not equal the headline fee exactly, the provider may adjust the final payment.
Course decision guide
Is this the right route for you?
Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.
This route may suit you if
- Learners who want a Level 3 foundation in engineering principles before higher-level technical study.
- People who prefer academic, assignment-based engineering learning and can develop practical experience separately.
- Learners comparing engineering progression with broader information-technology study.
Compare another route first if
- You need a trade apprenticeship, workplace competence qualification or hands-on licence for a specific engineering occupation.
- Your main interest is coding, networks, websites and cyber security rather than engineering principles.
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What qualification will you receive?
Review the provider and awarding organisation separately so you can understand exactly what the route leads to.
RQF Level 3
OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering
- Awarding organisation
- OTHM
- Qualification number
- 603/7030/0
- Credits
- 60
Curriculum
What you will study
Mandatory units
- Engineering Principles
- Design Technology
- Electricity
- Mechanics
- Introducing Statistics
- Mathematics
Practical requirements
What you need and how the course is assessed.
Entry requirements
- Online Business School normally expects learners to be at least 16 and to have completed secondary education, or to be accepted through another suitable route.
- Relevant work experience may be considered where the provider allows an alternative entry route.
- English-language competence is required for online study and written assignments.
- Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision.
Assessment in practice
- The regulated qualification is assessed by coursework.
- The provider currently structures the course around six online assignments.
- Assignment requirements and submission rules are set by Online Business School.
Further study and careers
Further study and progression
Successful learners may apply for suitable Level 4 engineering, technical or undergraduate routes. Each institution decides admission and recognition. The qualification does not make the learner a professional engineer or guarantee employment in an engineering occupation.
Continue engineering study
You may apply for a suitable Level 4 or university engineering route, subject to academic, mathematics and subject requirements.
Build practical experience
You can pursue projects, placements or employment-based training separately, with providers and employers deciding suitability.
Included support
Current benefits shown for this route
Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.
Online course materials
Digital course materials and access to the Online Business School learning platform are included under the provider’s current terms.
Tutor and learner support
Online Business School describes tutor support, assignment feedback and learner support as part of the course experience. The exact contact schedule may vary.
Conditions applyLaptop offer
A laptop may be available on eligible payment routes. Confirm the exact course-specific terms and exclusions before paying.
Conditions applyQuestions before enrolment
Frequently asked questions
Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.
Is this an engineering degree?
No. It is an RQF Level 3 foundation diploma. It may support applications for further study, but it is not a bachelor’s degree or professional engineering registration.
Is the qualification worth 60 credits?
Yes. OTHM confirms a total value of 60 credits across six mandatory units.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. OBS offers instalment payments, and RSG will confirm the current schedule before enrolment.
What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?
Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.
Should I choose Engineering or Information Technology at Level 3?
Choose Engineering for an academic foundation in engineering principles. Choose Information Technology when coding, computer systems, networks, cyber security and web development are the closer match.
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