Based at both sites.

Examination Board

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering

Entry Criteria

The entry requirements for the Engineering course is Grade 5 in Maths and 5-5 in Combined Science.

Assessment

Although the level 3 Engineering course has different grading criteria the overall qualification is equivalent to that of an A level.  

Pass = E     Merit = C      Distinction = A       Distinction* = A*

Why you should study Product Design

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering is designed for learners who are interested in a career in the engineering sector and want to progress to further study in the sector. Learners will take a practical, applied engineering course as part of their Level 3 study programme, which gives them an introduction to the sector.

Course Content

Mandatory Units Type

 

Assessment type
1.Engineering Principles Mandatory External
2.Delivery of Engineering processes Safely as a Team Mandatory Internal
3.Engineering Product Design and Manufacture Mandatory and synoptic External

 

Optional Units- learners complete 1 unit
9. Work Experience in the Engineering Sector Optional Internal
10.Computer Aided Design in Engineering Optional Internal
11.Engineering Maintenance and Condition Monitoring Techniques Optional Internal
12.Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems Optional Internal
19.Electronic Devices and Circuits Optional Internal
25.Mechanical Behaviour of Metallic Materials Optional Internal
30.Mechanical Measurement and Inspection Technology Optional Internal
35.Computer Programming Optional Internal
41.Manufacturing Secondary Machining Processes Optional Internal
44.Fabrication Manufacturing Processes Optional Internal
45.Additive Manufacturing Processes Optional Internal

 

Mandatory content (83%). External assessment (67%)

Skills Developed, Progression and Possible Future Careers

The content of the new BTEC Nationals has been developed in collaboration with employers and representatives from higher education and relevant professional bodies. In this way, they have ensured that content is up to date and that it includes the knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes required in the sector.

Students will be able to combine this with other qualifications, such as a GCE A Level in Mathematics or Physics, which would allow them to progress to higher education to study engineering or other STEM-related programmes.

The qualification is recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many relevant courses in a variety of areas of the engineering sector, for example:

  • BEng (Hons) in Engineering
  • BEng (Hons) in Electronics Engineering
  • BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
  • BSc (Hons) in Mathematics.

This qualification also supports progression to job opportunities in the engineering sector. Jobs that

are available in these areas include:

  • engineering operative
  • manufacturing operative
  • semi-skilled operative.

This qualification also supports those following an apprenticeship in engineering who are looking to

work and progress in the engineering sector as an engineering operative