Engineering
Head of Department: Mr H Adams
Syllabus Title: Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualification BTEC National in Engineering (Extended Certificate - A Level equivalent)
Exam Board: Pearson
Length of Course: 2 years
Entry Requirements: Level 6 GCSE's Engineering or Design and Technology, English, Maths and Science.
Description:
The Extended Certificate is for students who are interested in learning about the engineering sector alongside other fields of study, with a view to progressing to a wide range of higher education courses, including but not necessarily in STEM-related subjects
Topics studied on this course:
The qualification has four mandatory units covering the following topics:
- Engineering Principles: Engineering data and applying mathematical procedures in mechanical and electrical contexts
- Engineering Applications: Advances in modern technology and how they are reshaping the engineering sector's function; materials and processes to devise sustainable solutions to engineering problems
- Engineering Design: Three-dimensional (3D) models and two-dimensional (2D) detailed drawings using a computer-aided design (CAD) system
- Engineering Project: Project management processes in Engineering products from concept to solution. What knowledge and skill.
Coursework and assessment:
The qualification has been developed in consultation with higher education representatives and professional bodies to ensure students have the knowledge, understanding and skills they need to progress to, and thrive in, higher education. The qualification has four mandatory units covering the following topics:
- Engineering Principles Exam: Engineering data and applying mathematical procedures in mechanical and electrical contexts.
- Engineering Applications Exam: Advances in modern technology and how they are reshaping the engineering sector's function; materials and processes to devise sustainable solutions to engineering problems.
- Engineering Design NEA: Three-dimensional (3D) models and two-dimensional (2D) detailed drawings using a computer-aided design (CAD) system
- Engineering Project NEA: Project management processes in Engineering products from concept to solution.
Post A-Level
This qualification can lead to progression to the following degrees:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering
- BEng General Engineering
- BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Learners may also progress to HNC or Foundation Degrees in Engineering.