BTEC Level 3 Engineering

Course overview:

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering is for learners who want to pursue a career in engineering, and who want to be able to collaborate across and apply knowledge, skills and understanding in other branches of engineering. They can either progress directly to an apprenticeship or employment as an engineering technician or can choose to progress to higher education to study for an engineering degree. The qualification is equivalent in size to three A Levels.

What does this qualification cover? Engineering covers a broad variety of roles and it involves the application of scientific principles and practical knowledge to transform ideas and materials into products and systems safely and support them during their lifetime. This qualification focuses on a broad range of engineering specialist areas including electrical and electronic, mechanical, and others for example manufacturing.

In the BTEC National units, there are opportunities during the teaching and learning phase to give learners practice in developing employability skills. Where employability skills are referred to in this specification, we are generally referring to skills in the following three main categories:

• Cognitive and problem-solving skills: use critical thinking, approach non-routine problems by applying expert and creative solutions, use systems and technology

• Interpersonal skills: communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation

• Interpersonal skills: self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development

Qualification	BTEC in Engineering – Full Extended Diploma.
Exam Board	Edexcel BTEC
Course Entry Requirements	Grade 5s (including English and Maths)
Duration of qualification	2 years
Timetable hours	20 hours per week
Assessment method	Approximately 33% Exams 67% Internal Assignment
Courses Available	BTEC Level 3
Career Destinations	Employment in an engineering environment
Transferable Skills	Problem-solving, understanding the importance of design, managing a process and the importance of safety in the work place.