ENGINEERING DIPLOMA

What does this qualification cover?

  • Ten units in total
  • Eight units are 60 guided learning hours, and two units are 120 guided learning hours (these three units are externally examined units)
  • The units are a blend of different engineering specialisms to ensure all students have a wide choice available for them at the end of the course. Such units include Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team, Applied Commercial and Quality Principles in Engineering, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problem, Electronic Devices and Circuits, Computer Programming

What’s included?

  • 720 Guided Learning Hours – which is the equivalent to two A Levels
  • A mixture of theory and practical units that have been developed with our employers and universities in mind

Key Features

This course is taken alongside a traditional A Level.

The BTEC in Engineering is an excellent steppingstone into higher education at university of can lead into an apprenticeship.

The course follows the Pearson Nationals Qualification. More information can be found at BTEC Nationals | Engineering (2016) | Pearson qualifications

It develops transferable skills that are widely recognised and applicable to the world of work including:

  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making
  • Practical Capabilities
  • Evaluative Strategies

Links to workplace

  • By choosing to study Engineering you will gain access to a wide range of potential occupations
  • Links with employers and work experience will be an integral part of the course and will develop skills to enhance career opportunities
  • Employer mentoring schemes will also be available to help prepare students for chosen pathways post A Level study

APPLY FOR

Year 10

APPLY FOR

Year 12

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