Engineering (Applied)

Course Specification	Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Engineering Extended Certificate (360GLH)
Subject Specific Entry Requirements	5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English and at least one Science (students may also benefit if they have also studied a design and technology course).
Costs Associated with this Course	Recommended text book BTEC National Engineering Student Book Publisher: Pearson Author: Andrew Buckenham,Gareth Thomson,Natalie Griffiths,Steve Singleton,Alan Serplus,Michael Ryan ISBN: 9781292141008 Circa £30

Who is this qualification for?

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering is intended to be an Applied General qualification for post 16 students who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education, and ultimately to employment, possibly in the engineering sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to 1 A Level and aims to provide a coherent introduction to study of the engineering sector. Students need not necessarily have studied engineering previously, but will have successfully completed a Level 2 programme of learning, with GCSEs or vocational qualifications.

Why engineering?

The engineering sector Engineering is a dynamic sector that offers huge potential for students. Engineering turnover was £1.1 trillion in the year ending March 2012, and it accounts for 24.5 per cent of the turnover of all enterprises in the UK. The UK is regarded as a world leader in engineering sectors, including renewable energy, space, low carbon, aerospace, creative industries, utilities, automotive, agrifood and bioscience. Between 2010 and 2020 engineering enterprises are projected to have 2.74 million job openings, including more than 400,000 technician roles (as the predominantly ageing workforce in this area is expected to retire in this period).

What does this qualification cover?

The content of this qualification has been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that it supports progression to higher education. In addition, employers and professional bodies have been involved and consulted, in order to confirm that the content is also appropriate and consistent with current practice for students who may choose to enter employment directly in the engineering sector. Everyone taking this qualification will study three mandatory units and one option unit: