Course Type

BTEC

Exam Board

Pearson

Assessment Type

Exam and Coursework

Entry Requirements

To study this course, you’ll need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English, and Maths at grade 5 or above.

Course Overview

There are a total of four units to be studied, three of which are mandatory. Mandatory units include; Engineering Principles, Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as a Team, and Engineering Product Design and Manufacture. Additionally, you will be able to study Computer Aided Design (CAD), building confidence in both 2d & 3d systems. A further option will explore digital manufacturing and make full use of the school’s 3d printer, laser cutter and CNC equipment.

Where will it lead?

The course provides a foundation from which to access higher education and more specialist courses allied to the Engineering sector. This could be engineering degrees offered by universities or more vocational, work-based, learning via apprenticeships. Employment within engineering remains buoyant, with industry demand for skilled workers frequently outstripping supply.