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Engineering BTEC First Certificate Level 2
Level 2
16-18
Full Time
Engineering is fundamental to our modern economy and key to driving change and innovation. The BTEC Level 2 First Cert in Engineering qualification reflect this and provide students with a solid foundation for understanding and applying this subject in their future working lives. Students develop the fundamental skills and knowledge required by the engineering industry and will explore design, engineering in more detail, preparing them for further study, apprenticeship or work in the sector.
Learning is done by completing projects, exams and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations.
The core units focus on
Unit 1 The Engineered World
Unit 2 Investigating an Engineered Product
Unit 5 Engineering Materials
Unit 9 Interpreting and Using Engineering Information
Unit 10 Mathematics for Engineering
Unit 11 Electrical and Mechanical Science for Engineering
Unit 12 Engineering Design
Additional Information
- Progression
You can progress to a BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Engineering/T Level Technical Qualification in Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.
- Entry Requirements
GCSE grade 4(C) in Maths and 3 other GCSEs at grade (D) or above including English and science or engineering.
- Assessment
Assessment is carried out by completing portfolio-based assignments and two units are externally assessed. All assignments are internally assessed. A summative unit grade can be awarded a pass, merit, distinction and distinction*
- Equipment
Student will need a textbook, stationery, calculator, writing paper, folder etc for the organisation of their work.