Engineering Studies

Course summary

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering has primarily been designed for learners who want to pursue a career in 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 (or specialist engineering subject, such as aeronautical engineering). 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. Single Engineering will study 4 units over two years. Unit 1 – Engineering Principles (External Assessment) Learners apply mathematical and physical science principles to solve electrical-, electronic- and mechanical-based engineering problems. Unit 2 – Delivery of Engineering Processes Safely as A Team (Internal Assessment) Learners explore how processes are undertaken by teams to create engineered products or to deliver engineering services safely. Unit 3- Engineering Product Design & Manufacture (External Assessment) Learners will explore engineering product design and manufacturing processes and will complete activities that consider function, sustainability, materials, form and other factors. Unit 44: Fabrication Manufacturing Processes (Internal Assessment) Learners explore and carry out fabrication processes to safely manufacture products from sheet metal.