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Level 3 - BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering

Level 3 - BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering

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The engineering sector offers huge potential for learners interested in the sector. The UK is currently regarded as a world leader in sectors including renewable energy, space, low carbon, aerospace, creative industries, utilities, automotive, agri-food and bioscience. Between 2010 and 2020 Engineering enterprises are projected to have 2.74 million job openings, including over 400,000 technician roles where the predominantly ageing workforce is expected to retire over the next 10 years.

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (1080 GLH) in Engineering is part of a larger suite of BTEC Engineering qualifications, in a range of sizes, which share the common purpose of helping people to become occupationally ready to take up employment in the Engineering sector at the appropriate level. This can follow either directly after achieving the qualification, or via the stepping stone of Higher Education (HE) in university or college. By studying a BTEC National, learners develop knowledge, understanding and skills required by the sector, including essential employability skills, and apply them in real work contexts. Learners can operate at a standard that can reasonably be expected of an 18-year-old in full-time education.

  • Entry Requirements


    All Applicants must have GCSE Grade C (9 to 4) in maths & English AND a completed 90 Credit Diploma with a minimum of MM and compatible units. Applicants will also be asked for an academic reference from previous school/college.

    All learners are to be enrolled to Stretch & Challenge maths & English.

  • Course Content


    Within this suite, the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering (1080 GLH) is primarily a Technical Level qualification, equivalent in size to three A levels, which has been designed as a full two-year programme of study, enabling learners to develop a substantial common core of knowledge, including Health and Safety in the Engineering Workplace, Communications for Engineering Technicians, Engineering Project, Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, Mechanical Principles and Applications, Electrical and Electronic Principles, and allowing them the maximum opportunity to study in more depth a full range of option areas of their choice, such as Applications of Mechanical Systems in Engineering and Commercial Aspects of Engineering Organisations.

    It is mainly designed for those learners who know in which sector they would like to specialise. Learners can achieve breadth of study through the large core and extensive options, rather than by studying complementary qualifications alongside it. The qualification allows learners to develop the wide-ranging knowledge, understanding and skills required for direct progression into a broad range of roles within the industry they are going to be a part of. It also meets the needs of those who wish to progress first to further study. The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering is also approved as a Technical Certificate by SEMTA in a range of advanced apprenticeship frameworks.

  • Progression Next Steps


    HE Engineering at Kingston College. HND or Degree at University Apprenticeship Employment

  • Course Structure


    This qualification was designed in close collaboration with industry, it is fully supported by the Sector Skills Council for the Engineering sector, SEMTA. A range of professional organisations/employers in the sector has also confirmed their support for this Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering. This means it is a highly respected route for those who wish to move into employment in the sector, either directly or following further study.

    A Specialist Engineering Project Static Mechanical Principles in Practice Dynamic Mechanical Principles in Practice Microcontroller Systems for Engineers Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control Machining Processes Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems Digital and Analogue Electronic Systems Electronic Printed Circuit Board Design and Manufacture

  • Assessment Details


    BTEC Nationals are assessed using a combination of internal assessments, which are set and marked by teachers, and external assessments which are set and marked by Pearson:

    • mandatory units have a combination of internal and external assessments
    • all optional units are internally assessed. We have taken great care to ensure that the assessment method chosen is appropriate to the content of the unit and in line with requirements from employers and higher education.