This listing was automatically created by Course Pilot. This listing is not currently maintained by, endorsed by or affiliated with "Neston High School".
Course Pilot creates Listing Pages to help users and companies build their presence on Course Pilot. If you are a current employee, you can claim the Listing Page to continue building your organization’s presence on Course Pilot.
All Listing Pages have a banner indicating if it was created by Course Pilot.
You must have your current position with the organization listed to claim or delete the Listing Page.
To claim a Listing Page:
- Click the “claim listing button” on the listing
- Complete the form and submit
- We will then verify your claim
- You will then have access to your admin dashboard and can update / maintain / delete your listing.
Course Summary
Subject: Engineering
Course Title: Engineering BTEC
Course Types: Sixth Form
Course Level: Level 3
Course Description
Are you interested in pursuing a career in one of the many facets of the engineering world? Working with dedicated and specialist teachers? The content of this new qualification covers all the knowledge and skills that are appropriate for a learner to gain the core underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills needed for progression into employment or further study.
The qualification is an Advanced (Level 3) Technical qualification, on a par with A-level and has been built in close collaboration with employers and professional bodies ensuring that it have both recognition and value.
Course Content
The scientific principles used by engineers to identify the most suitable materials in a given engineering context
- Mechanical engineering systems and components
- The process of engineering design
- The relevance and role that manufacturing processes and systems have in the production of multiple components.
Transferable skills are those generic ‘soft skills’ that are valued by employers and higher education alike. The following transferable skills have been contextualised into the content of the qualification:
- Communication (oral and written)
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving.
Exam
Students will need to complete the following four mandatory units for this qualification:
Unit 1; Materials technology and science includes a 1 hour 45 minutes written examination paper.
Unit 2; Mechanical systems incorporates an externally set and marked practical assignment
Unit 4; Engineering design involves a practical assignment that is internally assessed prior to external quality assurance.
Unit 5; Production and manufacture involves a further practical assignment that is internally assessed prior to external quality assurance.
Possible Destinations
- Automotive Technician
- Mechanical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Heating Engineer
- Automotive Designer
- Aerospace
- Biochemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Course Entry Guidelines
BTEC level two merit or above in engineering, GCSE English language and GCSE maths/physics - Grade 6
See what career this course can give you access
Explore CareersGallery
Course Provider
Neston High School
Address: Raby Park Road, Neston, Neston, CH64 9NH
