Overview

The BTEC National Award in Engineering is designed to meet the needs of multi-role engineering
technicians and equip individuals with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for success
in a range of engineering occupations. These include the design, manufacture, installation,
operation and maintenance of engineering equipment and systems. The qualification also enables
progression to BTEC Higher Nationals or to undergraduate degree qualifications and professional
occupations in engineering.

 

Duration

Two year course at 360 guided learning hours – 6 hours per week

Awarding Body

Edexcel

Qualification Value

6 units – equivalent to 1 ‘A’ Level

Entry Requirements

A GCSE equivalent to at least four passes at Grade C or above ( to include Science and
Mathematics)

Course Content

Students must complete all mandatory units plus optional units

Mandatory Units
• Communications for Technicians
And one of the Following
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Mechanical Principles and Applications
Optional Units
• Mathematics for Technicians
• Health, Safety, Risk Assessment and Welfare in the
• Engineering Workplace
• Engineering Drawing for Technicians
• Properties and Applications of Engineering Materials
• Fabrication Processes and Technology
• Applications of Welding Technology

What career will the course prepare me for?

Students obtaining a National Award in Engineering can also progress to a Degree, Higher
National Diploma or Certificate in a range of disciplines relating to engineering professions.
The skills learned will also allow for progression straight to employment.

For further information contact Mr Linden, Head of Technology