Engineering BTEC National diploma
Engineering BTEC National diploma level 3
Equivalent to two A Levels. There are 2 externally assessed units and 10 internally assessed units
Engineering at level 3 focuses on the application of knowledge, theory, analytical techniques and new technology to provide solutions for an ever changing world. To ensure our designers and engineering learners are equipped with the skills they require to succeed within the many disciplines of engineering. Our exciting and engaging curriculum is delivered with our partner institutions that include the National Grid, Ford Motor Company and University College London (UCL). We believe that the best way to learn is from industry currently practicing within their field of design and engineering expertise.
YEAR 1
- 1 Engineering Principles. (EXAMINATION)
- 2 Delivery of engineering processes as a team.
- 3 Engineering product design and manufacture. (EXAMINATION)
- 10 Computer aided design in engineering
YEAR 2
- 4 Applied commercial and quality principles in engineering
- 5 Specialist engineering project
- Unit 8 Further engineering maths
- 11 Engineering maintenance and condition monitoring
- 22 Electronic printed circuit board design and manufacture
- 24 maintenance of mechanical systems.
Entry requirements 5 A*- B including Maths and English,
Resources
This qualification requires a range of technologies and equipment, this is delivered with a range of state of the Art equipment, from material testing technologies to plasma cutters, and a number of CNC facilities in the CNC area. We also have 3d printing and laser cut equipment, high quality metal turning and wood turning facilities. Our virtual welding room prepares you for the mig welding bays, amongst a vast array of other technical facilities and equipment unrivalled in a secondary school environment.
Extension activities
Trips & Visits to the Ford design and development centre at Dunton, the ford engine plant, as one of our sponsors Ford designers deliver lectures alongside delivering some of the curriculum. Network rail are also a sponsor and visits and lectures are delivered to educate and inspire students. The Big bang and the National design museum are inspirational events, and designers and Engineers are invited to present the Engineered world from a professional perspective.
Visit industry speakers … Ford designers and Engineers deliver a range of industrial and creative subject delivery, Architects and Engineers from all industrial and creative areas are invited to speak, and inspire students about the world of Engineering, and its crucial relevance in today’s world.
Extension… A number of extensions are in place from the Electric green power vehicle track racing circuit, to the Royal navy gun challenge. It is encouraged for students to take part in learning skills and the understanding of their implementation. Sporting pursuits and outside interests are also encouraged, British aerospace sponsored a flight landing design challenge which was well received.
Industry links
Existing links to industry with this course include … Ford Motor company, Siemens, Network Rail, Bop, National Grid, Selex, among a range of other sponsors
This course will prepare me for…
National apprenticeships in The forces Royal Engineers, the motor vehicle industry, construction, architecture, industrial design amongst other professional careers.
Higher apprenticeships in … Engineering, construction or industrial design.
University … hons degree in Engineering or industrial design, with a pathway to a masters, this can then give you the opportunity to specialise in a number of areas.
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
Albert Einstein
