Overview This pathway is for students with a drive and passion for the field of Engineering, who want to gain employment or study Engineering at university. Students should be aiming for 5 IGCSES A*-C, with a recommended B or higher grade in Maths and Science. This qualification provides a broad basis of study for the engineering sector. Employability skills, such as teamworking and entrepreneurialism, and practical, hands-on skills have been built into the design of the learning aims and content. This gives you the opportunity to use relevant contexts, scenarios and materials to enable learners to develop a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates the breadth of their skills and knowledge in a way that equips them for employment.
Subsidiary Diploma (including all Subsidiary Units)
Extended Diploma (including all Subsidiary and Diploma Units)
Please note: The Extended course contains the same units as Minor and Major and has the additional units above
Rationale for a course in Engineering The engineering sector continues to suffer from a skills gap and needs to keep up with rapidly developing technologies. New entrants to the sector need to build the underpinning knowledge and specific skills required to meet the needs of modern engineering industries. WHAT COULD THESE QUALIFICATIONS LEAD TO? These qualifications are recognised by higher education providers as contributing to meeting admission requirements for many relevant courses in a variety of areas of the engineering sector, for example:
Mechanical Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Civil Engineer
Software Engineer
Marine Engineer
Drafting/Design Engineer
Computer Engineer
Automotive Engineer
Architecture
Learners should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes with specific higher education providers. TRANSFERABLE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS In the BTEC International Level 3 offers opportunities to develop the following employability skills: • cognitive and problem-solving skills – using critical thinking, approaching non-routine problems, applying expert and creative solutions, using systems and technology • interpersonal skills – communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and influencing, self-presentation • intrapersonal skills – self-management, adaptability and resilience, self-monitoring and development. TRANSFERABLE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION All BTEC International Level 3 qualifications provide transferable knowledge and skills that prepare learners for progression to university: • the ability to learn independently • the ability to research actively and methodically • the ability to give presentations and be active group members BTEC International Level 3 qualifications provide a vocational context in which learners can develop the knowledge and skills required for particular degree courses, including: • research skills • presentation skills • decision making skills • selection of appropriate tools and processes used in engineering • effective writing • self-management and planning skills • analytical skills • preparation for assessment methods used in a degree • ability to work in a legal, ethical and moral manner. AssessmentThe qualification includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. All assessment is internal but some mandatory units have extra controls on assessment and are assessed using Pearson Set Assignments. Additionally, some units are synoptic. GradingUnits are assessed using a grading scale of Distinction (D), Merit (M), Pass (P) and Unclassified (U). Qualifications in the suite are graded using a scale of P to D*. How can I find out more? Contact Mr Dave Hopley ([email protected]) You can view the Pearson's Engineering Specification here