Engineering

You will learn in the classroom and in a work-based environment. Your assessments will be a mixture or practical assignments and written and online testing. The qualification includes mandatory and a wide range of optional units, allowing you to specialise in one of a number engineering disciplines. You will demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of working safely and communicating in an engineering environment, as well an understanding of the ‘principles’ of your chosen discipline. Then through a series of assignments (optional units) you will be able to demonstrate your technical and problem-solving skills.

This may involve you in:

• machining materials
• welding
• maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• using computer automated & robotic systems
• using mechatronics systems
• using composites materials

Unit 301 – Engineering Health & Safety – online multiple-choice assessment

Unit 302 – Engineering Principles – online multiple-choice assessment Remaining ‘Principle of’ Units – short-answer question paper All other units – assessed by assignment which contains practical and knowledge-based tasks Assessment components are graded with Pass, Merit, Distinction.

Advanced mathematics and science is an optional unit within the qualification - its purpose is to facilitate progression to a higher-level qualification.

There are many opportunities within the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering sector for employment. The following are just a sample of the typical job roles: • skilled machinist • composite technician • marine engineer • electronics manufacture technician • technical support engineer • aircraft systems development technician. You can also progress to a Higher Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering, or to higher education to undertake a Foundation Degree in Engineering. The qualification is also listed on the Engineering Council’s public database for technician related qualifications as having been approved by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) as contributing

A-Level entry requirements

At least four 5s at GCSE.
Your English and maths GCSEs must be at least grade 4.

BTEC entry requirements

At least five 4s at GCSE. A grade 4 in math, English language, or literature, and a grade 3 in the other subjects is required.