BTEC Engineering Entry Requirements

To study BTEC Engineering at Carmel you will choose one of the following pathways –

STEM Pathway

You will need 5 x grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent including Maths Grade 7 and other subject-specific criteria. If you choose this pathway you must also study A Level Maths and either Chemistry, Physics or another relevant subject dependent on the type of engineering you are interested in progressing into. You can also choose to study A Level Further Maths as an additional subject as an optional extra.

You can also choose to study A Level Further Maths as an additional subject as an optional extra.

Design Engineering Pathway

You You will need 5 x grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent including Maths and Science. You do not require Art or Technology at GCSE, just a keen interest and commitment to the ‘creative’ engineering field. If you choose this pathway you must also study A Level 3D Design and A Level Graphic Design.

Introduction

The BTEC Extended Certificate in Engineering is a two-year course leading to a qualification equivalent to one A-Level. You will develop core engineering skill and learn how to apply scientific principles to transform ideas and materials into products and systems safely. You will also research and discover engineering practices used in industry and learn how to use professional engineering tools and CAD software.

You will study

Unit 1: Engineering Principles
The mathematic and scientific knowledge needed for engineers and how we apply them in practice

Unit 2: Delivering of Engineering Processes safely as a team
Working as a team of engineers to run a project to deliver an engineering service

Unit 3: Engineering Product Design and Manufacture
Tackle design challenges and produce effective engineering solutions

Unit 10: Computer-Aided Design in Engineering
Using CAD software to apply the mathematical processes and practices to designing products and producing technical drawings to an industry standard

Assessments:

  • 67% External Assessment (Units 1 and 3)
  • 33 % Coursework portfolio (Unit 2 and Unit 10) – Coursework can be made up of written work, presentations, reports, technical drawings, etc.

Course Support

  • Friendly, approachable tutors
  • Exam preparation tutorials

Progression

  • Ideal if you want to pursue a career in the engineering sector
  • Progress to HE in Engineering when coupled with A-Level Mathematics
  • Progress to Degree Apprenticeships

Career Opportunities

Examples include Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Systems Engineer, Operations Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Engineering Project Manager, Computer Science, Designer.