Engineering - Level 2 First Extended Certificate

This course equips you with the skills and experience to progress in engineering, mixing practical work with underpinning theory to develop your understanding of the engineering environment. You will gain a broad level of knowledge of Engineering topics and be able to progress your skills with further study.

The topics covered are:

• The Engineered World
• Investigating an Engineered Product
• Interpreting and Using Engineering Information
• Mathematics for Engineering
• Health and Safety in Engineering
• Engineering Materials
• Computer-aided Engineering
• Machining Techniques
• Electronic Circuit Design and Construction
• Engineering Design

You will need:

• Three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language, Maths, and Science or equivalent Level 1 Engineering qualification with Functional Skills in English and Maths.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Engineering has two externally assessed units. This will help learners as they progress either into higher levels of vocational learning or to related academic qualifications. The remaining units are internally assessed. Internal assessment allows learners to develop a wider range of skills and provides evidence towards meeting the unit assessment criteria. Evidence for assessment can be generated through a range of activities, including role play, practical performance and verbal presentations.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

Upon successfully completing this course, you are able to progress to Level 3 Engineering (apprenticehsip route) or Level 3 National Foundation in Engineering (university route). 

This course equips you with the skills and experience to progress in engineering, mixing practical work with underpinning theory to develop your understanding of the engineering environment. You will gain a broad level of knowledge of Engineering topics and be able to progress your skills with further study.

Topics covered can include:

• The Engineered World
• Investigating an Engineered Product
• Health and Safety in Engineering
• Engineering Materials
• Interpreting and Using Engineering Information
• Mathematics for Engineering
• Introduction to Communications for Engineering
• Electronic Circuit Design and Construction
• Engineering Design
• Computer-aided Engineering
• Electrical and Mechanical Science for Engineering
• Electronic Devices and Communication Applications

You will need:

• Four GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English Language, Maths, and Science or equivalent Level 1 qualification with Functional Skills in English and Maths.

All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed through exams, assignments, presentations, witness statements, and practice observation.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be FREE. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

Upon successfully completing this course, you are able to progress to Level 3 Engineering or a Level 2 Apprenticeship.