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Engineering


Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineers; Aerospace, Automotive and Nuclear Engineers; Civil Engineers and Environmental Engineers. What do they all have in common? They are all engineers!
If you are interested in Engineering then this course is for you! It is a modular course with a mixture of exams and project work and if you combine this with other suitable qualifications it will allow you to progress to your dream career in engineering.

What units will I study?

These are the six units that make up the Level 3 Extended Certificate:

  • Unit 1 - Mathematics for Engineering (Exam)
    Maths is used in all aspects of engineering; without it you would not be able to design or build anything. This unit covers all the mathematical techniques needed to solve engineering problems.
  • Unit 2 - Science for Engineering (Exam)
    It is often said that Engineering is applied Physics. In this unit we focus on the physics that underpins engineering.
  • Unit 3 - Principles of Mechanical Engineering (Exam)
    All machines and structures are designed and constructed safely using ideas from Unit 2. You will discover how to make structures that do not move (too much!) and machines that do.
  • Unit 4 - Principles of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (Exam)
    Electricity: how did we ever survive without it? It is the most versatile source of power that we have. Electronic engineering usually involves semiconductors and low currents. We’ll be studying both analogue and digital electronics here.
  • UNIT 5 Electrical and Electronic Design (Portfolio)
    Here’s where you will hone the knowledge and skills you learnt in Unit 4. You will complete assignments to put into practice your knowledge of Electrical & Electronic Engineering.
  • UNIT 6 Computer-Aided Design—CAD (Portfolio)
    Here you will find out how computers can help engineers design and test their projects without having to build them first. If the they don’t work on the computer, then there’s no point in building them. If they do, then they might work in the real world. You will learn to use CAD software to produce designs to British Standards and test them.

To achieve the CTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate, which is equivalent to an A Level, you will need to pass all six units.

Course Essentials

Courses Available
Level 3 National Extended Certificate (equivalent to 1 A Level)
Entry Requirements

PLUS
Grade 5 or above in Maths
Grade 5/5 or above in Combined Science or a 5 in Physics and a 5 in one other science
How The Course is Assessed
A mix of ‘coursework’ (33%) and externally assessed units (67%) Unit 1-4 are assessed through written examinations Units 5 and 6 are assessed internally through assignments (coursework)
Career Pathways
Engineering is welcomed by universities. However, you are advised strongly to check the specific entry requirements of individual universities via the UCAS website. It can also lead to apprenticeships in engineering and supports direct progression to a variety of jobs in the sector.
Transferable Skills
The ability to learn independently, research actively and methodically, give presentations and group working. Analytical and problem-solving skills, reading technical texts, effective writing skills, interpersonal skills such as communicating, working collaboratively, negotiating and project management.
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