ENGINEERING BTEC FIRST CERTIFICATE LEVEL 2
Course
In Hornchurch
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Location
Hornchurch
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Duration
Flexible
This course is ideal if you wish to study part-time on a Level 2 course, covering both the practical and academic aspects of engineering. It is the equivalent to 2 GCSE's. It is designed as a stepping stone if you have not achieved the entry requirements for the Pearson BTEC National Certificate.
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About this course
This is a part-time course and aimed at students wanting a technical qualification for an apprenticeship scheme or to further their studies at Levels 3 and/or 4.
Options include the Pearson BTEC National Award in either Electrical or Mechanical Engineering at Level 3. Due to the high level of mathematics on the Level 3 programme, we would be looking for a Merit or Distinction grade on the 1st Diploma Programme overall, with distinction grades in the maths and science units.
GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above in maths, English and science.
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Subjects
- Mathematics
- Electrical
- Engineering
- Mechanical Science
- Engineering Information
- Technicians
- Engineering technicians
- Secondary machining techniques
- CNC machines
- Remove material
Course programme
The course is made up of 2 core (mandatory) units and 3 optional (specialist) units.
Mandatory Units are:
- Working practices in engineering, and
- Using and interpreting engineering information.
Apart from the mandatory core units you will need three optional specialist units.
Choices include:
- Applied electrical and mechanical science for technicians,
- Mathematics for engineering technicians,
- Selecting and using secondary machining techniques to remove material, or
- Programming CNC machines.
ENGINEERING BTEC FIRST CERTIFICATE LEVEL 2