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Qualification name BTEC First Certificate in Engineering
Qualification level 2
Awarding organisation Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Learning method Classroom based
Course hours Full-time
Course start date 11th September 2024
Cost £1,450.00
Cost description Adult Fees, free for 16-18yrs.
Attendance pattern Daytime

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

If you like finding solutions to technical challenges, engineering could be your future. Skilled engineers are in demand; so much so that there is a major drive, nationally and locally, to encourage young people into the profession. This programme will give you a broad introduction to the Level 3 T Level in Engineering. Follow our engineering pathway and you will get an excellent grounding in mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering to enable you to choose the career that’s right for you. As part of your studies, you will have the opportunity to take part in employer-led, work-based projects, based on real-life scenarios, providing invaluable experience to supplement your studies. This programme will enable you to develop your knowledge of engineering materials, design and processes, graphical communication including CAD and electrical principles.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

You need to have 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above including English language, science or maths at grade 4

View the key features of this course.

This programme has been designed and developed as a stepping-stone to what you will cover on the Level 3 T Level in Engineering. You will have the opportunity to learn through technical knowledge and industry-relevant practical skills. At the end of the programme, you will be able to demonstrate all the following outcomes:proposing design solutions

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Formal assessment will be carried out through assignments, projects, presentations, and practical tests, which are set at regular intervals throughout the course. Assignments will be graded according to pass, merit or distinction.

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Formal assessment will be carried out through assignments, projects, presentations, and practical tests, which are set at regular intervals throughout the course. Assignments will be graded according to pass, merit or distinction.

Upon successful completion of the Level 2 programme, you will be able to progress onto Level 3 programme. Our Level 3 students have recently benefited from curriculum sponsorship from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), including a work-based project, guest lecturing and regional competitions.

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Name Reading College
Address Kings Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 4HJ
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Email enquiries@activatelearning.ac.uk
Phone 0800 371434
Website https://reading.activatelearning.ac.uk
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