December 2023 Engineering update
Here is your December 2023 update for Engineering. In this final subject update of 2023, I am delighted to link you to the draft BTEC Nationals in Engineering (AAQ) specification, first teach 2025.
I would also like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a restful and joyful break over the festive season. See you in 2024!
In this update:
- BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (AAQ) draft specification and SAMs
- BTEC Nationals from 2025 information page
- Level 3 Reform updates
- Higher Nationals update - Transitioning to HTQs
- BTEC Nationals in Engineering - January series Unit 3 - Part A
- BTEC Tech Award in Engineering (2017) - Component 3 Teacher Instructions
We have published our draft specification for Engineering AAQ. This draft qualification has not yet been accredited by Ofqual. It is published to enable teachers to have early sight of our proposed approach to Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (AAQ). Further changes may be required and no assurance can be given at this time that the proposed qualification will be made available in its current form, or that it will be accredited in time for first teaching in September 2025 and first award in 2027.
Higher Nationals update - Transitioning to HTQs
The 2024 Higher Nationals in Engineering portfolio of RQF qualifications is expanding, with two main changes. Read our FAQs to find out more about what this means for your centre, as well as advice and guidance.
Please note that these changes are only applicable to centres in England.
Subject advisor
Evren Alibaba
Engineering
