June 2025 Engineering Update
This is the May 2025 Subject Advisor Update for BTEC Engineering qualifications.
BTEC Level 4 and Level 5 updates
BTEC Level 3 updates
Key date |
Activity |
Information |
|---|---|---|
31 May |
First sample report to have been submitted by the SV |
Read the standards verification guide |
15 June |
Second sample to the SV (if required) |
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30 June |
Second sample report to have been submitted by the SV |
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5 July |
Claiming deadline: all internally assessed unit grades to be submitted and full award claims to be made by 5 July. |
Please make sure all grades are submitted, and full award claimed by this date for a smooth summer certification. |
14 August |
Level 3 results day |
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21 August |
Level 2 results day |
Reminder on funding from 1 September 2025
This is a reminder that Level 3 funding reforms in England affects the BTEC Nationals in Engineering qualification. The reform:
- affects centres in England only
- affects standalone registrations and not registrations that are part of an apprenticeship.
- does not affect registrations that are independently funded
- does not affect centres in Northern Ireland and Wales
At 360GLH, Extended Certificate size, the new BTEC Nationals in Engineering (AAQ) is funded in England for first teaching 1 September 2025.
| Qualification Title | QN | GLH |
|---|---|---|
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering | 601/7584/9 | 360 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering | 601/7579/5 | 720 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | 601/7583/7 | 720 |
| Pearson BTEC Specialist Level 3 Foundation Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge) | 603/5840/3 | 180 |
| Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Rail Engineering Technician Knowledge | 603/2537/9 | 360 |
Click on the link below to access further information, FAQs and the full funding guide for England.
To find out more Information for centres in Wales and Northern Ireland and access the funding guides, please use the link below.
You can now pre-order the student book for the new BTEC Nationals in Engineering (AAQ) qualification.
The complete ActiveLearn resources are also being developed and will be ready soon! You can view what is available and access sample resources from the below link.
Read more about the resources and pre-order the student book
BTEC Level 4 and 5 Updates
Centre comms: Resubmission of assignments and clarification
The below emails were sent directly to centres on 14 and 15 May about resubmissions. The updates cover rules regarding resubmission of assignments and links you to the Quality Assurance guide. Read the update and the clarification below:
Licensed Higher Nationals Newsletter May 2025
Monthly Higher Nationals newsletter, covering the latest and keeping you up to date. If you currently do not get these emails directly, you can sign up to receive them.
If you require support on these qualifications or have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Details below:
Subject advisor
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