Engineering update - November 2022
An update on everything new from the Engineering and Manufacturing sector.
BTEC Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering:
We have completed all the updates to the BTEC Level 3 AME qualification suite and applied these changes to existing approvals and qualifications codes in Edexcel Online.
These changes are summarised in the latest version of the specification. The new pathway in Robotics is available for centres who wish to seek approval, via contacting our customer services team. Summary information on the changes can be found in this article:
Update to the BTEC Specialist Level 3 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Specification
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Machining
The machining pathway within AME is being developed as a separate qualification and is planned to be available for first teaching on 1 December 2022.
This qualification covers development technical knowledge for machinist technicians who are starting on the new Engineering Technician standard (machining pathway), which has just been approved.
The qualification will replace the existing knowledge qualification in machining at level 3, which will close to new registrations after a suitable notice period.
Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians:
The qualification is approaching it’s review date and we are hoping to update content to reflect the latest EngTech standards shortly.
Qualification withdrawals and certification end dates:
Following review of qualification demand we are setting end dates for the following qualifications and/or bringing forward the existing certification end dates for previously withdrawn qualifications, as follows:
| Qualification number | Qualification title | End date (new dates indicated where applicable) | Certification end date (new dates indicated where applicable) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 603/2836/8 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations | 31/05/2023 (new) | 31/05/2025 (new) |
| 603/2837/X | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi Trade Repair & Refurbishment Operations | 31/05/2023 (new) | 31/05/2025 (new) |
600/7813/3 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Diploma in Building Services Engineering for Technicians | 31/05/2023 (new) | 31/05/2025 (new) |
| 601/0259/ | Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment | 31/12/2023 (new) | 31/12/2025 (new) |
| 600/9098/4 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction) | 31/12/2022 | 31/12/2025 (new) |
| 603/4367/9 | Pearson Edexcel Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Accessing Operations and Rigging | 31/12/2023 (new) | 31/12/2025 (new) |
| 601/4788/X | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Steelfixing Occupations (Construction) | 31/12/2022 | 31/12/2023 (new) |
| 603/3913/5 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Site Logistics Operations (Construction) | 31/12/2023 (new) | 31/12/2025 (new) |
603/2836/8 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Roofing Occupations (Construction) |
30/04/2023 (new) | 30/04/2025 (new) |
| 600/9088/1 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Formwork (Construction) | 31/12/2023 (new) | 31/12/2025 (new) |
| 603/3212/8 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Floorcovering Occupations (Construction) | 31/12/2023 (new) | 31/12/2025 (new) |
| 603/2841/1 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Controlling Lifting Operations - Slinger/Signaller (Construction) | 31/12/2022 | 31/12/2023 (new) |
| 603/2837/X | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Building Maintenance Multi-trade Repair and Refurbishment Operations (Construction) | 30/04/2023 (new) | 30/04/2025 (new) |
| 603/4368/0 | Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Road Building and Maintenance | 31/12/2023 (new) | 31/12/2025 (new) |
600/4009/9 |
Pearson Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Fitted Interiors (Construction) | 28/02/22 | 31/12/2023 (new) |