BTEC Nationals Engineering (2016 and 2017)
Specification
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the engineering sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate in Engineering
Qualification number: 603/1197/6
Guided learning hours: 180
First teaching: September 2018
First external assessment: 2019
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2022,2023,2024)
Total qualification time: 260
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications. Supports further progression in education, to an apprenticeship or entry level employment in the engineering sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering
Qualification number: 601/7584/9
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2022,2023,2024)
Total qualification time: 465
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications. Supports further progression in education, to an apprenticeship or entry level employment in the engineering sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Engineering
Qualification number: 601/7591/6
Guided learning hours: 540
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2022,2023,2024)
Total qualification time: 740
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the engineering sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering
Qualification number: 601/7577/1
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2022,2023,2024)
Total qualification time: 990
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the engineering sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
Qualification number: 601/7590/4
Guided learning hours: 1080
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2022,2023,2024)
Total qualification time: 1485
Eligible for funding (England): 16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement;
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2026; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2026; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
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