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February 2025 Engineering Update
This is the February 2025 Subject Advisor Update for BTECs in Engineering qualifications.
In this update
- BTEC Firsts and Nationals updates
- Key dates and Entry deadlines
- Level 3 reform updates
- Training for BTEC Nationals (AAQ) in Construction
- BTEC International updates
- Training events
Key Dates and Entry Deadline
Latest updates on Level 3 qualification funding in England
On 12 December 2024, the DfE published the outcomes of the Review of Qualifications Reform at Level 3 in England. This confirms which qualifications will be funded for 16–19 learners in England for the academic years 2025/26 and 2026/27.
You can find out more from the link below, which includes the latest updates and the updated funding guide to check your sectors.
There are some good news for Engineering, Funding for most sizes of the current BTEC Nationals in Engineering (2017) and BTEC Specialist AME qualification have been extended. Check the funding guide to see which qualifications have been extended to 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 for first teach.
Level 3 funding guide (PDF|2.0 MB) (Engineering on Page 4-5)
Are you in Wales or Northern Ireland?
The post-16 Level 3 vocational qualification reforms affect England only and do not affect Wales and Northern Ireland.
| Date and Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 21 February 16:00-17:00 GMT | BTEC Post 16 Levels 2 and 3: Briefing Session for Engineering |
| 3 February at 16:00-17:00 GMT | Getting Started: Ways to Plan and Teach BTEC National (AAQ) in Engineering (2025) |
| 3 March at 16:00-17:00 GMT | Getting Started: Ways to Plan and Teach BTEC National (AAQ) in Engineering (2025) |
| 6 May at 16:00-17:00 GMT | Getting Started: Ways to Plan and Teach BTEC National (AAQ) in Engineering (2025) |
| 12 May at 15:30 - 17:00 GMT | Getting Ready for Internal Assessment: BTEC National (AAQ) in Engineering (2025) |
Training events for BTEC International Engineering Level 2 and 3
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Grading Standardisation Workshop for BTEC International Level 2 & 3 Engineering | 17 February 2025 at 09:00 - 15:00 GMT |
| Introduction to Teaching the International BTEC Level 3 in Engineering | 24 March 2025 at 09:00 - 12:00 GMT |
If you require support on these qualifications or have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Details below:
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