BTEC Level 2 Post 16 Engineering and manufacturing

The Pearson BTEC Level 2 Engineering and manufacturing qualifications form part of our post-16 and adult full-time learning programme and reflect the requirements of the recent Level 2 Reform. They are designed to provide your learners with the skills, knowledge, and confidence they will need to progress to further study, employment, or an apprenticeship.

We will be regularly updating this page, please check back for the latest information.

Two routes to success

We aim have three qualifications for your level 2 Engineering learners, offering them the flexibility to follow a route that best suits their needs and aspirations.

Both qualifications:

retain the practical approach that has become synonymous with BTEC
include the unrivalled support and training you can expect from Pearson.

BTEC Level 2 Technical

BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Lean Manufacturing Operatives (Diploma)

Mapped to the Lean Manufacturing Operative apprenticeship standard.
Supports progression to employment, a level 3 apprenticeship or further level 3 technical study.

GLH: 260

First teach: September 2025 (subject to DfE approval)*

* These qualifications have been submitted to the Department for Education to be recognised as funded qualifications. Funding outcomes will be announce Summer 2024.

BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Engineering Operations (Diploma)

Mapped to the Engineering Operative apprenticeship standard.
Supports progression to employment, a level 3 apprenticeship or further level 3 technical study.

GLH: tbc

First teach: September 2026 (subject to DfE approval)*

* These qualifications have been submitted to the Department for Education to be recognised as funded qualifications. Funding outcomes will be announce Summer 2024.

BTEC Level 2 First

BTEC Level 2 First in Engineering and Manufacturing

Combines classroom theory and practical learning giving learners a broad set of knowledge and skills for the subject area or occupational route.
Upon completion, learners will be able to progress onto level 3 academic or technical study programmes such as A Level, Level 3 Alternative Academic Qualifications (AAQ), Level 3 Technical Ocupational Entry Qualifications (TOE) or a T Level.

GLH: 120-240

First teach: September 2026 (subject to DfE approval)*

* These qualifications have been submitted to the Department for Education to be recognised as funded qualifications. Funding outcomes will be announce Summer 2024.

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BTEC Level 2 Post 16 Engineering and manufacturing

Two routes to success

BTEC Level 2 Technical

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