BTEC Engineering

Course Information

The BTEC National Award in Engineering will give you an understanding of the practical skills and knowledge needed to begin professional work in the engineering industry or move on to further study.

You will discover what career opportunities are available, helping you to choose your preferred area of work or study.

This course is particularly suitable for students who have a preference for non-exam based assessment.  Continuous on-going assessment removes the pressure normally associated with A-level examinations.  The course incorporates a mix of practicals, classroom lectures, industry visits, external assessments and case study exercises.

 

Course Content

Modules Include:

• Electronics
• Design Engineering
• Material Science
• Manufacturing

 

Entry Requirements

ALL TRINITY SIXTH FORMERS NEED

5 GCSES GRADES 4-9

GRADE 5/6 MINIMUM FOR A LEVELS

GRADE 4/5 MINIMUM FOR BTEC

FOR ENGINEERING

IN ADDITION, YOU ALSO NEED AT LEAST A GRADE 5 IN ENGLISH, MATHS AND SCIENCE

 

Future Careers

A wide variety of Engineering courses will be open to you, from civil, to automotive, to aeronautical. This includes university courses and apprenticeships.