Level 3 CTEC Extended Certificate in Engineering
Course Code: Q272319
Key Information
Course type
Vocational
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Start Date:
08 Sept 2025
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
This course is designed to develop your understanding of the maths and scientific principles of engineering. It is a theoretical course with some practical work with electronic design, including the design and building of electronic circuits.
You will also learn about how engineering impacts the environment both in the negative effects and how engineering can be applied for positive effects.
Units may include:
- maths for engineering
- science for engineering
- engineering and the environment
- mechanical engineering
- principles of electrical and electronic engineering
- electrical and electronic design.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and a grade 6 or above in GCSE Maths.
You will have two lessons per week - one morning and one afternoon.
This course is primarily assessed through exams with two written exams and a piece of coursework per year:
Year 1
- maths for engineering (exam)
- science for engineering (exam)
- engineering and the environment (coursework)
Year 2
- principles of mechanical engineering (exam)
- principles of electrical and electronic engineering (exam)
- electrical and electronic design (coursework)
You could progress to a degree or apprenticeship in engineering.
Level 3 CTEC Extended Certificate in Engineering
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