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BTEC Ext. Cert. Engineering (AAQ)

Wilberforce Sixth Form College

Saltshouse Road, Hull, HU8 9HD

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)

Level 3

Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies

Available start dates

Thursday, 01 October 2026

Wilberforce Sixth Form College

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Before submitting your application to Wilberforce Sixth Form College, please ensure the following information has been included:

Personal Details – including your home address, email address, contact number and school.
Predicted Grades – a full list of all your predicted grades.

Once your application is submitted, we will contact you via your personal email address. If you wish to change your course choices, this can be done at your interview—there is no need to submit a new application.

For further information or assistance, please contact liaison@wilberforce.ac.uk

Course Summary

In East Yorkshire, Engineering is the biggest employment sector and it is growing all the time. Some huge contracts have been awarded to multinational companies in the area and these have created lots of job opportunities.

The Level 3 Extended Certificate course is an ideal stepping stone to a university course in Engineering or going straight into an exciting and financially rewarding career.

WHO IS THE COURSE AIMED AT?

This course is for you if you want a career in the Engineering industry and/or want to progress onto an Engineering course at university.

Course Details

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Year 1 of the course covers the following units:

• Engineering principles

• Delivery of engineering processes safely

• Product design and manufacture

Year 2 of the course covers the following units:

• Commercial and quality principles

• Computer aided design

• Electronic devices and circuits

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Entry requirements

You must have a minimum of four GCSEs grade 9-4, including English Language, Maths and Science (or equivalent Level 2 Science course).

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EXPERIENCES

This course will provide you with the opportunity to hear from academic and industry professionals in talks and workshops, as well as visiting leading universities across the UK. You will also be given the chance to take part in multiple Upskilling activities, including our Green Power Team.

PROGRESSION

Students who complete a L3 qualification in Engineering can go on to complete a degree in a specialism within Engineering. This could include mechanical, electrical or chemical and can help you to navigate career pathways in the future. You may also decide to enter into a higher level apprenticeship, which will help you if you are looking to become an electrician or a mechanic.

OUTCOMES

Students who complete a qualification in Engineering go on to a wide variety of jobs. These can include: Electrical Engineer, Civil Engineer, Architect, Chemical Engineer, Conservationist or Mechanic.

Additional information

https://www.wilberforce.ac.uk

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