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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

Available start dates

Friday, 01 October 2027
Wilberforce Sixth Form College
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Before you submit your application

Before submitting your application to Wilberforce Sixth Form College, please make sure you have included the following information:

Personal details – including your home address, personal email address (not a school email), contact number and current school.

Next of Kin details - please add parent/guardian contact details including email address.

Predicted grades – please include a full list of all your predicted grades.

What happens after you apply?

Once you have submitted your application, we will contact you using the personal email address provided.

If you decide you would like to change your course choices, there is no need to submit a new application. You can discuss and change your choices at your interview.

You only need to attend one interview, even if you would like to change your course choices or are interested in studying multiple courses.

If you have any questions or need any help with your application, 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).

Your next steps...

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


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