Course Summary
The Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) BTEC Foundation/Extended Diploma - Level 3 will enable you to develop new practical skills and acquire knowledge of electrical / electronics.
The Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) BTEC Foundation Diploma (540 GLH), is studied in year 1. Pathway progression is onto Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) BTEC Extended Diploma - Level 3, year 2 (1080 GLH).
Course Content
This course will enable you to specialise in the electrical/electronic discipline of engineering. At the end of the two year period you will be in a position to gain employment as an Engineering Technician, progress to a Technical Apprenticeship or progress to a degree course (suitable grades must be attained on this course).
Course Assessment
The assessments for this qualification are on-line exams, written exams and practical assessments
Materials
All class-based materials will be provided but you will need to provide stationary and a scientific calculator. Students are also required to purchase their own protective footwear, overalls and safety glasses
Qualifications
Engineering (Electrical and Electronic) BTEC Foundation/Extended Diploma - Level 3
Progression
This qualification will lead to employment in the industry of Engineering or to further study / higher education. This could be either directly to employment in Level 3 job roles, higher apprenticeship programmes or via higher education courses in engineering (HNC/HND)
Entry Requirements
For entry onto this qualification, learners must have achieved a minimum of GCSE grade 4 (C) in English and a grade 5 (B) in Maths plus 2 other GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or a BTEC First Level 2 Engineering Award at a merit grade. Previous experience/qualifications in engineering will also be considered.
