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AAQ BTEC National in Engineering (Extended Certificate)

at St John Rigby College, Wigan · sixth form college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The Pearson AAQ BTEC National in Engineering develops learners’ knowledge and understanding of the mathematical and physical concepts which underpin the skills need to solve a range of engineering problems. This course is ideal for students interested going on to study degrees within the many fields of Engineering at University and completion of this course also supports the application to a Higher apprenticeship with an engineering company should you choose a more vocational progression following college. It is also a course which complements ‘A’ levels such as Maths and Physics, supporting continued study within these fields too.

What you need to get on

For a level 3 vocational programme, students will be expected to have gained: + 5 GCSE grades at 4 or above, including GCSE English Language. College entry including GCSE Mathematics minimum Grade 6 and either GCSE Science 6,6 or GCSE Physics 6 or above.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • St John Rigby Sixth Form College

    Gathurst Road Orrell, Wigan, WN5 0LJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Wigan

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