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BTEC AAQ Extended Certificate Engineering

at Carmel College, St. Helens · college

Level 3Applied and BTECAlternative Academic Qualification2 yearsFull time

What the college says

If you enjoy maths and physics and like problem solving then you may be interested in a career in engineering. It's equivalent to one A level, studied over 2 years which means when you have finished the course you can use it to get a job or apprenticeship, or you can use it alongside other qualifications for getting into university to study engineering related degree courses.

What you need to get on

Students should be aged 16 to 18 years old. 5 x grade 5s at GCSE (or equivalent) including grade 5 in GCSE Maths and grade 5 in Physics or 55 in Combined Science plus grade 4 in English Language.

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

  • CARMEL COLLEGE

    Prescot Road, ST. HELENS, WA10 3AG

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · ST. HELENS

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