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BTEC AAQ National Extended Certificate in Engineering

at Energy Coast Utc, Workington · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This qualification provides a broad basis of study for the engineering sector. It has been designed to support progression to higher education when taken as part of a programme of study that includes other appropriate BTEC Nationals or A Levels.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE's at grade 4 including English and maths.

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

  • Energy Coast UTC

    Blackwood Road Lillyhall, Workington, CA14 1EU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Workington

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